** AFTERNOON SHIFT** 2 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. (Monday to Friday)

Job Summary:

The Production Lead Hand is responsible with support from the Supervisor for ensuring smooth operation of a designated shift to meet production targets and quality standards, with particular attention paid to the Mixing and Line Operating areas.

Main Responsibilities:

- Ensure the teams are working safely and are following all safety procedures.
- Lead by example and ensure the teams are following all SOPs.
- Lead and support the team during major and minor change overs.
- Assisting with break coverage for mixers and line operators as required.
- Support the Supervisor and act as backup when required.
- Complete production tracking
- Collect all the shift forms at the end of the shift and ensure they are completed in accordance with Company specifications.
- Monitor machine performance and product weight to ensure optimal performance levels are maintained.
- Assisting the supervisor and team with machine troubleshooting.
- Coordinate and lead team during operations such as: cleaning conveyor, minor adjustment on the belts, cleaning workstation etc.
- Coordinate team to reduce change over downtime.




- Ensure all the equipment and chemical products are stored in accordance with SOP’s.
- Organize, assist, and monitor sanitation activities.
- Ensure housekeeping duties are completed according to Company specifications.

Requirements:

- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a food production plant required.
- Team lead or lead hand experience required.
- Ability to lead, motivate and engage a team.
- Previous experience within the bakery sector highly preferred.
- Must have a “safety first” mindset.
- Intermediate knowledge of MS Office (Excel / Word).
- Positive communication skills with the ability to effectively guide a team and work with employees at all levels.
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
- Flexibility to work overtime when needed.
- Ability to work effectively in a team or independently.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Mississauga, ON L4T 1G2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Production Lead Hand - AFTERNOON SHIFT (Canada)
🏢 Sonora Foods
📍 Canada