Job Description
Job Description
Joining Nortera Foods Inc. means joining a team that grows together!
As the North American leader of ready-to-cook vegetables, we are committed to contributing to the well-being of society by providing access to healthy and sustainable foods.
Nortera Foods Inc. produces major private and retail brands and markets its own Arctic Gardens and Del Monte.
Why choose Nortera :
- Competitive annual salary with weekly pay cycle;
- Annual bonus program;
- Complete range of social benefits and employee assistance program (EAP);
- Possibly of contributing to an RPP with employer contributions;
- Reimbursement for tuition and physical activity;
- Environment that fosters learning and professional development;
- Opportunities to work on inspiring projects in a growing company!
This role acts as the lead person with regard to our frontline hourly team members by directing the activities of workers and processes in the maintenance environment according to established schedules, safety and quality procedures while striving to continually improve all facets of the business.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
An employee in this role is expected to fulfill the following key functions and responsibilities :
Lead regularly scheduled team and / or line meetings, and process improvement teamsAssume a leadership role in the plant safety, food safety, waste reduction program; ensure production process planning objectives are met while continually analyzing, planning and implementing process improvementsEnsure continuous, efficient operations by minimizing downtime due to repairs and purchasing costs with managed inventory levelsDevelop a working knowledge of equipment (adjustment and troubleshooting maximizing output and quality by controlling process parameters) to support coaching and mentorship of team membersDevelop and maintain professional relationships with suppliersLead, influence, motivate and liaise with team members and peers in a diverse working environmentParticipate in onboarding of new team members; coordinate team member training (i.e. job, safety, skills matrix, etc.) and monitor work performance; determine need for additional training and / or ensure completion of scheduled training, at times participate in recruitment functionsConduct regular departmental tours and participate in daily meetings; conduct inspections of equipment and premises to ensure safety complianceCoordinate / monitor scheduling of team members to ensure proper staffing; identify staffing needsParticipate in workplace investigations; administer and participate in disciplinary process where requiredResponsible for completion of daily shift reports, action plan logs, communicate variances to inbound team membersOther duties as assignedKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES
Committed to producing a safe product in a safety-oriented environmentExcellent interpersonal / listening skills in order to interact with a diverse workforce; a communicator with proven leadership abilitiesMechanical aptitude and experience; analyticalDemonstrated occupational health & safety and food safety competency (hazard recognition, legislation, safety practices)Innovative, resourceful with a continuous improvement mindsetCommitted to personal developmentOutgoing, visible, and approachable with the ability to inspire and influence othersProblem solver with the courage to lead change; resolve conflict; respected and respectfulValid 433A Industrial Millwright license, is preferredMust meet all other physical dexterity requirements of the role and of a food production environment