Production Leader

Description

Job Summary: We are seeking a Production Leader for Perfetti Van Melle to coordinate unionized teams, ensure quality, safety, and food safety in candy production, and maintain a safe working environment. Key Highlights: 1. Lead unionized production teams 2. Ensure high standards of quality and safety 3. Opportunities for growth and development 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 industry leader in the confectionery sector, we are seeking a **Production Leader** to coordinate unionized personnel activities on production lines, ensuring adherence to the production schedule and product safety, while maintaining a safe and healthy work environment. **Responsibilities:** * Coordinate and supervise floor personnel activities, providing necessary tools to meet the production schedule. * Ensure a safe working 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. * Monitor material usage, ensuring availability of supplies for line start-up and maintenance. * Track OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and key performance indicators such as production times, 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 suite. * Ability to lead work 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 are interested in joining our team, apply today!** Employment Type: Full-time Salary: $16,000.00 \- $17,000.00 per month Benefits: * Salary increases * Complimentary 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