Packaging Line Lead Hand

As a leading manufacturer of nutritional supplements and other health-building products, we are dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing of our customers - through research, development and delivery of effective nutritional products. It is our mission to contribute to the lives of our customers, employees, suppliers and the communities we serve, in a cooperative and sustainable manner.

Are you looking for reliable full-time work with a stable company that prioritizes employee health and well-being? Do you have previous leadership experience and are mechanically inclined and would like to train other Packaging Operators? Are you interested in being part of an industry that has a positive impact on customers' lives while focusing on sustainability? If so, our Packaging Line Lead Hand role could be a great fit for you

**Day Shift Hours**: Monday to Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm
- Coordinate with stakeholders throughout the organization to ensure efficient, continuous operations.
- Support management team on achieving annual goals and targets.
- Ensure products have been filled, labeled, and sealed accurately.
- Train production operators on safe and efficient performance of tasks.
- Ensure proper inspection and use of personal safety equipment; maintain appropriate documentation on same.
- Ensure tooling materials (bulk and packaging components) are reset in time.
- Assist in tool and inventory checks as required.
- Monitor quality of products; detect and correct issues as they arise.
- Support Supervisor with staff scheduling and performance reviews.
- Oversee department in the absence of the supervisor or manager.
- Follow and adhere to all given instructions including work procedures, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
- Strictly adhere and observe all safety policies as outlined in the company policies and training sessions.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Requirements**:

- Minimum two years’ experience in manufacturing, preferably in a current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) facility.
- Mechanically inclined and able to troubleshoot equipment.
- Completion of secondary school with a graduation diploma (an asset).
- Previous supervisory experience (an asset).
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) in English.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to work well with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to work within stringent time constraints.
- Ability to motivate staff in a positive manner.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Solid consciousness for safety.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

About the business

Factors Group of Nutritional Companies Inc. is one of North America's largest manufacturers and distributors of natural supplements, producing a wide range of tested, trusted and effective vitamins, minerals, herbal remedies, and other supplements. Factors Group is a vast and varied business with brands operating in multiple channels in over 40 countries.

Factors Group is a vertically integrated company, with certified organic farmland in Canada and vast manufacturing facilities allowing us to be able to produce and manufacture products from seed to shelf.

Factors Group Australia boasts premium brands including Webber Naturals, Bioclinic Naturals and Whole Earth & Sea.

All Internal applicants will be given priority for consideration for the first five business days that this position is posted. After that five days, Internal applicants will be considered along with all other applicants; however, are guaranteed at minimum a call from the Talent Acquisition team.
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