Agropur Cooperative

Line Lead AOS

Agropur Cooperative • $80K — $100K *
Toronto, ON M3C 0E3In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • College Diploma or University Degree in a relevant field required.
  • Minimum two years of supervisory experience in a unionized setting.
  • Two years of hands-on experience with operational excellence/lean principles required.
  • Green Belt certification is an asset for candidates.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Word and Excel) and Power BI is necessary.
  • Knowledge of quality assurance systems HACCP and SQF is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
  • Utilize Lean methodologies to identify and eliminate chronic operational losses.
  • Monitor performance KPIs and implement solutions for safety and quality improvements.
  • Sustain standardized work practices, including 5S and visual management.
  • Support process optimization and minor capital investment initiatives.
  • Manage daily production activities to meet operational targets.
  • Promote a culture of safety, quality, and accountability among staff.

Benefits

  • Recognition of years of service for vacation calculation.
  • Flexible group insurance plan including telemedicine services.
  • Employee assistance program available.
  • Opportunities for career development and personal investment.
  • Pension plan with company contributions.
Full Job Description
Job Type:
Regular

'An environment that lets you focus on what really matters:'

  • Recognition of years of service for vacation calculation;


  • Flexible group insurance plan including telemedicine services;


  • Employee assistance program;


  • Opportunities to invest in yourself (career development, etc.);


  • Pension plan with company contributions;


  • Salary range 004: $80,200 à $100,300 (Salary will be determined based on skills, education, training & experience related to the position.)

    'Your role in achieving results:'

    The Line Lead AOS will own a small business unit and drive performance of that area through execution of the operational excellence/lean program.

    Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence (70%)
    • Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on increasing productivity, reducing waste, eliminating downtime, and improving equipment reliability.
    • Utilize Lean and Operational Excellence methodologies (5 Whys, Fishbone, DMAIC, SMED, Root Cause Analysis) to identify and eliminate chronic losses.
    • Monitor and analyze performance KPIs, identify trends, and implement sustainable solutions that improve safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
    • Implement and sustain standardized work, 5S, visual management, and autonomous maintenance practices.
    • Support capacity growth initiatives, process optimization projects, and minor capital investments that enhance operational performance.
    • Partner closely with Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to resolve issues and drive business unit results.

    People Leadership & Business Unit Management (30%)
    • Lead and develop the Process Lead and Maintenance Lead while influencing frontline employees across the business unit.
    • Coordinate daily production activities, production sequencing, and resource priorities to ensure targets are achieved.
    • Promote a strong culture of food safety, quality, and workplace safety through visible leadership and accountability.
    • Lead safety, quality, and customer complaint investigations and implement corrective actions.
    • Support training, performance management, employee development, and positive labor relations within a unionized manufacturing environment.
    • Drive change management initiatives and foster a culture of engagement, ownership, and continuous improvement.


    'What we are looking for to deliver these results:'
    • College Diploma or University Degree in a relevant field.
    • Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
    • Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a supervisor with direct involvement in a unionized environment required.
    • Minimum of two (2) years of strong experience with operational excellence/lean required.
    • Green Belt (an asset)
    • Computer literacy with MS Office (Word and Excel) and Power BI.
    • Knowledge of quality assurance systems HACCP and SQF (an asset).


    A role for those who want to create real impact and contribute to measurable and sustainable results.

    #LI-VG1

    #SALARIE


About Agropur Cooperative

Agropur Cooperative is a Canadian dairy cooperative headquartered in Longueuil, Quebec. Founded in 1938, it is the largest dairy cooperative in Canada and one of the 20 largest dairy producers in the world. The cooperative has more than 3,000 members and operates 39 plants across North America. Agropur produces a wide range of dairy products, including milk, cheese, butter, yogurt, and ice cream. The cooperative also produces and distributes ingredients and functional solutions for the food industry.
Learn more about Agropur Cooperative
Size
19,800 employees
Industry
Food & Beverages
Founded
1938
* Ladders Estimates

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