Production Line Lead

Conagra Brands • Dresden, ON

53d • $62,000 - $91,000

About The Position

Conagra Brands has the most energized, highest-impact culture in food. Our people persistently challenge and disrupt marketplace/business conventions and we are respected for our great brands, great food, great margins and consistent results. In this role, you will have far reaching responsibilities, including the safety, quality, capability building and loss elimination of all aspects in your production unit. By putting people first and applying your technical aptitude, you will drive fast and effective change in our organization, with high potential for growth in our large company. Position Responsibilities Identifying opportunities to increase the effectiveness of the transformation process and lead the optimization of these processes. Creating, implementing, auditing and coaching on performance improvement programs which impact the daily results and effectiveness of all employees. Leading and supporting the completion of detailed continuous improvement plans. Leading technical improvement projects. Reviewing and making improvements by using performance data such as effectiveness, line stops, quality defects, to maintain a safe environment and eliminate contamination sources. Leading regular performance improvement meetings Acting as a facilitator in regard to problem solving skills. Supporting and leading development activities for autonomous maintenance and other related continuous improvement programs. Drive employee engagement, training, and development to maximize manufacturing, quality, safety, and productivity goal attainment. Ensure all quality and regulatory standards, specifications, and policies are met or exceeded.

Requirements

• 3 – 5 years Manufacturing experience
• 3 – 5 years Management / Supervisory experience
• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Business, Industrial Management, Engineering, Food Science, Management, Product Operations, or equivalent field of study
• Experience with SAP or other ERP system.
• Technical problem-solving experience
• Team Player / Collaboration / Risk taking / Organization
• Communication written / Oral
• Ability to lead teams and achieve results through resources

Nice To Haves

• Food industry experience in a union environment preferred

Responsibilities

• Identifying opportunities to increase the effectiveness of the transformation process and lead the optimization of these processes.
• Creating, implementing, auditing and coaching on performance improvement programs which impact the daily results and effectiveness of all employees.
• Leading and supporting the completion of detailed continuous improvement plans.
• Leading technical improvement projects.
• Reviewing and making improvements by using performance data such as effectiveness, line stops, quality defects, to maintain a safe environment and eliminate contamination sources.
• Leading regular performance improvement meetings
• Acting as a facilitator in regard to problem solving skills.
• Supporting and leading development activities for autonomous maintenance and other related continuous improvement programs.
• Drive employee engagement, training, and development to maximize manufacturing, quality, safety, and productivity goal attainment.
• Ensure all quality and regulatory standards, specifications, and policies are met or exceeded.

Benefits

• We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role: Health: Comprehensive healthcare benefits, mental wellbeing support and wellness spending account Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, wealth accumulation program and access to discounts Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement Balance: Paid-time off, flexible work-schedules, Employee & Family Assistance Program and volunteer opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level