Nestlé Hiring for Production Team Leader at Toronto, ON Full Time

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Position Snapshot

Business areas: Nestle Canada

Job title: Production Team Leader (Night Shift)

Location: Sterling Rd, Toronto, ON

Position Summary

We are looking for a Production Team Leader to deliver the shift / line objectives by empowering and engaging people to develop their capability and ways of working through NCE implementation. The objective of this role is to ensure line (shift) production plan is fully achieved on time and in compliance with internal and external requirements meeting safety, quality, cost, delivery and environmental needs (striving towards Manufacturing Excellence).

This is a night shift role to start with, and eventually based on the employee performance there is an opportunity to move to day shift.

A day in the life of…

Lead the Safety Culture and conditions for a Safe Working Environment. Check and enforce personnel hygiene & safety procedures (e.g PPE, shoe change & hand wash, LOTO, etc.)

Ensure that finished products are consistently manufactured according to standards of quality and relevant manufacturing instructions (compliance) using Digital platform

Ensure that the working areas are kept clean and are maintained in working order including all installations in accordance to Nestlé Good Manufacturing Practices (NGMP)

Manage Production effectively through operational reviews (SHO, SOR, DOR) and use Standard Routines (SDCA) to ensure sustainable results

Use of Basic Problem Solving tools and knowledge sharing (OPLs) to drive continuous improvements.

Ensure the identified development plan and assure the competencies of his/her team (incl. Temporary people) as per the agreed plan with Production Manager (proper training, equipment, safety procedures, hygiene)

Ensure constant dialogue with relevant stakeholders (line shift teams, Production Manager, Maintenance, Unions, functional representatives on the line)

What will make you successful

Preferably 1-4 years of experience in a functional role in the CPG industry

Experience in managing and engaging / motivating people

Engineering graduates preferred

Strong Analytical and Problem solving skills

Proficiency in MS Office tools

Ability to exercise good judgment and decision making

Strong Communication skills and ability to positively confront and effectively deal with non-compliance

Ability maintain a safe working environment through proper housekeeping and safety practices

Ability to ensure smooth operation through effective staff management and deployment

Ability to set effective and challenging objectives

We have a friendly, supportive team with a coaching and mentoring environment. There are real opportunities for future development and progression – this really could be a move towards the exciting opportunity to drive strategy and build a supply chain career with the leader in Food & Beverage.

What you need to know

What can we offer in return? Great benefits you’d expect from a business the size of Nestle including a comprehensive total rewards benefits package including Health and Dental benefits that start on day one as well as a Company matched retirement savings plan, Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company.

Nestlé is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. Nestlé will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process