Production Lead
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About the Role
HelloFresh is seeking a Production Lead to oversee production associates in a fast-paced food processing environment. You will supervise kitting, processing, packaging, and ensure adherence to safety and GMP guidelines.
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Responsibilities
- Work with stakeholders to ensure raw materials, packaging, and consumables are in place for production plan
- Monitor delivery of production plan and resolve work problems to improve productivity
- Supervise, coordinate, and schedule activities of production associates
- Communicate goals and targets to associates and assess employee performance
- Ensure production areas and equipment are cleaned and sanitized
- Train new associates in job duties and safety procedures
- Maintain proper function of sanitation equipment and PPE
- Communicate with Production and Facilities Supervisor on progress and issues
- Ensure waste streams are disposed of as per instruction
- Follow all company safety and GMP guidelines and SOPs
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 1 3 years of experience in food processing, manufacturing, or food service
- Experience in a fast paced, deadline driven production environment
- Experience with inventory management and control
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Ability to communicate effectively in English
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods
- Flexible to work overtime, weekends, evenings, and holidays
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About the Role
- As the Production Team Lead, you will report to the Production Manager and support the vision for the plant, building the team and crafting its culture.
- You'll be accountable for executing processes and directives set by the production team while ensuring adherence to safety and GMP guidelines.
- You will identify and suggest measurable, quantitative improvements in performance and KPI metrics.
What you will be doing
- Work with stakeholders to ensure raw materials, packaging, and consumables are in place to deliver the production plan on time and in full.
- 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.
- Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of production associates who are responsible for kitting, processing, packaging, testing, and grading of food products.
- Communicate goals, targets, and information to all associates and coordinate and monitor shifts and assess employee performance to daily production targets.
- Ensure all production areas and equipment are cleaned and sanitized throughout the day and at the end of each shift.
- Train new associates in job duties for various packaging machinery and inform them about safety procedures and company policies.
- 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.
- Ensure that our waste streams are disposed of as per instruction and training.
- Follow all company safety and GMP guidelines and SOPs.
- Work safely with chemicals being used.
- 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.
At a minimum, you have
- High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- 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)
- Basic proficiency in Google Workspace tools (Calendar, Gmail, Docs, Sheets)
- Familiarity with video conferencing platforms such as Google Meet/Hangouts
- Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs
What you'll get in return
- Competitive salary and health benefits
- Shift premiums are available for afternoon and overnight shifts
- 75% discount on HelloFresh or Chefs Plate weekly box subscription
- High impact work to help feed thousands of families in Canada
- Opportunity to learn and grow
- Work with a hard working and supportive team
Working Conditions
- As a food company, we use many ingredients that may be considered common allergens (i.e. peanuts, tree nuts, milk, etc.). It is possible that you may be exposed to such allergens in this role.
- If you have any concerns with being exposed to any particular food ingredients, including meat, please disclose this during the hiring process.
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