Packaging Department Manager

We are currently looking for a manager to oversee the management of the packaging department while also contributing to packaging tasks. This is a hybrid position: you will spend 50% of your time managing and 50% of your time working on-site, doing packaging.

You have

• Several years of experience in the food processing sector?
• At least 2 years of experience in packaging/conditioning of products or quality control in the food industry?
• Experience in team management?
• This position might be for you!

Located at Mirabel Airport, Productions La Fayette specializes in the production of French bakery and pastry products. Our 50-person workforce is dedicated to creating handcrafted products combined with high-volume production processes.

The packaging department is the final step in this artisanal production process, before our products are shipped to customers. The packaging team, consisting of 3 people, is responsible for quality control, conditioning, and packaging of finished products: a crucial step to ensure the excellence of our premium products.

DESCRIPTION OF MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and train the staff assigned to the packaging department;
• Coordinate daily packaging activities by prioritizing and assigning tasks;
• Collaborate closely with different production departments to plan packaging needs;
• Maintain the highest degree of quality by controlling the specifications of finished products and their packaging;
• Track and adjust inventories;
• Perform computer operations in the MRP (Interal);
• Document the packaging method and keep the procedure manual up-to-date;
• Apply and enforce the company's established hygiene, sanitation, and safety norms;
• Respect and enforce the company's policies and regulations;
• Ensure a positive work environment is maintained and promoted;
• Provide suggestions for all improvements and manage change when implementing new methods, processes, or procedures.

Academic Background

• High school diploma (DES)
• Professional training in food production (asset)

Experience

• 7 years of experience in the food production/processing sector
• 2 years of experience in packaging, product conditioning, or food quality control
• Experience in team management and/or supervision

Knowledge

• Principles of hygiene and sanitation (MAPAQ)
• Principles of quality control, e.g., HACCP
• Environment Ms Office and production management software (ERP/MRP)

Personal Characteristics

• Interest in leading a team and a management role
• Positive leadership
• Flexibility to adapt to the needs of the start and end of the day
• Adaptability and good organizational skills
• Good communication and ability to train/mentor
• Good dexterity and appreciation for repetitive manual work (approximately 50% of the task)
• Ability to work in a temperature-controlled and cold environment (freezer)
• Attention to detail
• Appreciation of teamwork
• Good physical condition, able to handle weights up to 25 kg and work standing
• Comfort with computers
• Ability to speak, read, and write French

Benefits OF working AT productions LA fayette

• Permanent daytime position, 40 hours/week
• Monday to Friday, starting between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM, ending between 3:30 PM and 4:30 PM
• Always on vacation on holidays and weekends
• 15 minutes of paid morning break
• 30 minutes of lunch break
• 3 weeks of vacation after 1 year of service
• 3 paid sick days and can be converted to cash at the end of the year if unused
• Group health and REER insurance
• Safety shoes provided and replaced annually
• Aprons and freezer suits provided and maintained by the company
• No traffic to get to work and free parking
• Convivial and francophone work environment
• Affordable gourmet products

IMPORTANT: you must have a car and be able to travel independently (we will favor candidates living near Mirabel)

Salary: starting at $23.00 per hour

Benefits

• Disability Insurance
• Supplementary Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Company Events
• Reduced or Free Food
• RVER
• On-site Parking
• Casual Dress Code

Experience

• Team management: 1 year (Mandatory)
• Food production: 7 years (Mandatory)
• Packaging and food product quality control: 1 year (Mandatory)
• Location: On-site