Shift Manager- Bolton Food Plant
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- Bolton, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- BASc Eng, BASc Food Science, or BSc preferred.
- Operational management principles and competencies.
- Understanding of applicable laws (OHS, ESA, MOL).
- Lean business practices.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and drive change.
- Frequent handling/gripping/bending/stooping.
- Ability to work at elevated heights off a ladder or platform, climb stairs, leaning over equipment.
- Ability to stand and / or work on feet for extended periods
- Ability to work in varies manufacturing environments and non-temperature-controlled rooms.
- Read, write, speak and understand English
- Minimum 5-10 years manufacturing leadership experience.
- Previous people management experience
- Petfood, food, beverage or pharmaceutical manufacturing experience
- Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices
- Responsible for leading a team of approx. 10 associates, providing operational expertise while producing quality product, meeting schedule and design specifications at optimum cost in a safe, hygienic work environment.
- Educate, promote, and develop team operational mindset around efficiency, safety, quality, and service.
- Leverage MSE processes to sustain or improve the performance of several machines, and modular areas within the factory.
- Escalate issues in alignment with protocol and ensure follow through on actions, give full and accurate verbal and written handover.
- Lead problem solving activities within shift, focused on top losses.
- Drive a high level of associate engagement within team; develop associates through the PDP program; address performance issues in a timely manner and provide recognition of exceptional performance.
- Reduces changeover and sanitation times through lean tools.
- Drives site continuous improvement initiatives and projects using shift resources in conjunction with site engineering and CI resources.
- Support business systems development by ensuring all systems transactions are completed, accurate and reported at end of shift.
- Provides direction for third-party temps, contractors, and vendors.
- Execute Shift Manager standard daily work.
- Responsible for following all Quality and Food Safety Policies and applicable procedures.
- Starting pay based on experience
- 6% Shift Premium
- Annual Merit Increases
- Annual Bonus
- Medical, vision & dental- Starts day one!
- Vacation time
- Tuition reimbursement
- Short/Long Term disability
- The opportunity to learn, develop and take charge of your own career.
- An industry competitive salary and benefits package.
- To be respected and valued.
- The Five Principles at the center of every decision we make.
- The opportunity to work cross functionally, add value and impact a better world for generations to come.
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