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Summary

• The role requires willingness and ability to relocate to any Wonderbrands facility in the GTA/Ontario, based on business needs.
• Geographic assignment will be determined by operational requirements and workforce planning priorities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead by example and foster a culture of safety, respect, and teamwork
• Provide hands-on leadership to Team Leaders and production crews on one or more production lines
• Conduct pre-shift huddles and provide clear direction and performance feedback
• Ensure production schedules are achieved while responding effectively to operational issues
• Coordinate manpower, materials, and departmental activities to ensure smooth plant operations

• Lead, coach, mentor, and train Team Leaders and Team Members
• Support engagement, accountability, and capability development within teams
• Act as a role model for Wonderbrands leadership behaviors and values

• Enforce all Wonderbrands safety, GMP, food safety, and quality standards
• Maintain a safe working environment through inspections and adherence to procedures
• Assist in testing and implementation of new equipment, processes, or products
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, environmental, and safety requirements

• Utilize Wonderbrands systems (including OMS) to support production targets and KPIs
• Assist the Shift Leader in achieving daily operational performance objectives
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, cost, and efficiency

• Support operations at assigned facilities outside the GTA following training
• Adapt quickly to new sites, teams, and operating environments
• Act as a temporary or permanent Leader-Supervisor based on site requirements

• Act as a backup to the Shift Leader when required
• Perform other duties as assigned to support business needs
• Additional job responsibilities may be assigned as required.

Required Experience

• Post-secondary education in Operations Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field
• Demonstrated leadership capability in a manufacturing or operations environment
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to lead and motivate teams in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset
• Flexibility to workdays, afternoons, nights, weekends, and varying shift schedule

We are pleased to accept applications from underrepresented groups and encourage applications from Indigenous persons, youth, new immigrants, and persons with disabilities

FGF Group Competencies:

Adaptive Intelligence - Team Members respond effectively to challenges by evolving their skills, mindset, and approach.

• Flexibility, Agility, Adaptability: Thrives in dynamic environments by embracing continuous change. Quickly adjusts to new priorities and actively seeks innovative solutions. Uses setbacks as opportunities for growth
• and applies a relentless focus on improving outcomes. Approaches challenges with a proactive, solutions-driven mindset and openness to feedback.
• Calculated Risk-Taking: Makes strategic decisions by evaluating options and creating contingency plans.

Collaborative Intelligence - Collaborative intelligence empowers teams to unlock collective strengths and achieve results through synergy and mutual trust.

• Team First and Collaboration: Engages with Team Members and colleagues, builds relationships, and fosters an inclusive, innovative environment.

Entrepreneurial Intelligence - Equips Team Members to identify opportunities, overcome setbacks, and move ideas to execution effectively.

• Continuous Improvement: Drives innovation and optimizes processes to enhance quality and productivity.
• Customer and Product Focus: Addresses need proactively with accountability and a solution-oriented mindset.
• Fierce Execution: Achieves results with a strategic and hands-on approach, learning from mistakes and building trust.

Leadership Competencies

Inspire & Energize Team Members

• Continually inspires and develops Team Members and promote cross-functional collaboration.

• Supports, shared knowledge and experience with your Team through authentic conversations and development planning
• Communicates clear expectations
• Uses insight and knowledge to influence others

• Understands and acknowledge differences and modifies style to support unleashing potential
• Demonstrates patience and empathy, while listening

Create Winning Relationships

• Inspire enthusiasm & commitment by communicating a clear path to success
• Empowers others by delegating and providing support and opportunities for growth
• Identifies, raises and resolves conflict
• Builds trust and models the “Coach Approach”

Entrepreneurial Leadership

• Encourages informed risk-taking and supports learning from outcomes.
• Creates an environment where your team enjoys working hard while having fun
Provides feedback to reinforce results

Disclaimer: The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills. Please keep in mind that other duties may be added, or this description may be amended at any time.

In compliance with Ontario’s Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current existing vacancy within our organization.

We affirm that our hiring process, including candidate screening, evaluation, and selection, does not involve the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) or automated decision-making tools. All assessments and decisions are conducted by qualified human professionals to ensure fairness, transparency, and compliance with Bill 149.

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