Production Shift Leader - Floater

To become the world’s greatest baker, we need the world’s greatest team members

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.  

What FGF Offers: 

• FGF believes in Home Grown Talent, accelerated career growth with leadership training, unleashing your potential 
• Competitive Compensation, Health & Welfare Benefits including Vision & Dental and flexible options at competitive premiums 
• 401k matching program
• Discount program - Restaurants, gyms, shopping, etc.
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule: This is a floating role-the ideal candidate must be able to work 8 and 12 hour shifts including nights and weekends.

The main schedule for this role is 1st shift, however, this role is responsible to cover all other shifts at our different plant locations.

Primary Responsibilities 

• Understands and fulfills the duties of a leader within the production area: Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), All food safety programs, All health & safety programs, All FGF policies, programs or procedures. 
• Responsible for leading all production Line Leaders and Team Leaders in addition to all crews on a shift by fostering an environment of mutual respect and teamwork
• Coordinates the various department schedules, products and manpower to ensure that the production in the plant runs smoothly, prioritizing activities of 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. 
• Provides orientation and training as required to ensure an effective and efficient workforce. 
• Ensures a safe working environment is maintained at all times by enforcing Company Standards and regular inspections. Also ensures that proper methods and procedures are being used and that quality, safety, environment standards are met. 
• Assists in all testing of new equipment, methods and or products, as well as trouble shoots processes and equipment, having a basic understanding of all equipment. 
• Utilizes OMS system & SCADA System (when available) to meet production targets and follows Quality Control procedures at all times. 
• Completes daily reports on KPI’s and follows up with Line Leaders /Team Leads to ensure output targets are being met. 
• Responsible for the management and updating of Skills Matrix for their respective shift and providing an updated Job / Break rotation schedule to the leadership team. 
• Creates Weekly Schedule Spreadsheet for shift and is responsible for scheduling correct amount of TM’s based on standard crew profiles. 
• Provides Support to the leadership team in dealing with performance / behavioral concerns with TM’s on shift and completes Performance Feedback Processes for TMs.
• Updates and provides Daily Huddle Sheets for leaders before shift start. 
• Answers calls on radio (cellphones, if applicable) from various departments. 
• Creates daily T&A schedules for Shift and clears exceptions in T&A. 
• Ensures all TM’s are assigned to correct line. 
• Tracks the Late /Absence of TM’s (absence tracker). 
• PICKS and OPENS WAVES. 
• Monitors LOT CONTROL & REFILL BIN Activity. 
• Monitors inventory activity (finished goods or materials). 
• IN A TIMELY MANNER - Stages materials to continue scanning FG in packaging. 
• Supports LL in updating Shift Report when required. 
• Must be willing to work a floating schedule: this includes working across the FGF US network, as well as working a variety of shift schedules including weekends and nights. Must be willing to travel for extended assignments.

Required Experience 

Minimum 3-5 years of leadership experience (manufacturing leadership is strongly preferred)

• Must be a demonstrated leader who interacts with others and is adept at leading/motivating a team to meet schedule demands   
• Must have excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication skills, along with simple mathematical abilities  
• Ability to manage difficult people (conflict resolution, team engagement, collaboration)  
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision   
• Flexible to work days, afternoons, nights & weekends if needed  
• Working knowledge of GMP's, HACCP & O.H.S.A required  
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)  
• Post-secondary education an asset  

What is the recipe for a great career at FGF? 

Working at FGF Brands, there is never a dull moment! FGF is a leading North American bakery company with facilities across the USA and Canada with a specialized focus across all key bakery categories, including naan, muffins, croissants, donuts, cakes, artisan breads and flatbreads.  

As an innovative company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of. We have an entrepreneurial spirit that encourages all our Team Members to use their own creativity and out-of-the-box thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.  

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. 

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