Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Kingsmill Foods Company Limited is a rapidly growing beverage manufacturer located at 1399 Kennedy Rd, Toronto (Scarborough), Ontario. We are recruiting for a Production Manager (NOC Code 90010) who would like to work in a hands-on fast paced environment. This is a full time, permanent position, 40 hours/week, with an hourly wage of $52. This position requires frequent work on Saturdays, particularly from August to February time frame. As there is responsibility over 3 shifts, occasional afternoon and night shift is required.

Job Duties include:

• Management of production supervisors in 3 shift operation
• Manage 50-100 people
• Hands-on management to ensure that daily production requirements are met: safety, quality, environment, procedures and production output
• Develop strategies and implementation plans to improve all aspects of production, with a focus on Lean Manufacturing tools
• Review progress versus plans and key metrics
• Training of Lean Manufacturing tools
• Train supervisors to develop detailed knowledge of equipment in factory (canning, single serve pouches, bags and bottles). This is a critical component of the position.
• Assist in troubleshooting issues in production, including equipment (canning, single serve pouches, bags and bottles), materials, personnel.
• Lead all HR aspects, including organizational structure, hiring, promotion and discipline

Required skills include:

• 5 to 10 years experience managing employees in the food, beverage, cosmetic or pharmaceutical industries
• 2 years experience in Lean Manufacturing implementation or sustenance
• Detailed knowledge of powder packaging (canning, single serve pouches and bags) and powder blending built over at least 2 years experience with these equipment
• Detailed knowledge of liquid processing (including pasteurization) and packaging equipment (bottles) built over at least 2 years experience with these equipment
• Experience in training supervisors how to trouble shoot powder and liquid packaging equipment
• Knowledge of Labour Relations
• Knowledge of CIP (Clean in Place) and SIP (Sanitizing in Place) Systems
• Knowledge of Preventative Maintenance of machinery and equipment
• Exposure to Safety, GMP, Quality, Maintenance and Productivity metrics
• Bachelor Diploma in Engineering

The successful candidate also demonstrates:

• focus on safety, quality and customer satisfaction
• a positive, ‘can do’, results oriented attitude

• good organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• ability to work effectively with Quality, Maintenance and Supply Chain Departments.
• Leadership by example to lead team of employees with diverse backgrounds

Benefits include a basic health plan and 2 weeks paid vacation.

Please send your resume to [email protected]

We are pleased to accept applications from underrepresented groups and encourage applications from Indigenous persons, youth, new immigrants and persons with disabilities.

Please note that the successful candidate will have to pass a police check.

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