Production Line Leader (New Graduate Opportunity)

Job Posting

Company

Wonderbrands, is a leading Canadian bakery with 140 years of experience in baking packaged breads. We are the makers of Wonder Bread, Country Harvest, D’Italiano, Gadoua, and Casa Mendosa. We have a network of 12 Bakery Manufacturing facilities across Canada.

Our Program

Do you have a passion to innovate and a desire to challenge the status quo? We are seeking upcoming and recent graduates who are interested in joining an organization that offers opportunities to work in a fun, stimulating, and dynamic environment as Production Line Leaders.

We want to help you unleash your full potential! Our Wonderbrands Next Gen Talent Program is designed for high-potential young professionals, with an objective of training the next generation of leaders and developing our home-grown talent. We create safe and inclusive spaces that encourage you to be you. The result is an agile workplace, filled with Team Members that have a relentless obsession with continuous improvement and an entrepreneurial spirit.

If you are a recent graduate or plan to graduate this year, the Wonderbrands Next Gen Talent Program could be a great opportunity for you. Come join us on our journey to become the world’s great baker!

What Wonderbrands Offers:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Many of our team members who joined us through similar “new graduate” programs were able to accelerate their career growth and reach high levels in our organization within a few years of joining us
• Employer matching Pension program
• Competitive Compensation, Health Benefits, and a generous flexible Medical/Health spending account
• We believe in Home Grown Talent, accelerated career growth with leadership training; Unleashing Your Potential
• Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - restaurants, gyms, shopping etc.

Summary

Reporting to the Shift Leader and Operations Leader, the Line Leader - Production will provide hands-on leadership on a production shift within the plant to ensure production schedules are met safely and on time all within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assists Shift Leader in ensuring KPIs are met daily
• Leads by example and fosters an environment of mutual respect and team work among Team Members
• Assists in all testing of new equipment, methods and or products, as well as trouble shoot processes and equipment
• Acts as a backup to Shift Leader when necessary
• Leads, coaches, mentors and trains Leaders and Team Members
• Utilizes the OMS system to help achieve production targets
• Ensures production schedules are met and deals with problems that may occur
• Leads, coaches, mentors and trains Team Leaders, and other Team Members as needed
• Additional responsibilities may be added to better satisfy needs of the business
• Ensures a safe working environment is maintained at all times by enforcing Company standards and regular inspections
• Co-ordinates the various department schedules, products and manpower to ensure that the production in the plant runs smoothly
• Responsible for leading Team Leaders in addition to production crew on one or more production lines
• Follows and enforce all GMP’s and Safety Procedures as outlined by Wonderbrands
• Conduct pre-shift huddles and provides feedback for Team Leaders
• Checks to ensure that proper methods and procedures are being used and that quality, safety, environment standards are met

About You:

• Roll up your sleeves mentality with a whatever it takes mindset to get the job done
• Ability to learn fast, ambitious and come up with new innovative ideas
• Possess excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication skills, along with simple mathematical abilities
• Candidates applying must be a recent graduate
• A demonstrated leader who easily interacts with others and is adept at leading and motivating a team to meet demands established by the schedule
• Post-secondary education required (Operations Management, Business Administration, Engineering, etc.)
• Work well in and support a team-based environment
• Positive attitude and a results-oriented mindset
• Flexible to work days, afternoons, nights & weekends if needed
• Bright, driven and clear about your future career goals

What is the recipe for a great career at Wonderbrands
Working at Wonderbrands, there is never a dull moment! As a successful company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of. We have an entrepreneurial spirit which encourages all our team members to use their own creativity and out of the box thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.
Wonderbrands, now part of the FGF Brands Group of companies, is unlocking an incredible opportunity for growth through a focus on production innovation capabilities, through a leading-edge supply chain practice and investing deeply in communities where we bake. We are heavily focused on embracing an entrepreneurial drive and a highly collaborative start up culture with an emphasis on cross-functional collaboration.
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.