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About Ya YA Foods: Ya YA Foods is a dynamic and high-growth manufacturer of liquid food and unique beverages. With over 30 years experience, we have evolved into a versatile manufacturer and co-packer of a variety of low acid and high acid beverage and liquid food items. We are a family-owned Canadian business who prides itself in its proven track record of satisfying the needs of global multi-national customers. We are a solution provider for our customers, always striving to exceed expectations on innovation, quality, service, and speed to market. For further information about us, please check our website at yayafoods.com A career at Ya YA FOODS will offer you the opportunity to * Build a career, not just have a job * Work in a dynamic and high-growth company with very skilled professionals * Become part of a teamwork focused culture * Be a part of an organization that supports your future growth path Reports to: Operations Leader Responsibilities * Lead the production team on multiple lines. * Lead by example and train, develop, and inspire production team. * Be instrumental in developing a high-performance team where all team members work coherently to win together. * Plan production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products. * Develop plans for efficient use of material, machines, and labor. * Responsible to maximize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) for the line. * Review production orders or schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates to plan department operations. * Inspect machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization. * Inspect products to verify conformance to specifications and directs set-up and adjustments of machines. * Maintains time and production records. * Confer with shift leaders and coordinates production to ensure product is ready per customer requirements. * Observe all safety rules and promote a safe working environment with team members. * Operate filler and downstream when required. * Maintain strict Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). * Compliance with all rules & policies regarding health safety, occupational safety, environmental safety, food safety, legal regulations, company requirements, etc. * Compliance with the Company''s Integrated Management Systems which includes, but is not limited to Production, Quality, Food Safety & GMP. * Other duties as assigned. Profile * Bachelors degree in engineering, business, or related fields * Ability to apply critical thinking skills to solve problems * An ambitious self-starter with strong desire to grow professionally * Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Suite of Applications), and instructional software * Good interpersonal skills and communication skills to interact with all levels of management * Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently to meet deadlines * Excellent leadership, team building, and management skills to encourage, mentor, train, and lead staff * NB: Successful candidates will be required to provide photo ID, banking details, a valid SIN number, and (if applicable) a valid work permit *Why Join Us* We believe that the key to creating and growing a successful business is by investing in our peoplesome of whom have been a part of our team for over 25-years. This is at the core of who we are, what we do, and how we grow our businessas a versatile, automated manufacturer and co-packer of a wide-variety of beverages and liquid food items. In our view, a happy team means a better workforce, a better product, and more satisfied customers. *Furthermore, we encourage different perspectives and celebrate diversity in our workforce. Where every employee* *has the opportunity to* *realize his or her full potential in a working environment that is supportive of everyone. Upon request, we will gladly provide* *accommodations* *to any candidate with a disability taking part in the selection process.*