Line Leader- BFP

Job Description:

Line leaders will be directly responsible for the safe and efficient production of quality products based on schedule and quantity. They will lead FMOS CP0, CP1 for their respective lines and Problem Solving within their designated area of responsibility. They will also support their shift managers in the AM qualifications for people and equipment of their lines. Line leaders are system experts in their assigned area and are highly functional in multiple areas. They will get trained in related SOP and WI and will support training and capability building of the associates working in their area of expertise. Line leaders will act as the first point of contact with regards to Safety, Quality, Sanitation, and other inquiries regarding their lines. These responsibilities as an identified line lead will be in addition to their duties as OPS 3 as they will support as floaters when needed.

What are we looking for?

Job Specifications/Qualifications

• Minimum Secondary School diploma
• Mechanical aptitude
• knowledge of Autonomous Maintenance
• Minimum Intermediate troubleshooting skills
• 5-10 years manufacturing experience, operating process and/or packaging equipment
• Strong technical problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of Safety, Quality and Material Management systems & procedures
• Knowledge of food safety, CCPs & GMP standards
• Proven ability to coach and train

Knowledge / Experience

• Proven ability to optimize processes to meet or exceed product specifications
• Strong knowledge of operations
• Ability to coordinate resources to optimize plant performance
• Proven excellence in a Manufacturing Role
• Leadership experience combined with completion of related courses
• Preferable more than 3 years of manufacturing experience at BFP
• Experience with FMOS, AM, PM, Problem Solving, Loss Analysis
• Demonstrated ability to continuously improve an area/equipment

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Full compliance with all safety, quality & food safety policies and procedures.
• Actively participate in safety programs, including area audits.
• Act as an area leader and as the first point of contact in the escalation protocol in your team & owning all escalations to higher levels within your designated area of ownership.
• Track and manage area safety, quality & performance KPIs. Implement CAPA actions when KPIs are off-track & escalate for support accordingly.
• Responsible for basic & intermediate-level troubleshooting of all equipment in your designated area before escalating to shift technicians, alongside building troubleshooting capabilities of Operator 3s and 2s.
• Implement AM execution on owned equipment sustains AM results on equipment via Equipment Ownership System.
• Identifying, fixing & escalating abnormalities on equipment within your designated area. Coach Operator 3s and 2s on the same.
• Leading minor improvement project for the team
• Responsible for leading essential elements within the pillars that they are assigned
• Be a leader in following data management (ie. TrakSYS) and FMOS processes within your specific area.
• Manage all applicable shift reports.
• Initiate and drive completion of Basic Problem-Solving cards when triggered.
• Provide input on changes based continuous-improvement approach to all relevant SOPs & WIs in designated area.
• Lead all area changeovers while driving team for overall on time completion.
• Validate the effectiveness of new associate trainings.
• Lead cross train on line 1 and 2

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• A strong focus on learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
  
  

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between the below range CAD 34.76 - CAD 45.63. Please note: This job posting is for an existing vacancy. AI is used as a supporting tool in our recruitment process.