Bagging Coordinator - Night Shift (11:00pm to 7:00am) (6-month Contract)

Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of "We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World". The company's product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.griffithfoods.com.

Major Responsibilities:

• Reports directly to the Mix plant Supervisor of Griffith Foods on an ongoing basis and communicates all relevant matters pertaining to Bagging.
• Organizes and coordinates the workflow between the Bagging and all other departments.
• Supervises the manufacture of blended products to verify conformance to specifications.
• Ensures Pkg material are issued on a timely manner and Material traceability processes are maintained.
• Studies and executes production schedules. Prioritizes and assigns work to meet production schedules and commitments to customers.
• Effectively utilizes company and people resources to complete assigned work.
• Analyses and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Maintains time, production, quality, safety and other business records.
• Ensures maintains high quality standards, address and document quality issues, investigate using Corrective Action Report and follow up on remedial and corrective actions.
• Develops, recommends, and implements measures to improve manufacturing and support processes, practices, production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Implements approved changes.
• Participates actively in related RCAs and suggests both corrective and preventative actions.
• Maintains a proper skill matrix in bagging department to improve performance.
• Communicates effectively verbally and in writing.
• Interfaces with others in the organization to ensure commitments to customers are met.
• Coordinates departmental work activities with Plant Management, Materials Management, Scheduling, Quality, Maintenance, Engineering and other shifts.
• Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety and GMP regulations.
• Propose process change and projects to improve performance.
• Works with company BMS procedures and work instructions.
• Understands and complies with all company policies and procedures.
• Train employees on all related processes and SOPs.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Paid top-up for Pregnancy, Parental and Compassionate Care leave.
• Expanding global organization with career development and growth opportunities.
• Competitive wages with excellent benefits coverage (100% of premiums paid by Griffith Foods).
• Extra earning potential with options to work overtime.
• Diverse and inclusive workforce with an excellent work culture with companywide events and committees with the chance to get involved and make a difference.
• Generous Pension with RRSP/TFSA/RESP plan participation.
• Education reimbursement program.
• Uniforms/PPE provided in addition to safety boots program.
• Free Wellness Portal supporting financial, mental, physical, and social needs.
• Annual wellness allowance, company subsidized cafeteria, free parking and so much more!

• College diploma in a specialized training in a recognized technical program.
• 5 years of work experience in a similar manufacturing environment.
• A self-starter with excellent computer, communication, and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal skills.