Summary
NutriAg by HGS is a fast growing, crop-technology company based out of Toronto, Canada. We are dedicated to solving the complex needs of fields and farmers through safe, plant-specific nutrient solutions. The result is environmentally sustainable products and higher performance in the field — in the Americas and across the globe. Our people are at the center of our success, and we are committed to building a supportive, growth-orientated workplace.
The Production Lead is responsible for leading the business operation through the production process. The Production Lead is for the safety and well-being of the employees during the shift, maintaining a clean working environment, and resolving problems that occur during the shift.
Roles & Responsibilities
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Support supervision of the liquid and powder plant.
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Execute the production plan as needed based on orders and priorities.
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Ensure all production policies and procedures are strictly followed.
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Organize staff and equipment to ensure maximum efficiency, quality, and productivity.
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Provide timely responses to customer order requests and ensure deadlines are met.
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Enforce requirements of PWI and quality control systems.
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Participate in batch creation to meet deadlines.
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Follow material handling policies and procedures.
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Operate heavy equipment, such as a forklift or pallet jack, safely and efficiently.
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Control the entries for the scrubber operation & the production records.
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Participate in maintenance interventions and upgrades of equipment.
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Update the plant manager on breakages.
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Monitor the daily pre-shift inspections.
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Work with quality control to rework materials that do not meet specifications.
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Maintain GMP and good housekeeping of the liquid plant.
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Maintain liquid plant quality control and sampling records.
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Verify the weight/counts of the bags, weight on labels for every bulk batch, the correct palletizing, labeling, fill quantities, and appearance of all outputs of the liquid plant.
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Issue and create production orders and labels.
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Enforce Nutri AG safety policies and procedures.
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Train new employees and give orientation upon arrival.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
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High school diploma or equivalent
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Minimum five (5) years of related experience in a manufacturing environment
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Experience in a production lead role is preferred
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Ability to work independently, with limited oversight, in a face-paced environment.
Physical Requirements
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Prolonged periods of standing.
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Prolonged exposure to temperatures in both low and high temperature environments.
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Lift up to 25kg bags.
What We Offer
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Collaborative, people-first culture
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Competitive compensation and benefits packages
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Savings and retirements plan for employer match
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Paid time-off
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Career pathing and developmental opportunities
