Job Type: Full Time / Permanent

Location: Guelph, ON

Ready to make an impact alongside fellow future-optimists?

If you’ve ever wished for a more sustainable way to grow produce, thought local food is better food, or wondered why food companies use harsh chemicals, you’ll want to work with us.

Because at GoodLeaf, we’re setting the standard of what good food means.

Our baby and microgreens use 95% less water than traditional farming, are hyperlocal and farm-to-shelf in days, and are free from pesticides and herbicides.

So if you’re ready, come join our team of renegade farmers and let’s grow together, sustainably.

Why work at GoodLeaf Farms?

It is our commitment to provide you with the work environment and tools necessary to be successful in your role. We hope that you will find your work here rewarding, challenging, and meaningful.

• You will have the opportunity to take your career to the next level. GoodLeaf is growing and we want you to grow along with us!

• We have an entrepreneurial and inclusive spirit with the heart of a startup.

• We foster an environment of cooperation and communication.

• We have competitive compensation and benefits

Every day at GoodLeaf Farms we get to help solve the challenge of food security for communities across Canada and do it in innovative ways that inspire healthy lifestyles. We think that’s exciting and the best reason of all to join us!

What we are looking for

The Production Supervisor is an essential farm leader, ensuring the objectives of the operations department are executed daily. Assigned to a specific shift, this role is responsible for coordinating activities on the production floor while ensuring the safety of all 15 – 30 personnel.

What you will be doing

• Demonstrating strong knowledge on KPI’s, GMP, Health and Safety, Food Safety, Quality, HACCP, Waste Rate and Run Rates

• Leading / driving the implementation of lean manufacturing and best practices on the floor (5S, DDS and DMS meetings, Kaizen, OEE, etc.)

• Ensuring the completion of cases attainment on the day-to-day operations of the production team.

• Providing leadership, direction, guidance, supervision, evaluation, motivation, and training of production employees.

• Effectively using data to measure and communicate trends; reinforce positive results and initiate corrective actions.

• Ensuring the safe, efficient, and effective use of manpower, equipment, and material resources.

• Scheduling equipment and employees to meet production requirements and deadlines complying with product quality.

• Ensuring compliance with all Health & Safety regulations.

• Managing the line job rotation ensure that all responsible employees are trained and following assigned rotations.

• Validating all production records and assisting on writing or preparing work procedures, SOPs, OPLs, etc.

• Working closely with Maintenance and Engineering to minimize downtime, ensure product safety and quality.

• Assist in reviewing and maintaining the appropriate inventory and stock levels in coordination with procurement.

• Other duties as assigned.

Must have’s

• The successful candidate will possess a relevant post-secondary education.

• Minimum 3 years of demonstrated success in a manufacturing capacity in a food environment.

• Mindset and vision to lead change management initiatives.

• Demonstrated leadership and conflict management skills.

• Excellent communication skills, and a natural leader who can guide and mentor and a team.

• Ability to multi-task, coach, mentor and develop project team members

• Must have experience with HMI’s and process troubleshooting to minimize downtime

• Excellent planning, organizational and time management skills

Nice to have’s

• Demonstrated experience in managing a safety culture, industrial food manufacturing, GMP, HACCP, SQF, etc.

• Proficient knowledge and experience on Lean Manufacturing or CI tools (5S, TPM, TPS and TOC)

• Six Sigma certification is an asset

GoodLeaf Farms is a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination employer.

GoodLeaf Farms is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at GoodLeaf Farms are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, colour, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.