Team Lead

Are you a natural leader with a background in food safety and production?

We are currently seeking a Production Team Lead for one of our top clients—a leading player in the specialty protein and Halal meat industry. This is a permanent, full-time position for a professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and knows how to get the best out of a team.

As a Team Lead, you won't just be watching the clock; you'll be the "engine" of the production floor. You will guide a team of 10–20 associates to ensure production targets are hit without compromising on quality or safety.

Your day-to-day will include :

Leading the Floor : Directing workflow and adjusting staffing levels to meet daily processing quotas.

Safety & Quality Guarding : Ensuring 100% compliance with HACCP, GMP, and SQF standards.

Mentorship : Training new hires on equipment use, knife skills, and safety protocols.

Documentation : Completing shift reports, yield tracking, and incident logs accurately.

Process Improvement : Identifying bottlenecks and suggesting ways to increase "line speed" safely.

Advantages

Shifts : 7 AM to 3 PM, 3PM - 11 PM.

Growth : Opportunity to work with an industry leader using state-of-the-art processing technology.

Culture : A diverse, respectful, and inclusive work environment.

Responsibilities

Operational Leadership & Throughput

Shift Start-Up : Lead "toolbox talks" or huddles to communicate daily volume targets, safety reminders, and staffing assignments.

Workflow Optimization : Monitor line speed and labor distribution to ensure carcass or primal cuts move through the facility efficiently.

Issue Resolution : Act as the first point of contact for mechanical breakdowns or supply chain delays to minimize "downtime."

2. Quality Assurance & Halal Compliance

CCP Monitoring : Rigorously monitor Critical Control Points (CCPs) as defined by the HACCP plan (e.g., temperature checks, sanitation levels).

Audit Readiness : Ensure the floor is "tour-ready" at all times for potential CFIA or third-party Halal auditors.

Product Integrity : Conduct random spot-checks on trim quality, weight accuracy, and packaging seals to reduce waste and "re-work."

3. People Management & Safety

Skills Training : Directly mentor associates on specialized tasks such as knife handling, power saw operation, and proper PPE usage.

Health & Safety Enforcement : Correct unsafe behaviors immediately (e.g., improper lifting, locked-out machinery) and participate in accident investigations.

Conflict Resolution : Manage interpersonal issues on the floor to maintain a high level of morale and a respectful workplace.

4. Data & Reporting

Production Logs : Accurately record end-of-shift data including total units processed, yield percentages, and labor hours.

Inventory Control : Track usage of packaging materials and raw ingredients to prevent shortages for the following shift.

Qualifications

What you bring to the table :

Experience : At least 2–3 years in a Team Lead or Supervisory role within food manufacturing (Meat / Poultry experience is a massive plus).

Certifications : Strong knowledge of HACCP and Food Safety regulations.

Communication : Ability to lead a diverse team; multilingualism is often an asset in this environment.

Resilience : You are comfortable working in a wet and refrigerated environment (approx. 4°C) and can handle the physical nature of the meat processing industry.

Reliability : A proven track record of punctuality and leading by example.

Summary

The Production Team Lead is a high-impact, "boots-on-the-ground" leader responsible for driving daily output and maintaining operational excellence within a fast-paced, refrigerated food processing facility. Serving as the primary link between senior management and the front line, this role oversees a diverse team to ensure strict adherence to HACCP, SQF, and Halal integrity standards while hitting production targets.

We are eager to welcome a results-driven professional to this key role. Apply now to this job posting, and if you have any questions, you can contact Anu Sukhdeo at anupa.sukhdeo@randstad.ca.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary / gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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