Manufacturing Operator Leadhand

As a leading manufacturer of nutritional supplements and other health-building products, we are dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing of our customers - through research, development and delivery of effective nutritional products. It is our mission to contribute to the lives of our customers, employees, suppliers and the communities we serve, in a cooperative and sustainable manner.

Ready to take on a leadership role in manufacturing? We are hiring a Manufacturing Operator Leadhand to work closely with our Supervisors to oversee production activities, guide team members, and maintain high standards for adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs). Bring your manufacturing experience and leadership skills to our team!

In this role, you will:

• Work Monday to Friday (2:15pm – 10:15pm); with flexibility to work in the morning shift for training purposes
• Uphold and observe all safety policies outlined in company protocols
• Lead and collaborate closely with the team, establish the pace, monitor team members' performance, track equipment conditions and statuses, deliver training, and nurture teamwork
• Operate production machines, manage production priorities, and ensure a safe, efficient shift
• Supervise daily activities of machine operators, assign individuals to each machine and rotate workers among different production machines as needed.
• Provide job training and technical support to the team
• Ensure the availability of required production materials and blended powder or bulk products for upcoming production runs
• Review and sign post-production manufacturing documents
• Monitor operations closely and promptly report any workplace issues such as machine malfunctions, improper mixing procedures, and quality concerns

You have:

• Experience in working in food production or manufacturing.
• Mechanical aptitude for machine maintenance.
• Strong interpersonal, supervisory, and coaching skills
• Focus on safety and understanding of cGMP
• Basic knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Word, and Excel

Our Team's Favorite Perks and Benefits:

• A competitive total compensation package
• Best in class benefits because we care about your health and wellness!
• Physical Health
• Outstanding medical, dental, vision plans
• Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Financial Health
• RRSP contributions from the Company
• Financial planning and education sessions
• Discount on company products
• Safety footwear allowance
• Shift differentials for afternoon and night shift positions
• Emotional Health
• Wellness days – 10 days per year to use for personal days, mental health days, or sick days
• Vacation days - 10 days per year
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee appreciation events and lunches

This position is open to all qualified applicants who are legally entitled to work in the country in which this job is located. Only electronic applications can be accepted. This position will close when a competitive candidate pool has been identified. We thank you all for your applications and a member of our team will contact you soon. All the best!

All Internal applicants will be given priority for consideration for the first five business days that this position is posted. After that five days, Internal applicants will be considered along with all other applicants; however, are guaranteed at minimum a call from the Talent Acquisition team.