Team Leader – Tunnel Oven Full Time

Employer: FGF Brands Inc.
Position: Team Leader – Tunnel Oven
Terms of Employment: Full-time / Permanent
Location: North York, Ontario
Employment Address: 200 Fenmar Dr, North York, ON M9L 1N4
Existing Vacancy: This posting reflects an ongoing opportunity for future openings
Hours of Work: 44 hours/week
Language: English
Benefits: On-the-job training is provided. Eligible for salary increases in accordance with company policy, medical insurance, dental Insurance, RRSP, Tele Health Care App, and 3 paid emergency leave days
Salary: $29.65 – $31.15/hour
Contact: Please send resumes to [email protected] and include “Team Leader – Tunnel Oven” in the email subject line.

Reporting to the Line Leader and Shift Leader, the Team Leader – Tunnel Oven is responsible for the efficient operation of the Oven and baking process. Baking process includes: Dividing, Proofing, Sheeting and Baking.

Duties:
• Supervise, coordinate, and schedule the activities of Team Members involved in the oven and baking process
• Understands and fulfills the duties of a leader with the following programs within the production area: Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), All food safety programs, All health & safety programs, All FGF policies, programs or procedures
• Conduct pre-shift huddles and provides feedback for Team Members
• Establish methods to meet work schedules and coordinate work activities with other departments
• Leads, coaches, mentors and trains Team Members
• Must be able to follow a production schedule
• Setup and operates oven, proofer, sheeting equipment and cooler for a variety of products
• Adjusts the functioning of the equipment as needed to ensure quality is met
• Records rework, scrap, downtime & temperature data on supplied worksheets
• Ensures that product shape and bake is to specification
• Monitors proofing temperature and humidity
• Resolves work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality and communicates quality or processing issues to leadership
• Ensures that a safe working environment is maintained at all times by enforcing Company standards and following up on regular inspections of machinery
• Reports any equipment malfunctions to the appropriate parties
• Maintains excellent working relationships with internal departments
• Rotates operators during their washroom or lunch break if needed
• Records/maintains break rotations
• Cleans up the area during or after shift is over
• Supports sanitation team during changeovers in moving equipment in/out and cleaning
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements:
• Completion of secondary school is required
• 2+ years of experience working in a food/bakery manufacturing environment
• Accuracy and attention to detail and the ability to detect the presence of a quality issue
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision or distraction
• Physical capable of performing the demands of the role including frequently moving objects up to 40 kg
• Flexible to work days, afternoons, nights & weekends if needed

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