Lead Hand - Packaging
Job Description
As a Packaging Team Leader, you will be responsible for overseeing the efficient and safe operation of the Packaging area, including rework and palletizing. You will play a critical role in driving performance, ensuring compliance with safety and HACCP standards, and developing team capability while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
What you’ll be doing.
Oversee daily operations within the Packaging area, including rework and palletizing activities
Monitor, record, and analyze equipment issues; collaborate with maintenance and technical teams to resolve them
Liaise with mechanical and electrical coaches based on daily meeting insights and system data to drive timely corrective actions
Communicate effectively with employees and management to ensure alignment on priorities and performance
Ensure full compliance with HACCP guidelines, policies, and documentation requirements
Train, coach, and mentor new and existing employees, ensuring capability across all roles including rework and palletizing
Promote and support continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean Sigma and Kaizen events
Actively support and participate in MDI practices and processes
Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information
Work collaboratively with team members and leadership to achieve production goals while managing multiple priorities
What you’ll need to be successful.
Grade 12 diploma or GED (mandatory)
Demonstrated leadership and team development skills
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively
Experience working in high-pressure situations with a positive and solution-focused mindset
Knowledge or experience with SAP, Kronos, and WMS (considered an asset)
Strong commitment to safety, with a proven “Safety First” mindset
Ability to uphold company code of conduct and maintain confidentiality
Proven ability to collaborate, problem-solve, and drive change in a team environment
Alignment with McCain Leadership Principles
About the team.
You will be part of the Packaging operations team, working closely with cross-functional partners including maintenance, leadership, and production teams. The role plays a key part in ensuring operational excellence and developing frontline capability within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
About McCain.
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Leadership principles.
At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.
The McCain experience.
We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together.
Compensation Package: - Starting at 27.41 CAD hourly + Bonus eligibility + Hourly Pay Differential for applicable shifts
The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Benefits: At McCain, we’re on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with applicable law and can vary by work level, location, and nature of the role. Additional benefit details are available during the application process.
Your well-being matters to us, and we’re here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work — and at home.
