Lead Manufacturing Technician

Pay: From CA$31.25 per hour
 

The Lead Manufacturing Technician is responsible for overseeing the production lines within the Oat Division. This role is a hands-on position leading a small team of equipment operators, delegating tasks, ensuring tasks are completed, motivating team members to achieve production goals and quality standards, and training new employees. While ensuring smooth operations including proper documentation and adhering to all food safety protocols are a large part of this role, it will also involve working closely with leadership and maintenance to troubleshoot issues on the lines as they arise and provide expertise and recommendations on how to fix issues and improve the operation of the lines.

This role is physically demanding, as you will be working in a fast-paced environment that involves repetitive tasks, bending, crouching, lifting, and standing for extended periods.

HERE IS WHO YOU ARE…

DRIVE & MOTIVATION

• You are a hard worker with a willingness to learn and help others
• You are a positive and optimistic team player who is eager to take on new challenges
• You are motivated by the idea of building a positive culture
• You are a strong believer of our company values, methods, and procedures

CHARACTER & ABILITIES

• You are a proven leader who is able to hold others accountable on following processes
• You are able to lift 25 kg.
• This role is physically demanding, as you will be working in a fast-paced environment that involves repetitive tasks, bending, crouching, lifting, and standing for extended periods.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• In depth knowledge of all aspects of the Oat line from the field oat to finished product
• You have thorough knowledge of process and practices within the Plant, including any applicable equipment
• You have excellent communication skills (verbal and written), collaboration skills
• You have excellent performance and attendance records

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 2 years leadership experience within a food manufacturing facility
• Proven trouble shooting experience based on detailed understanding of the line

NICE-TO-HAVE

• Commitment to on-going personal development within the organization

THINGS YOU WILL DO…

• Operate all pieces of equipment on the line from start-up to shut down
• Identify and assess issues with all equipment on the line
• Work closely with Maintenance on trouble-shooting issues with equipment; including assisting in repairing equipment when needed
• Attend weekly meetings providing technical expertise and historical insight into decision making by management, maintenance, and projects
• Train new employee, and cross-train existing employees, on equipment
• Leading a small team, delegating tasks, training new employees, ensuring jobs are completed and motivating members to achieve production goals
• Setting up equipment, changing over product, and maintaining a clean working environment
• Scheduling and coordinating staff breaks
• Participate in routine production activities and ensure the quality of work/product meets company standards by taking appropriate actions
• Act as liaison between team and the Production Manager and, on their absence, lead the lines independently.
• Communicate with appropriate stakeholders about production updates, requests, issues, breakdowns, and more
• Knowledge of area applying for Team Lead, with a proven track record of following policy & procedures
• Ensuring quality of work/product meets Company standards by performing line checks, preparing production reports, printing labels, problem-solving, and coordinating with QA and Production Supervisors
• Follow and adhere to all given instructions including work procedures, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Adhering to and ensuring others are following Company safety policies, work procedures, and food sanitation standards and cleaning practice

OTHER…

• Available to work flexible shifts, holidays, weekends, and be on-call, as the job requires