Shift Leader 

Summary 

Reporting to the Operations Leader and Site Leader, as the Shift Leader you will provide hands-on leadership on a production shift within the plant to ensure that production schedules are met safely and on time, while continually reducing costs and increasing overall efficiencies; all within a fast paced (Just in Time) food manufacturing environment.  

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understands and fulfills the duties of a leader of the following programs within the production area: Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), All food safety programs, All health & safety programs, All FGF policies, programs or procedures.
• Leads by example and fosters an environment of mutual respect and team work among Team Members. 
• Assists with trouble shooting on all production related equipment (must have basic understanding of all equipment) 
• Responsible for leading all production Line Leaders and Team Leaders in addition to all crews on a shift. 
• Responsible to prioritize activities of the supporting teams when required (maintenance, sanitation, shipping, quality and engineering).
• Ensures production schedules are met. 
• Follow-ups and deals with any problems that may occur. 
• Checks to ensure that proper methods and procedures are being used and that quality, safety, environment standards are met. 
• Provides assistance in scheduling, resolving production and manpower problems.
• Provides orientation and training as required to ensure an effective and efficient work force. 
• Ensures a safe working environment is maintained at all times by enforcing Company Standards and regular inspections. 
• Assists in all testing of new equipment, methods and or products, as well as trouble shoots processes and equipment. 
• Completes daily reports on KPI’s. 
• Works with Sanitation, Quality, Shipping and Maintenance teams to coordinate required activities. 
• Ensures Product Quality and Product safety is being followed. 
• Follows up with Line Leaders to ensure output targets are being met. 
• Responsible for the management and updating of Skills Matrix for their respective shift. 
• Ensures an updated Job / Break rotation schedule is created and available to the leadership team.
• Provides Support to the leadership team in dealing with performance / behavioral concerns with TM’s on shift. 
• Completes Performance Feedback Process for TM’s on Shift (working with LL’s to gain accurate information).
• Updates and provides Daily Huddle Sheets for leaders before shift start. 
• Works with Warehouse TLs to address any concerns with material management. 
• Answers calls on radio (cellphones, if applicable) from various departments.
• Responsible for scheduling correct amount of TM’s based on standard crew profiles. 
• Creates Weekly Schedule Spreadsheet for shift.
• Creates daily T&A schedules for Shift.
• Clears exceptions in T&A.
• Ensures all TM’s are assigned to correct line.
• Tracks the Late /Absence of TM’s (absence tracker).
• Supports LL in updating Shift Report when required. 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 5 years related experience in similar role in Production.
• Bakery, food, or CPG manufacturing experience is a definite asset.
• Ability to lead, organize and succeed in fast paced, rapidly growing manufacturing environment.
• Post-secondary education in engineering is a plus.
• Flexibility to work different hours/weekends.
• Results-oriented with strong sense of urgency who can lead and influence others.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong computer skills with advanced Excel.

Core Competencies 

• Customer and Product Centricity - Responds to the needs of both internal and external customers in a timely and courteous manner, showing a sense of urgency; always keeping our products front and center. 
• Flexibility, Agility, Adaptability - Adapts to changes; changes strategy in response to new information; responds appropriately and quickly without having all parameters defined; demonstrate tolerance for speed and uncertainty. 
• Team Work and Collaboration - Uses appropriate interpersonal styles and methods of communication to gain agreement or acceptance of a plan or activity. Is effective in building constructive relationships; uses tact; interacts with others in an open, friendly manner, encourages collaboration. 
• Passion for Excellence – Always looks for ways to improve effectiveness or efficiency, making recommendation to increase productivity in quality of work; develops innovative solutions, challenges the status quo. To be the best, never compromising.  
• Drives Execution - Takes risks, learn from their mistakes, builds trust and is a role model to others. Has a “hands-on” style; is aggressive in achieving desired results. 

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Disclaimer: The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills.  Please keep in mind that other duties may be added, or this description may be amended at any time.