Position Snapshot

Business area: Nestlé Canada

Location: 72 Sterling Road, Toronto, ON

On-site, typically Monday to Friday; supports a 24/7 operation and may require flexibility in shifts and days worked, including weekends and statutory holidays.

Compensation Range: $ 80,000 - $90,000

At Nestlé Canada, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation and job posting practices. This position offers a competitive salary within the range specified above, aligned with our commitment to equitable pay practices.  

About Us

Nestlé is the world’s largest food and beverage company, with more than 2,000 brands ranging from global icons to local favourites and operations in 190 countries. In Canada, our purpose is to enhance quality of life and contribute to a healthier future—guided by values rooted in respect for ourselves, others, diversity, and the future. You will join a people-focused culture that values collaboration, continuous learning, and clear pathways for development and growth.

What to Expect: 

We are seeking a Senior Production Team Leader to help deliver the factory’s objectives by engaging employees, building capability, and advancing ways of working through TPM methodology. You will lead the end-to-end performance of a group of production lines—translating the production plan into strong daily execution, ensuring compliance with internal and external requirements, and achieving safety, quality, cost, delivery, and environmental targets. This role also supports increased shop-floor autonomy, aligned to the complexity of the operation.  

This position is an existing vacancy

A typical day in the Life of a Senior Team Leader

• Champion a strong personnel and food safety culture and maintain safe working conditions by enforcing hygiene and safety procedures
• Deliver consistent product quality by ensuring finished goods are manufactured to standards and manufacturing instructions, leveraging digital systems and tools.
• Sustain NGMP standards by keeping work areas and installations clean, organized, and audit-ready.
• Drive line performance through operational reviews (SHO, SOR, DOR, WOR) and standard routines (SDCA) to achieve sustainable results.
• Accelerate continuous improvement by applying structured problem-solving and knowledge-sharing tools (e.g., RCA, KSR, OPL).
• Build a high-performing team by developing and executing development plans, adherence to safety and hygiene procedures, and ensuring required competencies (including temporary employees) through effective training.
• Partner with key stakeholders—including shift teams, Maintenance, Unions, and functional representatives—to eliminate barriers and deliver results.

Role Requirements

• Post-secondary degree in a technical field.
• 3–6 years of experience in a functional role within the CPG industry (Preferred).
• Experience managing, engaging, and motivating direct reports.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.

Preferred Skills

• Demonstrated judgment and sound decision-making.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to address non-compliance constructively and effectively.
• Ability to maintain a safe working environment through effective housekeeping and safe work practices.
• Ability to support smooth operations through effective staffing and deployment, and to set clear, objectives.

Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards package, including health and dental benefits starting on your first day. 
• Company-matched pension plan.
• Three weeks of vacation and five personal paid holidays.
• Flexible work arrangements, where operational requirements permit.
• Strong training and development programs, with opportunities to grow across the organization.
• Educational assistance and tuition reimbursement.
• Bonus eligibility.
• Access to the Discount Company store with Nestlé, Nespresso, and Purina products (Located across various Nestle offices/sites) 

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