About Us
Bondi Produce & Specialty Foods is Ontario’s leading foodservice distributor, fresh-cut processor and packer headquartered in Toronto with over 45 years of history. From our roots as a family-owned produce house, we’ve grown into a leading platform spanning Toronto, Ottawa, and Calgary. Bondi is on track to become Canada’s leading fresh produce distribution platform.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Production Supervisor on duty, the Production Team Lead will be responsible for managing the production team, ensuring efficient workflow, supporting quality standards, and adhering to safety protocols.
Duties
1. Team Leadership:
- Support and motivate the packaging team to ensure and achieve daily productions goals with efficiency.
2. Quality Control:
- Ensure that all products are packaged correctly and meet quality standards.
3. Process Improvement:
- Continuously seek ways to improve packaging processes, including safety, quality, and cost-efficiency.
- Identify and implement improvements in packaging processes.
4. Production Scheduling:
- Collaborate with the supervisor and production scheduler to plan, schedule, and manage production tasks and projects.
5. Inventory Management:
- Support the team with inventory levels and ensure the availability of necessary materials.
6. Equipment Maintenance:
- Ensure the production machinery is in good working order and schedule maintenance as needed.
7. Safety & Compliance:
- Follow all company and regulatory safety guidelines, including food safety standards and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) compliance.
- Adhere to all health and safety regulations and handle and store all produce per food safety requirements.
- Enforce safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
- Maintain a safe working environment by implementing safety protocols and ensuring machinery is safe to use.
8. Reporting:
- Prepare and maintain production reports and records.
Qualifications
- Previous experience as a Production Lead, preferably in a food production or produce-related environment, is an asset.
- College Diploma or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge of production processes and machinery.
- Ability to read and review paperwork for allocation of products.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to handle products with care.
- Comfortable working manual labor, including lifting and standing for long periods lasting up to 12 hours.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physical tasks throughout the shift.
Attributes
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills; ability to read and write English.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Positive attitude and desire to do excellent work.
- Dependable and adaptable with a good work ethic, and a high degree of coordination and manual dexterity.
- Comfortable working in cold storage areas.
What We Offer
- Competitive base pay
- A comprehensive benefits package
- Hands on training and development opportunities
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Do you have previous experience leading or supervising a production/packaging team? If yes, please briefly describe your experience.
- Are you comfortable working 6 days per week on AM, PM, or rotating/various shifts, including standing for extended periods and lifting up to 50 lbs.?
- Do you have experience with food safety, GMP, quality control, or production safety procedures?
- Are you legally authorized to work in Canada, and what is your earliest available start date?
Experience:
- production, food processing: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
