Available Positions

Shipper/Receiver

Status: Full-time
Location: Hamilton
Department: Distribution

Job Scope:

This position involves loading and unloading trucks and the safe operation of lift trucks. Other responsibilities include warehousing of products and supplies, housekeeping and other duties as assigned by management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for loading and unloading trucks • Assemble and check orders using warehouse management system • Service customers, receive shipments from suppliers • Record detailed shipping/receiving documentation • Rotate stock and conduct inventory cycle counts • Accurate record keeping of food safety and quality related data as outlined in SOPs & other training materials provided • Dispose of expired/damaged items as outlined in our SOP’s. • Provide excellent customer service for internal and external stakeholders • Perform other duties as required

Qualifications:

• Minimum high school diploma and/or related warehousing experience • Counter Balance, Electric Lift Truck and Reach Truck licenses • Good communication skills, including written and verbal • Ability to work as an individual and in a team environment • Ability to be flexible in terms of shift work • Physically capable of performing the demands of the job and ability to multi-task • Accurate when working with calculations • Experience with an automated Warehouse Management System • Excellent computer skills

Working Environment:

Physical Demands:

Night shift (10:30 pm – 7 am)

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Supply Chain Planner

Status: Full-time
Location: Mississauga - Head Office
Department: Supply Chain

Job Scope:

Reporting to the Supply Chain Planning Manager, this position is responsible for planning the volume of production at our Hamilton facility to meet our customers demand. Candidates for this full-time position are required with the following qualifications and will perform the duties listed below.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and prepare production schedules for the manufacture of products by SKU.
• Draw up master schedule to establish sequence and lead time of each operation.
• Meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders.
• Utilize production specifications and plant capacity data to plan require production volumes while maximizing efficiencies in the plants.
• Communicate with the demand forecaster, customer service, distribution, sales and marketing staff and some customers to best determine customer’s demand and schedule production to meet the demand.
• Utilize the Warehouse Management System to determine inventory levels, demand forecast, shelf life of product and shipping information to assist in the calculation of production volumes.
• Manage inventory volumes to provide the best possible shelf life to our customers.
• Confer with plant supervisors to determine status of production.
• Expedite operations that delay schedules and alter schedules accordingly to meet unforeseen conditions.
• Communicate production schedules to procurement and warehousing to ensure sufficient packaging and raw materials are available for future production.
• (May) prepare purchase orders to obtain such products that are co-packaged by other manufactures for Gay Lea Foods.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years’ experience in production control, planning, inventory control and/or materials in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Post-secondary education with a Supply Chain focus or equivalent experience.
• Proficient in Supply Chain concepts (safety stock planning, MRP calculations, scheduling constraints and bottlenecks, etc.).
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft office applications (Excel).
• Lean/Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement or equivalent experience.
• Experience with JDA software or Microsoft Dynamics AX are considered great assets.
• Demonstrated ability to challenge status quo, influence and drive change and results.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to multitask and work to deadlines.
• Highly developed analytical, quantitative and data analysis aptitude.

Working Environment:

Primarily sedentary in nature with regular interruptions and deadlines.

Physical Demands:

Sitting, walking and keyboarding for a considerable length of time.

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Logistics Coordinator

Status: Full-time
Location: Brampton
Department: Transportation

Job Scope:

Reporting to the Transportation Supervisor, the Logistics Co-ordinator is responsible for dispatching, route planning, labor planning, and coordinating shipments with both own carrier base and 3pl within the Canadian network.

Key Responsibilities:

• Route plan and sequence calls for next day shipment requirements on Gay Lea asset base.
• Communicate and tender sales orders to third party carriers going outside the geographical service region of own fleet.
• Coordinate daily ad-hoc delivery requirements and backhauls.
• Coordinate additional driver support as required through partnered service providers.
• Coordinate equipment to and from maintenance.
• Provide communicational status updates to internal and external stakeholders as requested on ETAs, delays for sales orders.
• Ensure drivers are prepared for work with Log Books, Safety equipment, etc.
• Responsible for incident and accident report/documentation.
• Ensure all PODS are collected and accounted for, scanned into knowledge link.
• Ensure all driver routing packets are prepared and assembled with the necessary documentation, bills, RMAS, pick up appointments etc.
• Approve/Decline/Process demurrage charges with 3^rd party carriers.
• Monitor and report on driver/route KPI’s.
• Document delays, and report on corrective actions for planning, systematic issues.

Qualifications:

• Excellent Telephone/Communication/People skills, both written and verbal
• Strong time management and priority allocation skills, urgency understanding.
• Proficiency in Word/Excel
• Exceptional keyboarding skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast paced environment.
• 2 years Prior logistics and dispatch experience
• 3 year college diploma in business/supply chain designations

Working Environment:

5pm to 5am Wednesday To Saturday (Rotating Wednesday every other week)

Physical Demands:

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Occupational Health & Safety and Environment Representative

Status: Full-time
Location: Hamilton
Department: Human Resources

Job Scope:

Reporting to the Director of OHS Environment & Sustainability, and, on a day to day basis, the HR Business Partners for our Hamilton and our Guelph manufacturing facilities, this position is our site SME (subject matter expert), leading and further embedding our health, safety & environmental agenda. This role supports the effective management of our corporate health, safety & environmental program, employee education, and H&S policy and procedure implementation. Working very collaboratively with your Operations, Supply Chain, and other department stakeholders to drive safety awareness within your span of influence, you possess the ability to juggle multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment in different locations, managing a high level of detail including Regulations compliance, claims management, and local WSIB administration. You have a safety-first mentality, understand the value of working as part of a team, and enjoy the challenge of a high-demand role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide site Health & Safety leadership
• Attend and support site Joint Health and Safety Committees
• Assist in the upkeep of the Occupational Health, Safety & Environmental compliance management system.
• Coordinate and participate in internal and external health, safety & environmental audits and inspections.
• Attend with Ministry of Labour on site audits; follow up to competion on any issued Orders
• Coordinate site return to work programs
• Help coordinate environmental affairs: Environmental Approvals, Monitoring and Reporting (NPRI, Reg 127, etc.), Hazardous Materials Management (waste material disposal), Waste Management (3Rs), and Sanitary & Storm Sewer Discharge (including wastewater treatment)
• Track all health, safety & environmental training programs, training on most
• Report on accidents, providing meaningful analysis to assist in continuously improve the workplace, health, safety and loss control
• Investigate and develop corrective actions for cases of accidents and non-conformances (e.g. environmental spills, dangerous circumstances, etc.)
• Work with construction contractors to increase safety awareness and improve safety practices by: monitoring and inspecting sites to ensure HSE compliance; assisting in and ensuring proper investigation and reporting of incidents and accidents; and conducting in-house training sessions on site (e.g. orientations, hazard assessments, shop talks, etc.)
• Maintain the health, safety & environmental bulletin boards

Qualifications:

• Health & Safety University Degree
• 2-3 years of experience as a Health, Safety and Environment Coordinator or equivalent
• Solid working knowledge of health, safety & environmental regulations and related principles and practices
• Experience conducting adult training considered an asset
• Detail oriented with excellent organization skills
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Effective change management and influencing skills
• Ability to maintain appropriate levels of confidentiality and sensitive information
• Proficient in Microsoft office (Power Point, Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Ability to establish priorities and meet firm deadlines

Working Environment:

Physical Demands:

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Research Scientist, Dairy Ingredients

Status: Full-time
Location: Hamilton
Department: Research and Development

Job Scope:

Are you interested in an exciting opportunity to play an important role within a critical product development portfolio? Gay Lea Foods is looking for a knowledgeable, proactive, and high energy professional to join our R&D team! Reporting to the Vice President, Research, Development and Technology, this position is responsible for managing product innovation and development projects, and cost savings initiatives. The successful incumbent will partner closely with operations, sales, marketing and other functions across the business to provide technical knowledge needed to develop ingredient manufacturing and support the industrial sales strategies, new partnerships and effective utilization of ingredients within the Company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for delivering the development projects and activities including, optimization and cost reduction initiatives • Work closely with customers in developing solutions to fulfill their ingredient requirements • Generate and maintain raw material and finished product documentation, primarily focusing on dairy powder ingredients • Subject Matter Expert (SME) of manufacturing processes, ingredients and formulations • Design and conduct internal sensory evaluation tests, accurately analyze products as required and report results • Provide technical support and expertise relating to product quality • Collaborate and align with key stakeholders (i.e. Operations, Sales & Marketing, Supply Chain) • Work closely with the Sales (international and domestic) & Marketing teams on activities such as focus groups, new idea generation and evaluation of market trends • Partner with Procurement to align specification and quality of incoming ingredients • Travel approximately 25-30% (primarily within Ontario however some travel throughout Canada and North America)

Qualifications:

Technical Qualifications • University degree in Technology, Science or Food Process/Chemical Engineering required • Knowledge of dairy and food processing regulations required • Knowledge and experience in internationally traded dairy powder ingredients (MPC’s, MPI’s) a strong asset • Expertise in dairy chemistry, ingredient interactions, functionality and processing a strong asset Skills & Competencies • Flexible and results-oriented approach to work within a relatively unstructured environment with multiple and constantly shifting priorities • Superior communication skills, including written, verbal, and presentation • Highly organized and analytical with the ability to present complex data in a simply and digestible manner • Exceptional interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with all levels of the organization • Self-starter, strategic thinking, and customer focused • Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook) and ERP systems

Working Environment:

Physical Demands:

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Maintenance Millwright

Status: Full-time / Rotating Continental
Location: Guelph
Department: Maintenance

Job Scope:

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the scope of the position involves the maintenance of all property and equipment at the facility including mechanical and electrical repairs. This position will maintain the life of the equipment, minimize downtime, and ensure the safe and efficient operations of the plant.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform preventative maintenance for all packaging and production equipment as well as services and utilities.
• Maintain the life of the equipment and minimize downtime.
• Repair all plant production equipment as required.
• Ensure the safe and efficient operations of the plant.
• Communicate with the rest of the maintenance team and plant personnel when resolving problems.
• Coordinate with al outside contractors and ensure that work is completed in a safe manner that complies with all manufacturing codes, regulations.
• Identify opportunities and make recommendations to continuously improve maintenance operations and efficiencies.
• Liaison with Maintenance Coordinator to help ensure parts are ordered, organized and stocked.
• Other projects as assigned by management.
• Attend prescribed courses and training as required.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years maintenance experience with in the food industry, preferably dairy.
• Must possess an Ontario and/or Interprovincial Certificate of Qualification as an Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) – 433A license required.
• Knowledge of GMP’s and HACCP.
• Strong preventative maintenance and troubleshooting ability.
• Solid knowledge of highspeed filling and packaging lines and PLC’s.
• Refrigeration “B” license and boiler experience would be an asset.
• Familiar with continuous improvement processes and methodologies would be an asset.
• Strong working knowledge of plumbing, welding and machining.
• Good communication skills, including written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Must be flexible in terms of shift work and perform other duties as required.
• Physically capable of performing the demands of the job.
• Computer skills would be an asset.

Working Environment:

Regular exposure to noise, odour, chemical hazards, hazardous machines and frequent interruptions. Occasional exposure to dust and extreme temperatures.

Physical Demands:

Standing and walking for extended length of time and frequent lifting of heavy materials.

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