Under the direction of the production supervisor, the Production Technical Lead, is responsible to ensure the production line meets all requirements i.e. (SOP) Standard Operating Procedures, Health and Safety and (GMP) Good Manufacturing Practices.

Ensure the line is operating effectively and efficiently at all times. Will demonstrate promote and exemplify the Company's Core Values in Safety, People, Quality & Food Safety and Growth.

Summary: Supervises the overall operations of their room by setting priorities and following-through with each individual ownership of equipment during the shift. The position is responsible for scheduling personnel for safety, quality, preventative maintenance and change over tasks, making sure people and product are safe and production is delivering as per schedule.

Responsibilities

- Monitoring equipment to standard running conditions – ideally free of defects – with the support of production technical operators.
- For i.e., monitoring baking pan conveyor transitions, finding outages and scheduling fixes by the team if not running smoothly.
- Maintains a safe, productive and respectful working environment by listening actively and providing feedback and coaching to production technical operators.
- Build technical capabilities of production technical operators on systems (defect handling, standard work, centerlining, preventative maintenance) and equipment (based on SW Instructions on how to perform tasks, understanding of processes and troubleshooting).
- Changeover planning, execution and startup with defined tasks per individual, for i.e. flow wrapper and robotic pick and place systems changeovers.
- Troubleshooting of any abnormalities of equipment and process with the support of production technical operators.
- Perform basic breakdown repairs on equipment with the support of production technical operators and maintenance team, for i.e. conveyors bearing replacement.
- Guaranteeing systems are in place for a healthy and planned operation, for i.e. centerlining being followed as per changeover plans, preventative maintenance is being followed as per PMs plan in Interal, standard work and instructions are being followed.
- Lead equipment and process ownership to each production technical operator to reduce variability and increase efficiency (Center Lining, Defect Handling, 5S).
- Lead and coach development of Standard Work and Standard Work instructions.
- Ensure Process Stability to develop and engage to own your equipment and surrounding areas.
- Responsible to demonstrate capacity to work well with others in a results manner.
- Pursue continuous improvement in root cause problem-solving and meeting PDC's objectives.
- Ensure daily adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), Standard Operating Procedures, product quality or safety.
- Effective implementation and adherence to company's Food Safety and Quality Policies and Procedures including but not limited to SQF, HACCP and GMP to ensure food safety and quality of products manufactured.
- Participate in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement activities.
- Whenever Food Safety & Quality concerns are noted,



the employees are empowered to stop the production lines to help resolve the problem and to ensure food produced is of highest safety & quality standard.
- Performs other duties as requested by Production Supervisor.

Requirements

- Education/Certifications: Trade school Degree preferred / High School Diploma with industry experience.
- Basic mechanical skills and experience to perform preventative maintenance such as inspections, lubrication and minor equipment repairs.
- Experience: A minimum of 2-3 of manufacturing experience; in a food manufacturing environment is highly preferred.
- History of achievement and demonstrated effective work performance.
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Must be able to effectively manage and supervise employees and processes positively to achieve business goals and results.
- Must be able to operate a computer and current related software and hardware.
- Change agent with strong analytical abilities.
- Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Must have strong positive people skills.
- Must have an experience on Lockout/Tagout procedures.
- Must be able to adapt to change.
- Working Conditions Notations: Work involves daily exposure to unusual elements, such as dirt, dust, fumes, extreme temperatures, humidity, darkness, and noise.
- Work environment involves daily exposure to physical risks, such as working around mechanical, chemical, and electrical hazards.
- Position requires the ability to stand for long periods; lifting and carrying packages up to 50 pounds; utilizing fine dexterity; and reaching, kneeling, crawling, and twisting to inspect equipment.
- Also requires the ability to see, hear, and communicate with associates and others by utilizing professional etiquette.
- Personal protective equipment, as defined by C.H. Guenther and Son, will be provided Expectations: Will demonstrate, promote and exemplify the Company's Core Values in People, Quality and Growth.

We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefit programs that include extended health, dental, pension plan, employee assistance program, wellness programs, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, disability insurance, paramedical services, employee referral program, paid time off, and more!

For additional information about our company, go to www.chg.com.

Nous sommes fiers d'offrir une rémunération concurrentielle et des programmes d'avantages sociaux qui comprennent l'assurance-maladie complémentaire, l'assurance dentaire, le régime de retraite, le programme d'aide aux employés, les programmes de bien-être, l'assurance-vie, l'assurance en cas de décès ou de mutilation par accident, l'assurance-invalidité, les services paramédicaux, le programme de recommandation des employés, les congés payés, et plus encore !

Pour plus d'informations sur notre entreprise, rendez-vous sur www.chg.com.

C.H. Guenther is a growing,



privately owned corporation that has delivered high quality products, traditional flavors and our just "baked from scratch" taste since 1851. We are a leading supplier of baked and frozen food products; appetizers, snacks and soups; gravies, sauces and seasonings; biscuits and more for foodservice and consumer markets in North America and Europe.

Our well-loved retail brands such as Pioneer, White Wings, Sun-Bird and Cuisine Adventures have been included at family meals for generations.

With a relentless pursuit of excellence, we develop cutting-edge food solutions and create sustainable value for our people, our customers, and our communities. We accomplish this by deploying best in class capabilities and being an employer of choice.

We strive for high-performance, with a positive attitude in all that we do. We are results driven, communicate openly and honestly, value diversity and foster long-term relationships. Our leaders are committed to nurturing our diverse talent, their ideas, and unique perspectives.

We strive to harness the full potential of our most important resource – our people. Our heritage is driven by our commitment to the core values of integrity/respect, empowerment, accountability, collaboration, and agility. Our vision is to nourish society as a transformational leader in the future of food.

Join us in our purpose to create memorable moments through the power of food!

C.H. Guenther est une entreprise privée en pleine croissance qui propose des produits de haute qualité, des saveurs traditionnelles et notre goût « cuit sur place » depuis 1851. Nous sommes l'un des principaux fournisseurs de produits alimentaires cuits et surgelés, d'amuse-gueule, de snacks et de soupes, de sauces et d'assaisonnements, de biscuits et d'autres produits pour les marchés de la restauration et de la consommation en Amérique du Nord et en Europe.

Nos marques de détail très appréciées, telles que Pioneer, White Wings, Sun-Bird et Cuisine Adventures, font partie des repas de famille depuis des générations. En recherchant sans relâche l'excellence, nous développons des solutions alimentaires innovantes et créons une valeur durable pour notre personnel, nos clients et nos communautés.

Nous y parvenons en déployant les meilleures capacités de notre catégorie et en étant un employeur de choix.

Nous nous efforçons de réaliser des performances élevées, en adoptant une attitude positive dans tout ce que nous faisons. Nous sommes axés sur les résultats, communiquons ouvertement et honnêtement, valorisons la diversité et favorisons les relations à long terme.

Nos dirigeants s'engagent à cultiver la diversité de nos talents, leurs idées et leurs points de vue uniques. Nous nous efforçons d'exploiter tout le potentiel de notre ressource la plus importante : notre personnel.

Notre héritage est guidé par notre engagement envers les valeurs fondamentales que sont l'intégrité/le respect, l'autonomisation, la responsabilité, la collaboration et l'agilité. Notre vision est de nourrir la société en tant que leader de la transformation de l'avenir de l'alimentation.

Rejoignez-nous dans notre objectif de créer des moments mémorables grâce au pouvoir de la nourriture!

📌 Production Technical Lead (Vaughan)
🏢 C.H. Guenther & Son
📍 Vaughan