Job Description

Job Title: Line Leader
Salary Range: CAD$29:63 – 37:03
per hour
Working Type: On-Site

PURPOSE
OF ROLE
The Line Leader is responsible for coordinating and
leading daily production line operations to ensure safe, efficient, and
high-quality manufacturing performance. The role drives achievement of
production schedules, food safety, quality, people, and cost objectives while
fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, teamwork, and
operational excellence. The Line Leader provides day-to-day leadership,
coaching, and support to production team members to ensure operational targets
are consistently met.
KEY
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Production
Operations & Performance
Execute daily
production plans to meet output, customer service, quality, and cost
objectives.
Monitor line
performance and ensure production schedules are achieved within
established timeframes.
Manage labour,
materials, equipment, and resources to maximize productivity and minimize
waste.
Monitor and
communicate key performance indicators (KPIs) including productivity,
yield, downtime, labour efficiency, quality, and safety.
Identify production
bottlenecks and implement corrective actions to maintain operational flow.
Escalate significant
operational issues, equipment failures, quality concerns, or staffing
challenges to the Production Supervisor/Manager.
Complete production
documentation, records, and reporting accurately and on time.
Ensure adherence to
standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and company
policies.

People
Leadership & Team Development
Provide daily
leadership, coaching, guidance, and support to production team members.
Conduct pre-shift
meetings, line huddles, and shift handovers to communicate priorities and
expectations.
Support onboarding and
training of new employees.
Monitor employee
performance, attendance, and productivity.
Provide constructive
feedback and coaching to improve individual and team performance.
Identify
high-potential employees and support employee development plans.
Promote a positive,
inclusive, and respectful workplace culture.
Foster collaboration
across Production, Quality, Maintenance, Warehousing, and Operations
functions.

Food Safety
& Quality
Ensure compliance with
HACCP, GMP, food safety, quality, sanitation, and regulatory requirements.
Verify products are
manufactured according to specification and customer requirements.
Monitor Critical
Control Points (CCPs) and Quality Control Points (QCPs).
Ensure traceability
and product integrity requirements are always maintained.
Investigate quality
concerns and support corrective and preventive actions.
Support internal
audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections.
Maintain accurate
production and quality records.

Health,
Safety & Compliance
Promote and reinforce
a strong safety-first culture.
Ensure compliance with
Occupational Health & Safety requirements, company safety procedures,
and safe work practices.
Conduct
pre-operational inspections and safety checks.
Identify hazards, near
misses, unsafe conditions, and safety improvement opportunities.
Participate in
incident investigations and corrective action activities.
Ensure proper use of
PPE and safe equipment operation.
Work closely with
Health & Safety representatives and management to improve workplace
safety performance.
Support compliance
with WHMIS requirements and food manufacturing safety standards.

Continuous
Improvement
Lead and participate
in continuous improvement initiatives.
Support Lean
Manufacturing, waste reduction, efficiency improvement, and cost-saving
activities.
Participate in root
cause analysis and problem-solving exercises.
Monitor line
performance trends and recommend improvements.
Support implementation
of process improvements that enhance safety, quality, service, and
productivity.

KEY
EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Essential
2-5 years of manufacturing, food processing, packaging, or production experience.
Knowledge of HACCP systems and food safety programs.
Knowledge of traceability and recall procedures.
Previous experience leading or coordinating frontline production teams.
Strong understanding of food safety, GMP, HACCP, sanitation, and quality systems.
Experience working in KPI-driven manufacturing environments.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making ability.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable
Experience with ERP, MES, or production management systems.
Knowledge of CFIA regulations.
Post-secondary education in Operations, Manufacturing, Food Science, or related discipline.
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement experience.

Hilton
Foods Canada is committed to building a culture of diversity and inclusion and
are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees. At Hilton
Foods Canada, we welcome and encourage applications from people with
disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking
part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require an accommodation
during the recruitment process, please advise the HR representative. All
requests for an accommodation and the accommodation measures will be handled in
a confidential manner at all times.