Supervisor, Production - #446258

Position Summary

Reporting to the Plant Superintendent, the Production Supervisor is responsible for managing production operations on assigned shift(s) that achieve/meet requirements for safety, regulatory compliance, environment, quality, customer service and cost. As part of the Plant’s leadership team, contributes to building and maintaining a culture of continuous improvement of processes, efficiencies and productivity.

Work Schedule: Morning Shift, Monday to Friday

Key Accountabilities

• Deliver results for production lines on assigned shift(s) in accordance with approved production plans/schedules to meet business objectives. This is achieved by:
• Providing effective leadership and direction to hourly employees (coaching, cross-training, addressing and resolution of HR-related issues and concerns)
• Appropriate resource allocation
• Communication and an on-going reinforcement of production performance indicators/requirements (i.e. health and safety; food safety and quality, customer service, cost, etc.)
• Check weekly and daily production schedules and stock available against plans and advise the plant management of any discrepancies/issues to ensure uninterrupted production process and meeting required efficiency/productivity levels.
• Contribute to reviews and analysis of the production performance indicators / requirements to maximize the value and quality of production outputs.
• Monitor production environment (i.e. equipment, quality, cost, efficiencies, yield, etc.) through establishing a feedback mechanism to ensure proactive resolution of production issues and consistent quality of work and product.
• Assume the responsibilities of the Department Manager in their absence.
  
  

Requirements

• Post-Secondary degree or diploma with emphasis on food processing, business management,
• 2 years of experience as a Supervisor in manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)
• Knowledge of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point), WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) and Lean manufacturing concepts
• Proven experience in and ability to manage workforce within the guidelines provided through Collective Agreement / Terms and Conditions, and Human Resources policies and guidelines.
• Strong communication and analytical skills