Production Lead

The role

You will supervise production associates and execute processes for the production, manufacturing, and sanitation teams. You will ensure operations run safely and efficiently while driving performance improvements.

What you will do

• Work with stakeholders to ensure raw materials, packaging, and consumables are available.
• Monitor delivery of the production plan and resolve work problems.
• Supervise, coordinate and schedule activities of production associates.
• Communicate goals, targets, and information to all associates.
• Ensure production areas and equipment are cleaned and sanitized.
• Train new associates in job duties and safety procedures.
• Communicate with the receiving team regarding portioning, kitting and boxing needs.
• Maintain proper function of sanitation equipment and PPE inventories.
• Maintain constant communication with the Production and Facilities and Maintenance Manager.
• Ensure waste streams are disposed of as per instruction and training.

Required qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, or relevant experience.
• Minimum 1-3 years of experience in a food processing, manufacturing or service industry
• Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50lbs
• Experience with standing for prolonged periods of time including regular bending, twisting and walking
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Suite (Calendar,Gmail,Docs,Sheets) and video conferencing (Hangouts, Google Meet)
• Strong and effective leadership skills.
• Ability to successfully manage 30+ hourly employees.
• Experience with Inventory management and control
• Ability to communicate in English, both verbal and written.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
• Ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• health benefits
• Shift premiums are available for afternoon and overnight shifts
• 75% discount on HelloFresh or Chefs Plate weekly box subscription
• High impact work to help feed thousands of families in Canada
• Opportunity to learn and grow
• Work with a hard-working and supportive team

About the company

HelloFresh Canada uses AI-integrated technology to help process and evaluate applications. This is a food company that provides weekly box subscriptions.