Shift Leader

About the Role:

The Liquid Shift Leader is responsible for overseeing operations, maintenance, planning, and ensuring optimal efficiency across all production lines in a Lean Manufacturing environment. This role requires a strong commitment to food and employee safety, ensuring strict compliance with all regulatory standards, including BRC, HACCP, GMP, and Health & Safety programs.
The Liquid Leader ensures daily production activities align with the company’s strategic goals and that products are manufactured efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead daily production operations with a focus on safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement (TPM, GMP, 5S).
• Ensure full compliance with food safety and occupational health standards.
• Communicate production schedules, set clear expectations, and ensure follow-up with team members.
• Supervise and evaluate workforce performance and maintain optimal conditions in work areas.
• Coordinate sanitation tasks, maintenance needs, rework processes, and basic equipment repairs.
• Manage personnel matters such as vacation scheduling, attendance tracking, discipline, and training.
• Actively participate in health and safety programs and conduct incident investigations.
• Record and manage production data in SAP to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Provide hands-on leadership and positive guidance to both production and maintenance teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to support continuous and efficient workflow.

About You:

• Professional experience in food industry, pharmaceutical, or cosmetics companies (desirable).
• 3+ years of experience as an Operational Leader.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
• Strong leadership, organizational skills, soft skills, with a focus on creativity and teamwork.
• SAP experience is considered an asset.
• Solid knowledge of TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) and continuous improvement practices.
• Conversational English.

What You Can Expect from Barry Callebaut:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• A work environment that promotes flexibility and work-life balance.
• An inclusive culture where diversity is embraced — we call it #OneBC! Just ask our champions from the Americas Women’s Forum and the Racial Equality Forum.
• Career development and internal growth opportunities.
• The opportunity to be part of our global initiative Forever Chocolate, focused on sustainable cocoa farming, zero child labor, climate action, and 100% sustainable ingredients in all our products.