Production Lead

Summary

Nutri Ag by HGS is a fast growing, crop‑technology company based out of Toronto, Canada. We are dedicated to solving the complex needs of fields and farmers through safe, plant‑specific nutrient solutions. The result is environmentally sustainable products and higher performance in the field — in the Americas and across the globe. Our people are at the center of our success, and we are committed to building a supportive, growth‑orientated workplace.

• Support supervision of the liquid and powder plant.
• Execute the production plan as needed based on orders and priorities.
• Ensure all production policies and procedures are strictly followed.
• Organize staff and equipment to ensure maximum efficiency, quality, and productivity.
• Provide timely responses to customer order requests and ensure deadlines are met.
• Enforce requirements of PWI and quality control systems.
• Participate in batch creation to meet deadlines.
• Follow material handling policies and procedures.
• Operate heavy equipment, such as a forklift or pallet jack, safely and efficiently.
• Control the entries for the scrubber operation & the production records.
• Participate in maintenance interventions and upgrades of equipment.
• Update the plant manager on breakages.
• Monitor the daily pre‑shift inspections.
• Work with quality control to rework materials that do not meet specifications.
• Maintain GMP and valuable housekeeping of the liquid plant.
• Maintain liquid plant quality control and sampling records.
• Verify the weight/counts of the bags, weight on labels for every bulk batch, the correct palletizing, labeling, fill quantities, and appearance of all outputs of the liquid plant.
• Issue and create production orders and labels.
• Enforce Nutri AG safety policies and procedures.
• Train new employees and give orientation upon arrival.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum five (5) years of related experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in a production lead role is preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently, with limited oversight, in a face‑paced environment.

• Prolonged periods of standing.
• Prolonged exposure to temperatures in both low and high temperature environments.
• Lift up to 25kg bags.

• Collaborative, people‑first culture
• Competitive compensation and benefits packages
• Savings and retirements plan for employer match
• Paid time‑off
• Career pathing and developmental opportunities