Job Description
Posted Friday, November 28, 2025 at 8 : 00 AM
West Coast Reduction Ltd. – Nothing Left Behind
- . Using innovative thinking, progressive processes, and modern facilities, WCRL’s seven plant locations across Western Canada recycle inedible food by-products to create finished products such as protein meals and oils which are then sold to customers worldwide. Learn more at www.wcrl.com.
The Shift Lead is responsible for overseeing the production and rendering areas alongside the Saskatoon Management Team. As a key leadership position for the Saskatoon Plant, the Shift Lead is a diverse role with a variety of accountabilities including employee supervision, people management, and ensuring all rendering operations are handled in accordance with established SOPs. The Shift Lead will contribute to and be responsible for maintaining a safe and orderly production environment. This will be in addition to operating the DUPPS cooker system, boiler operation and environmental control systems.
WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?
Build a stable career at a reputable company with more than 450 employeesContinuous in-house training opportunities availableComprehensive compensation package offered to full-time employees including employer-paid extended health benefitsGenerous RRSP matching for employee contributions after 1 yearAdditional Responsibilities
Provide leadership to hourly staff to maintain productivity while limiting and resolving conflictsMonitor operations, collect and review records necessary to ensure efficient processing and utilization of plant equipmentActive problem-solving of daily production issues that ariseEnsure open channels of communication between management and employeesTrain necessary personnelWork closely with Health & Safety Team to encourage a safety culture where employees do not put themselves or others at riskControl the flow of products through conveyors, pumps, centrifuges, pressors and other internal processesManage conveyor speeds, pump speeds, time, temperatures, flows and motor loadEnsure all Critical Control Points (CCP) and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) are followedTest product on a regular basis to ensure quality standards are metActively monitor boilers and associated equipment used for steam generationMonitor waste water and air pollution equipment to ensure all applicable environmental requirements are metPerform water tests and collection of samples for offsite testingOperate forklifts, skid steers and other hoisting devices when necessary
Perform shift work based on company business needs which evolve and change in response to customer demandsWork overtime as instructed to ensure minimal downtime of facilitiesQUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Previous leadership experience in a similar environment or industry requiredMinimum of a valid Class 3 Power Engineer Certificate and Operating License issued by TSASKExperience with operating skid-steers, forklifts and / or other mobile equipment is an assetStrong knowledge of all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and HACCPAbility to read or interpret diagrams, schematic drawings and manuals to determine work proceduresProficiency in English, both written and verbal, with strong communication skillsMechanically inclinedAbility to frequently move, carry, lift, push and pull equipment up to 50 lbs without assistance and occasionally greater with assistancePerform repetitive motions including bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing and reaching overhead above the shoulders dailyAdaptable to adverse conditions including confined space, heights, weather, odours and animal by-productsAbility to multitask, troubleshoot, and solve process related issuesAbility to work effectively alone as well as part of a teamINTERESTED CANDIDATES ARE INVITED TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION VIA THE “APPLY NOW” LINK BELOW.
We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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