Production Lead, Toronto

**Summary** NutriAg by HGS is a fast growing, crop-technology company based out of Toronto, Canada. We are dedicated to solving the complex needs of fields and farmers through safe, plant-specific nutrient solutions. The result is environmentally sustainable products and higher performance in the field — in the Americas and across the globe. Our people are at the center of our success, and we are committed to building a supportive, growth-orientated workplace. The Production Lead is responsible for leading the business operation through the production process. The Production Lead is for the safety and well-being of the employees during the shift, maintaining a clean working environment, and resolving problems that occur during the shift. **Roles & Responsibilities** - Support supervision of the liquid and powder plant. - Execute the production plan as needed based on orders and priorities. - Ensure all production policies and procedures are strictly followed. - Organize staff and equipment to ensure maximum efficiency, quality, and productivity. - Provide timely responses to customer order requests and ensure deadlines are met. - Enforce requirements of PWI and quality control systems. - Participate in batch creation to meet deadlines. - Follow material handling policies and procedures. - Operate heavy equipment, such as a forklift or pallet jack, safely and efficiently. - Control the entries for the scrubber operation & the production records. - Participate in maintenance interventions and upgrades of equipment. - Update the plant manager on breakages. - Monitor the daily pre-shift inspections. - Work with quality control to rework materials that do not meet specifications. - Maintain GMP and good housekeeping of the liquid plant. - Maintain liquid plant quality control and sampling records. - Verify the weight/counts of the bags, weight on labels for every bulk batch, the correct palletizing, labeling, fill quantities, and appearance of all outputs of the liquid plant. - Issue and create production orders and labels. - Enforce Nutri AG safety policies and procedures. - Train new employees and give orientation upon arrival. - Perform other duties as assigned. **Qualifications** - High school diploma or equivalent - Minimum five (5) years of related experience in a manufacturing environment - Experience in a production lead role is preferred - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Ability to work independently, with limited oversight, in a face-paced environment. **Physical Requirements** - Prolonged periods of standing. - Prolonged exposure to temperatures in both low and high temperature environments. - Lift up to 25kg bags. **What We Offer** - Collaborative, people-first culture - Competitive compensation and benefits packages - Savings and retirements plan for employer match - Paid time-off - Career pathing and developmental opportunities