Production Manager

Give & Go Prepared Foods Corp.  is a proud member of the Mondelēz family. We are a leading, and growing, North American manufacturer of baked goods for over 30 years. If you're looking for a company that will provide you with opportunities for career growth and development, while working with an energetic and team with deeply ingrained values of respect, direct and open communication, quality, and accountability, we’d love to have you join our team.  

Our Consumer Brands: two-bite® brand, including two bite-brownies®, Kimberley's Bake shoppe™, Mason St. Bakehouse™, and The Worthy Crumb Pastry Co™
It’s an exciting time to part of the Give & Go team as we are growing rapidly and want you to become a part of our growth and extraordinarily bright future!
Job Overview  We are looking for a Production Manager for an exciting opportunity with us. In this position you will be responsible for all production activities on the production floor including meeting production schedules and prioritizing production, cost management, quality and customer service targets. In addition, the role will provide day-to-day direction to the floor production staff

Location:

Vaughan, ON

Shift:  Day - (7:00AM - 3:00PM)

Key Responsibilities   Supervise manufacturing operations to meet production schedules while maintaining effective employee relations and complying with GMP, Food Safety, Food Quality and Health & Safety regulatory requirements which are aligned with Give & Go’s long-term-plan (LTP)
Supervise personnel in the efficient use of equipment and materials to produce quality products on time in accordance with the production business plan
Promotes safe work practices to operating personnel during all aspects of production and ensures all standards are met on a daily basis .
Responsible for all production activity, and to oversee and facilitate maintenance of equipment in assigned areas
Responsible for verifying required processing parameters and statistical processing methods (SPC) to improve process efficiency, product quality and reduced waste. Ensure Control charts are within upper and lower control limit (+/- 3 sigma)
Lead, coach and develop personnel including providing feedback and conducting formal evaluations, to ensure having the right resource skills, competencies and expertise to meet department and agreed-upon business objectives of the company
Assists in the hiring and training of production team members from Supervisory level to GPW
Monitors and develops the production team to foster continuous improvements and transfers skills to team as appropriate .
Assist the Plant Manager in generating reports for deviations in manufacturing processes, assists in the investigations, and recommends / implements solutions to resolve deviations
Ensures the efficient flow of materials for production as well as proper documentation practices are maintained consistently to company standards in manufacturing worksheets, training documentation, production logs and so on.
Promote a positive work environment by effectively administering Company policies and procedures including performance management by communicating information to employees and responding to their concerns
Ensures shift changes to other Supervisors are done seamlessly and all relevant information / issues are communicated effectively
Recipe for Success   Completion of college diploma in Engineering, Management or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of prior supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment preferably within the Food Manufacturing industry
Previous experience proposing and driving change initiatives/improvement programs
Excellent knowledge of Food Safety, SPC, GMP’s, SQF, HACCP, Allergens and Health & Safety
Strong communication skills (verbal and written; strong listening skills).
Strong judgement, analysis and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make decisions.
Good ability to motivate and empower team members by providing feedback and recognition
Strong ability to influence stakeholders and manage conflict
Ability to prioritize demands and shift between conflicting priorities in a fast-paced work environment
Strong computer skills, with familiarity…