Production Lead

The role

The Production Team Lead supports the plant vision by building the team and executing production processes. You will supervise production associates and ensure adherence to safety and GMP guidelines.

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, safety procedures and company policies.
• Maintain function of sanitation equipment and PPE inventories.
• Communicate with Production and Facilities and Maintenance Supervisors.
• Ensure waste streams are disposed of as per instruction.
• Follow company safety, GMP guidelines and SOPs.

Required qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Minimum 1–3 years of experience in food processing, manufacturing, or food service environments
• Experience with inventory management and control
• Strong leadership and people management skills to supervise 30+ hourly employees
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Basic proficiency in Google Workspace tools (Calendar, Gmail, Docs, Sheets)
• Familiarity with video conferencing platforms such as Google Meet/Hangouts
• Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to stand for extended periods, including frequent bending, twisting, and walking

Nice to have

• Previous experience in a fast-paced, deadline-driven production environment preferred

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• health benefits
• Shift premiums are available for afternoon and overnight shifts
• 75% discount on HelloFresh or Chefs Plate weekly box subscription
• Opportunity to learn and grow

Before you apply

• Comfortable working in a refrigerated environment (0°C to 4°C)
• Flexible to work overtime, weekends, evenings, and holidays as required
• HelloFresh Canada uses AI-integrated technology to help process and evaluate applications

About the company

HelloFresh Canada is a food company that provides weekly box subscriptions. This role offers high impact work to help feed thousands of families in Canada.