Pay: From CA$31.25 per hour The Lead Manufacturing Technician is responsible for overseeing the production lines within the Oat Division. This role is a hands-on position leading a small team of equipment operators, delegating tasks, ensuring tasks are completed, motivating team members to achieve production goals and quality standards, and training new employees. While ensuring smooth operations including proper documentation and adhering to all food safety protocols are a large part of this role, it will also involve working closely with leadership and maintenance to troubleshoot issues on the lines as they arise and provide expertise and recommendations on how to fix issues and improve the operation of the lines.

This role is physically demanding, as you will be working in a fast-paced environment that involves repetitive tasks, bending, crouching, lifting, and standing for extended periods. HERE IS WHO YOU ARE…

DRIVE & MOTIVATION

You are a hard worker with a willingness to learn and help others

You are a positive and optimistic team player who is eager to take on new challenges

You are motivated by the idea of building a positive culture

You are a robust believer of our company values, methods, and procedures

CHARACTER & ABILITIES

You are a proven leader who is able to hold others accountable on following processes

You are able to lift 25 kg.

This role is physically demanding, as you will be working in a fast-paced workplace that involves repetitive tasks, bending, crouching, lifting, and standing for extended periods.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS In depth knowledge of all aspects of the Oat line from the field oat to finished product

You have thorough knowledge of process and practices within the Plant, including any applicable equipment

You have excellent communication skills (verbal and written), collaboration skills

You have excellent performance and attendance records

EXPERIENCE





Minimum of 2 years leadership experience within a food manufacturing facility

Proven trouble shooting experience based on detailed understanding of the line

NICE-TO-HAVE

Commitment to on-going personal development within the organization THINGS YOU WILL DO…

Operate all pieces of equipment on the line from start-up to shut down

Identify and assess issues with all equipment on the line

Work closely with Maintenance on trouble-shooting issues with equipment; including assisting in repairing equipment when needed

Attend weekly meetings providing technical expertise and historical insight into decision making by management, maintenance, and projects

Train new employee, and cross-train existing employees, on equipment

Leading a small team, delegating tasks, training new employees, ensuring jobs are completed and motivating members to achieve production goals

Setting up equipment, changing over product, and maintaining a clean working environment

Scheduling and coordinating staff breaks

Participate in routine production activities and ensure the quality of work/product meets company standards by taking appropriate actions

Act as liaison between team and the Production Manager and, on their absence, lead the lines independently.

Communicate with appropriate stakeholders about production updates, requests, issues, breakdowns, and more

Knowledge of area applying for Team Lead, with a proven track record of following policy & procedures

Ensuring quality of work/product meets Company standards by performing line checks, preparing production reports, printing labels, problem-solving, and coordinating with QA and Production Supervisors

Follow and adhere to all given instructions including work procedures, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Adhering to and ensuring others are following Company safety policies, work procedures, and food sanitation standards and cleaning practice

OTHER…

Available to work versatile shifts, holidays, weekends, and be on-call, as the job requires

📌 Lead Manufacturing Technician (Mission)
🏢 One Degree Organic Foods
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