HelloFresh

Production Lead

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 11 days ago

ExcelInventory ManagementGMPLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingMicrosoft OfficeHACCPFood Safety

About the role

You'll be accountable for executing the processes and directives set by the production team while ensuring adherence by all team members to all safety and GMP guidelines.
Additionally, you will look to identify and suggest measurable, quantitative improvements in performance and KPI metrics.
Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of production associates who are responsible for kitting, processing, packaging, testing, and grading of food products.

Work with stakeholders to ensure that raw materials, packaging, and consumables are in place to deliver the production plan on time and in full.
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 Supervisor and other supervisors on progress and current or potential issues regarding production or employees.
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.

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.
If you have any concerns with being exposed to any particular food ingredients, including meat, please disclose this during the hiring process.

Minimum 1-3 years of experience in food processing, manufacturing, or food service environments
Previous experience in a fast-paced, deadline-driven production environment preferred
Experience with inventory management and control
Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to effectively supervise and motivate 30+ hourly employees
Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Ensure that production and all equipment meets health, sanitation, and quality standards set by the company and food industry

Train new associates in job duties for various packaging machinery and informing them about safety procedures and company policies
Follow all company safety and GMP guidelines and SOPs.
It's no surprise that as a food company, we use many ingredients that may be considered common allergens (i.e. peanuts, tree nuts, milk, etc.).
We are actively seeking to fill this position.

This listing is sourced directly from HelloFresh's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.