Job Title: Production Lead

Schedule: Thu-Mon 3pm-1130pm

Pay:$23.25/hr

Location: 920  36 Avenue, Unit 100, Nisku, T9E 1C6

About the Role

As the Production Team Lead, you will report to the Supervisor, Production and support the vision for the plant on a high level - building the team and crafting its culture. You’ll be accountable for executing the processes and directives set by the production, manufacturing, and sanitation teams. Additionally, you will ensure the team follows all procedures consistently while driving measurable, quantitative improvements in performance and ensure operations are running safely and efficiently in accordance with all Safety and GMP guidelines

You will:

• Work with stakeholders to ensure that raw materials, packaging, and consumables are in place to deliver the production plan on time and in full.
• Monitor delivery of the production plan, resolve work problems by recommending measures to improve productivity on the lines and communicate changes required to the plan with all stakeholders.
• Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of production associates  who are responsible for kitting, processing, packaging, testing, and grading of food products.
• Communicate goals, targets, and information to all associates and coordinate and monitor shifts and assess employee performance to daily production targets. 
• Ensure all production areas and equipment are cleaned and sanitized throughout the day and at the end of each shift.
• Train new associates in job duties for various packaging machinery and informing them about safety procedures and company policies
• Work and communicate with the receiving team and provide plenty of notice for portioning, kitting and boxing needs.
• Maintain proper function of sanitation equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE), as well as, assuring the adequate inventories of PPE are kept available at all times.
• Maintain constant communication with the Production and Facilities and Maintenance Manager and other supervisors on progress and current or potential issues regarding production or employees.
• Ensure that our waste streams are disposed of as per instruction and training.
• Follow all company safety guidelines and SOPs.
• Work safely with chemicals being used.
• Support the implementation and management of HACCP, GMP and ensure that company procedures and standards related to Food Safety and Quality are followed and maintained.
• Ensure that production and all equipment  meets health, sanitation, and quality standards set by the company and food industry
• Work in compliance with OH&S acts and regulations.
• Use personal protective and safety equipment and clothing as directed by the employer and report workplace hazards and dangers to the supervisor or employer.
• Other duties as assigned.

At a minimum, you have: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent, or relevant experience.
• Minimum 1-3  years of experience in a food processing, manufacturing or service industry
• Material Handling Equipment (MHE) Certification is required
• Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50lbs
• Has 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
• Willing and able to work in a refrigerated environment (0°C to 4°C)
• Flexible to work overtime, on weekends, evenings and holidays, as required

Maintain a high level of attention to detail and accuracy looking consistently for potential food safety or quality deviations.

Recruitment process:

All internal candidates will be considered and assessed as per the normal TA process. If deemed a good potential fit for the role, they will be invited for an interview with a member of the Talent Acquisition team. Since our employees have been previously identified as a “values fit” here at HelloFresh, they will bypass certain steps in the process (i.e. DNA interview). However, to ensure a fair and consistent process, all internal applicants will be assessed using the same process as for external candidates (i.e. using the same tests & interview questions) Greenhouse Training - Interview Questions

If you are not moved forward in the role, a member of the TA team, your manager or the hiring manager will provide you with constructive feedback. 

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You are welcome at our table. 

We believe that sharing a meal brings people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures together. We are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace equally and ensuring that everyone feels a sense of inclusion and belonging. We also aim to extend this commitment to the partners we work with and the communities we serve. We are constantly listening, learning, and evolving to deliver on these principles. We are proud of our collaborative culture. Our diverse employee population enables us to connect with our customers and turn their feedback into meaningful action - from developing new recipes to constantly improving our process of getting dinner to our customers’ homes. Our culture attracts top talent with shared values and forms the foundation for a great place to work!

At HelloFresh, we embrace diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived. As part of the Company’s commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations, up to the point of undue hardship, to candidates at any stage, including to individuals with disabilities.