Shift Coordinator - Markham

Belvika Trade & Packaging Ltd. DBA BelPak is a leading one-stop contract packaging company, specializing in precision packing of dry foods, chocolate and confectionary products from multiple facilities totaling more than 500,000 ft². BelPak has grown to be one of the largest co-packers of chocolate, confectionary and snack products in Canada. BelPak uses its extensive experience in managing both manual processes and automated equipment to handle primary and secondary packaging of products for some of the world’s best-known confectionary brands.

BelPak is an equal opportunity employer, offering competitive wages, a bonus plan, benefit plan, ongoing training and an interesting and challenging work environment. We will provide the tools and training that you require to excel at your role together with access to Senior Management to provide additional support and guidance. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Please visit our web site www.BelPak.com for additional information and to determine if we are the right fit for your career

BelPak is currently seeking a Shift Coordinator to meet production targets, supervise the staff and support the continuous improvement of the manufacturing operations. This position will be based at the Markham facility located at 121 McPherson St., Markham. The position works on the night shift but must be flexible to work morning or afternoon shifts as needed.

The successful candidate will:

• Coordinate and oversee the day to day jobs running at the facility;
• Ensure all Line Leads are accurately recording and entering all lot codes into Nulogy as well as scanning all incoming packaging and bulk to the line;
• Ensure the correct amount of bulk and packaging material on the production floor to ensure that the line does not stop waiting for materials;
• Ensure Line Leads are completing all quality checks in accordance with the product specification sheets and BTPL QA standards;
• Ensure all bulk and/or packaging materials that is brought to the line are recorded on the QA traceability form;
• Ensure Line Leads are recording all outgoing finished product from the line into Nulogy - making sure that lot codes and quantities are correct;
• Ensure that Line Leads print a pallet tag for every completed pallet of Finished Product (only once this tag is created can the material handler/forklift driver move the completed product to the staging area);
• Supervise Line Staff, making sure that there is sufficient labour to meet production requirements;
• Make sure that area is always clean and safe;
• Coordinate and communicate with the Production Supervisors to ensure the flow of production is maintained;
• Act as a back-up for the Production Supervisor due to vacation and other absences;
• Train staff on specific job duties, Company health and safety procedures and Company good manufacturing policies;
• Ensure production equipment and machinery is running efficiently and effectively and promptly advise Maintenance Mechanics of any repairs, breakdowns or troubleshooting requirements;
• Comply with Company strategies and policies when handling paperwork and inventory;
• Promote a healthy & safe working environment by ensuring safety standards are met;
• Follow all Company health and safety policies and procedures and work in compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act;
• All other duties as assigned by the Company.

Education/Work experience requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent (College or business degree in Business or Related Courses an asset);
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in production environment (food processing or food packaging environment preferred);
• Experience using Nulogy, SAP or other ERP & MRP system is an asset.

Key technical & behavioural competencies:

• Excellent leadership, problem solving, analytical and organization skills;
• Effective written and verbal communication skills;
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) proficiency.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those most qualified will be contacted.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to BelPakHR@belpak.com  quoting “Shift Coordinator - Markham” in the subject line.