Operations Lead

JOB PURPOSE
This position works out of our Rexdale Canada location where we produce Hellmann’s Mayonnaise. Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Operations Lead will lead and develop a team of Production Supervisors, emerge as a strong liaison to Maintenance, Planning, Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence, while being responsible for key business metrics (OEE, Attainment, OR, Operations Cost). This role will provide collaboration to all factory cross functional teams and support the operations manager in the delivery of business goals.

You’ll be part of a team that believes in doing work that matters — for people and the planet.

Because here, we don’t just hire for jobs. We invite you to be part of something bigger.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain safe systems of work within your team
• Facilitate the performance and development of a team of 3 salaried supervisors and hourly employees
• Drive leadership through people management, discipline, development, promotions, and motivation within a changing environment
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to achieve productivity goals
• Lead and direct process improvement, problem solving, and crisis management for operational issues
• Deliver key operational goals, including safety, quality, cost, operating plant efficiency, and waste reduction
• Driving consistency in business agenda’s, performance, accountability, and morale across all shifts
• All other responsibilities as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or other related field
• 5 years supply chain experience with time spent in a manufacturing environment, Foods CPG and Union experience is a plus
• Previous experience directly supervising others, experience leading salary teammates is a plus
• Previous work experience in unionzied environment is an asset
• Understanding of safety, quality, GMP, and housekeeping requirements
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve complex problems, strong analytical and technical thought process, and experience in continuous improvement methodology preferred
• Proficiency in written and verbal communication skills, as well as effective presentation skills
• Ability to strategize and yield creative solutions to complex problems
  

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Unilever Canada est une organisation engagé à la diversité et à l'inclusion pour stimuler nos résultats d'affaires et créer un meilleur avenir chaque jour pour nos employés, les consommateurs globaux, les partenaires et les communautés. Nous croyons qu'un effectif diversifiée nous permet de faire correspondre nos ambitions de croissance et de stimuler l'inclusion dans l'entreprise. Tous les candidats qualifiés recevront la considération pour un emploi sans égard à la race, la couleur, la religion, le sexe, l'orientation sexuelle, l'identité ou l'expression de genre, l'âge, l'origine nationale ou ethnique, l'état matrimonial, la situation familiale, l'invalidité, les caractéristiques génétique, et une condamnation pour laquelle un pardon a été accordée.

Si vous êtes une personne handicapée qui a besoin d'aide à tout moment au cours de notre processus de recrutement, veuillez communiquer avec nous au NA.Accommodations@unilever.com. Veuillez noter: ces lignes sont réservées aux personnes handicapées ayant besoin d'aide et ne sont pas un moyen d'enquêter sur les postes.