Team Lead, Production

Village Farms International•Delta, BC

4d•CA$24 - CA$28•Onsite

About The Position

As part of our Production team, you will support in maintaining the KPIs set on the production floor and to ensure products that are being made meet customer specifications. This position is responsible for assisting the Production Supervisors by providing on-the-job training to technicians and monitoring performance. The Team Lead, Production ensures that human resources and equipment operate at peak performance to hit daily production targets safely.

Requirements

Diploma or Certificate in manufacturing or a related field
1 – 2 years of experience in a Lead role or similar
1 year experience as a production operator or in a related environment
Good problem-solving skills
Basic knowledge of lean manufacturing
Technically inclined
Ability to analyze KPIs
Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize duties to meet deadlines and can adapt to unexpected priorities
Focused on careful, precise, and high-quality work
Systematic and patient when approaching technical tasks; having strong attention to detail and accuracy is essential
Independent, allowing for deep focus and uninterrupted work time
Excellent communication, both verbal and written skills
Must have the ability to maintain and pass an RCMP criminal record check and obtain security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and understanding of the cannabis life cycle is considered an asset
Knowledge of Punjabi language an asset
Champions Pure Sunfarms’ values and competencies

Responsibilities

Direct production staff to execute an all-production order
Perform Start up or pre-operational checks
Collaborate with Materials Management team to ensure materials are staged on time
Track hourly throughput and machine performance
Train employees on SOPs or Standard Work Instructions (SWI)
Assist Supervisors in managing performance and covering absences
Take attendance at the beginning of each shift
Complete shift reports hourly
Collaborate with supervisors to sustain continuous improvement initiatives
Timely escalation of quality and maintenance issues
Oversee the change overs daily and set up the line according to each run
Ensure the pace of production is always upheld
Cooperate with admin to complete production & repack transactions
Ensure all quality standards are met during line clearance
Perform daily scale calibrations
Complete In-Process control checks
Monitor quality control points to ensure they are within limits during hourly checks
Support product quality investigations with insights as an SME
Complete Quality records
Stage and verify materials prior to the production run
Ensure Boundary samples are setup and cleared accurately
Conduct 30-minute In-Process checks for each production run
Ensure all employees are wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Verify that equipment is in good working condition before operation
Ensures that work is done in a safe manner
Fill near miss and incident reports
Administer training to staff during onboarding and when needed