Production Team Leader

YA YA Foods Corp•Toronto, ON

21h

About The Position

Ya YA Foods is a dynamic and high-growth manufacturer of liquid food and unique beverages. With over 30 years’ experience, we have evolved into a versatile manufacturer and co-packer of a variety of low acid and high acid beverage and liquid food items. We are a family-owned Canadian business who prides itself in its proven track record of satisfying the needs of global multi-national customers. We are a solution provider for our customers, always striving to exceed expectations on innovation, quality, service, and speed to market.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or related fields
Ability to apply critical thinking skills to solve problems
An ambitious self-starter with strong desire to grow professionally
Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Suite of Applications), and instructional software
Good interpersonal skills and communication skills to interact with all levels of management
Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently to meet deadlines
Excellent leadership, team building, and management skills to encourage, mentor, train, and lead staff
Successful candidates will be required to provide photo ID, banking details, a valid SIN number, and (if applicable) a valid work permit

Responsibilities

Lead the production team on multiple lines.
Lead by example and train, develop, and inspire production team.
Be instrumental in developing a high-performance team where all team members work coherently to “win” together.
Plan production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products.
Develop plans for efficient use of material, machines, and labor.
Responsible to maximize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) for the line.
Review production orders or schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates to plan department operations.
Inspect machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization.
Inspect products to verify conformance to specifications and directs set-up and adjustments of machines.
Maintains time and production records.
Confer with shift leaders and coordinates production to ensure product is ready per customer requirements.
Observe all safety rules and promote a safe working environment with team members.
Operate filler and downstream when required.
Maintain strict Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Compliance with all rules & policies regarding health safety, occupational safety, environmental safety, food safety, legal regulations, company requirements, etc.
Compliance with the Company's Integrated Management Systems which includes, but is not limited to Production, Quality, Food Safety & GMP.
Other duties as assigned.