Production Leader

Description

Job Summary: Perfetti Van Melle is seeking a Production Leader to coordinate unionized personnel, ensure production schedule adherence, food safety, and a safe and healthy work environment. Key Highlights: 1. Coordination and supervision of production staff activities. 2. Ensuring quality and food safety standards. 3. Opportunities for growth and development within the company. Do you have experience supervising production teams and ensuring high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency? We’re looking for you! At Perfetti Van Melle, a renowned global leader in the confectionery industry, we are seeking a **Production Leader** to coordinate unionized personnel across production lines, ensuring compliance with the production schedule and product safety, while maintaining a safe and healthy work environment. **Responsibilities:** * Coordinate and supervise floor staff activities, providing necessary tools to meet the production schedule. * Ensure a safe work environment by complying with safety regulations and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE). * Ensure production processes comply with quality standards, following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and the HACCP plan. * Verify correct implementation of the Master Cleaning Plan and ensure product safety at all production stages. * Control material usage, ensuring availability of supplies for line startup and sustained operation. * Monitor OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and key performance indicators such as production time, waste, and efficiency. * Actively participate in incident and accident investigations, implementing necessary corrective actions. * Prepare production reports, promptly notifying the Production Supervisor of any deviations or incidents. **Requirements:** * **Education**: High school diploma or technical degree (bachelor’s degree or engineering preferred). * **Experience**: Minimum 1 year in production or quality roles within manufacturing, preferably with unionized personnel. * **Knowledge and Skills**: * Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Integrated Management Systems. * Food Safety, Occupational Safety and Hygiene, and Environmental Management. * Basic knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office applications. * Ability to lead teams, maintain discipline, and foster a positive work environment. * Knowledge of root cause analysis and corrective action implementation. **We Offer:** * **Competitive salary** * **Benefits exceeding statutory requirements** * Opportunities for internal growth and development * Continuous training and employee wellness programs **If you’re interested in joining our team, apply today!** Employment Type: Full-time Salary: $16,000.00 \- $17,000.00 per month Benefits: * Salary increases * Free beverages * Discounts and preferential pricing * Maternity leave exceeding statutory requirements * Paternity leave exceeding statutory requirements * Company parking * Free parking * Employee referral program * Medical expense insurance * Major medical expense insurance * Dental insurance * Life insurance * Cafeteria service * Discounted cafeteria service * Grocery vouchers Experience: * Experience managing unionized personnel: 1 year (Mandatory) Work Location: On-site employment