Operations Leader

Departement: Production & Operation
Workplace: 225 Lothian Ave , Strathroy, ON N7G 4J1
Company: Nortera

By joining Nortera, the world leader in ready-to-use plant-based food, you are deciding to make a positive and sustainable impact on yourself, others and the planet.

We strongly believe vegetable food is THE solution to bring well-being through food to the nearly 9 billion inhabitants of our planet while preserving its resources. 

The size of our company gives all employees the opportunity to grow, gain autonomy and be in charge of their projects.

WHY CHOOSE NORTERA

• Competitive salary and annual bonus program
• Group insurance program and telemedicine
• Employee and family assistance program
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• Reimbursement program for physical activity and tuition reimbursement program
• Wellness activities
• Referral program 
• Ability to volunteer in your community 
• Activities where we serve our communities
• Opportunities for advancement within a growing company!

YOUR DAILY ROLE

How can you make a greater impact?

You'll invest the majority of your time in three key areas: 

• Assume a leadership role in the plant safety, food safety, waste reduction program in our Packaging and Processing areas; 
• Ensure production process planning objectives are met while continually analyzing, planning and implementing process improvements;
• Participate in onboarding of new team members; coordinate team member training and monitor work performance;

Specifically, you will: 

• Develop a working knowledge of equipment to support coaching and mentorship of team members; 
• Conduct regular departmental tours and participate in daily meetings; conduct inspections of equipment and premises to ensure safety compliance;
• Coordinate and monitor scheduling of team members to ensure proper staffing; identify staffing needs; and proactively facilitate job transfers to support workforce planning;
• Participate in workplace investigations; administer and participate in disciplinary process where required;

You will report to the Operations Manager and join a team that is committed to continuous improvement of schedules, safety, and quality procedures while striving to continually improve all facets of the business. Note this role requires flexibility and shift work including weekends. 

You will bring the following to the business:

• Excellent interpersonal/listening skills in order to interact with a diverse workforce; a communicator with proven leadership abilities;
• Demonstrated occupational health & safety and food safety competency;
• Outgoing, visible, and approachable demeanour with the ability to inspire and influence others;
• Problem solving with the courage to lead change;

YOUR PROFILE

• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience is preferred;
• Mechanical and analytical aptitude and experience;
• A proactive, self-starter approach with the ability to take initiatives and run with projects independently, working with discretion and under pressure as needed
• A positive, energetic attitude and natural leadership qualities

If you recognize yourself, we want to meet you!

At Nortera, diversity is a treasure that we cultivate!

Join us!

Although all job applications are considered, only successful applicants will be contacted. The masculine credits are used without discrimination and only for the purpose of lightening the text. Nortera is committed to diversity and inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment that highlights the unique contribution of our employees to the success of our business. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage a wide variety of applications so that we can have a diverse workforce that is representative of our customers and the communities where we operate.

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