Operations Lead

Operations Lead

Location: Hellmanns Factory: Rexdale

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.

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

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or other related field

5 years supply chain experience with time spent in a manufacturing environment

Previous experience directly supervising others

Previous work experience in unionzied environment is an asset

Understanding of safety, quality, GMP, and housekeeping requirements

Proficiency in written and verbal communication skills, as well as effective presentation skills

Ability to strategize and yield creative solutions to complex problems

Preferred Qualifications

Foods CPG and Union experience

Experience leading salary teammates

Ability to troubleshoot and solve complex problems, strong analytical and technical thought process, and experience in continuous improvement methodology

Pay: The pay range for this position is $84,900-$127,300. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.

Bonus: This position is bonus eligible.

Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible.

Benefits: Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverage for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

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