PRODUCTION TEAM LEAD
Location: Scarborough, Ontario
Number of Positions: 2
Vacancy Status: Replacement
Shift: Rotating Shift
Starting hourly Rate: $24/Hour
About Us:
Tradition Fine Foods Ltd. is a second-generation family-owned company founded in 1982, based in Scarborough, Ontario. We are a market leader in thaw and serve baking technology, specializing in frozen sweet goods like muffins, croissants, and pastries for retail, foodservice, and contract manufacturing. We are known for our high-quality products, innovation, and advanced manufacturing capabilities.
Our vision is “to provide an unparalleled manufacturing solution experience to the world’s leading food companies and brands”. We have close to 180,000 sq feet of leading-edge bakery production space, in which we produce exceptional bakery products including bars, croissants, pastries, muffins, and brownies for retail and foodservice customers.
Our team creates outstanding value for our customers through innovative solutions, collaborative partnerships, and leading-edge technology, which separates us from other co-manufacturers. We are passionate leaders who love to win, care about our customers and our team members, and take exceptional pride in delivering with excellence in everything we do!
Why Join Us:
Tradition offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, life, and disability), alongside a commitment to professional growth and career progression. Employees gain access to an RRSP employer match after six months and enjoy unique time-off perks, including four annual personal days and a paid day off for their birthday.
Job Statement
As the Line Team Leader, they will be involved within the Production department working on various lines. The Line Lead Hand will be a working leader responsible and accountable for organizing and motivating a strong team of workers in order to produce consistent quality of work and continuously produce the required volume of work to satisfy the production schedule.
Essential Functions
- Verify date-coding setup of ramekins, cartons and cases and metal detector
- Ensure the Pallets have the traceability factors
- Meet production standards on all assignments within a reasonable time
- Supervise line staff, train and instruct new staff on proper procedures, specifications and requirements
- Perform any specified quality assurance checks designated for each task, function or assignment
- Assure that all work assigned to the position is performed in accordance with specifications, instructions and requirements
- Ensure that work safety, food safety and personal safety requirements are met
- All other duties as required
Health and Safety
- Conduct all Job Tasks in a Safe and Responsible manner.
- Participate in all Health and Safety, GMP and HACCP training as required.
- Must monitor and ensure adherence to safety policies and procedures at all times.
- Report any accidents, incidents and unsafe/hazardous conditions to your supervisor.
- Report any damages of property and machinery to your supervisor.
- Ensure that you understand how and when to use the Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) that is located in your work area.
- Ensure you comply with OHSA, WSIB, MOL regulations and/or laws that govern “workers” responsibilities in the workplace and Comply with Tradition Fine Foods Ltd. Safety Rules and Good Manufacturing Practices, and HACCP Programs
Physical Demands
- May be required to stand/sit for long periods of time
- May engage in frequent bending, stooping or squatting
- Due to the environment, must be able to work in various weather and temperature conditions which include extreme heat, humidity and cold
- Must be able to work in tight or enclosed spaces
Job Qualifications
- Good communication skills – written and verbal
- High School Diploma (GED) or equivalent (or a combination of education & experience)
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
- 3 years of previous experience in a production environment (preferably food manufacturing)
- Ability to follow/give verbal & written instructions (in English)
- Proven ability to direct others and coordinate a department in order to meet production deadlines in a fast – paced manufacturing environment.
- Ability to follow GMP and HACCP instructions
- Knowledge of workplace safety and safe lifting and handling procedures
- Excellent time management skills
Disclosure of AI Use: Please be advised that we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help screen and assess applicants for this position.
Interview Process: If you are interviewed for this position, you will be notified of your hiring status (whether a decision has been made) within 45 days of your last interview.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our team members, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of application and employment processes.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Scarborough, ON M1L 3Z5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment status?
Experience:
- Production Environment: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
