Operations Supervisor

Operations Supervisor Pork Processing

Location: Arthur ON
Salary: $70000 $90000

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Our client is a well-established family-owned pork processing company with over 30 years of success in the industry. Known for its commitment to quality innovation and operational excellence the company continues to grow while maintaining a strong focus on food safety employee development and customer satisfaction.

Reporting to the Operations Manager this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced leader to oversee production operations within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Position Overview

As the Operations Supervisor you will lead a team of approximately 70 employees overseeing the daily operations of a pork processing facility. This includes the receiving of live hogs harvesting evisceration cutting deboning packaging sanitation and production activities.

You will be responsible for maintaining a safe efficient and high-performing operation while ensuring compliance with all food safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations supervising salaried and hourly employees to achieve production targets.
  
• Foster a positive work environment through coaching mentoring training and employee development.
  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives and reduce operational waste.
  
• Monitor production metrics and implement improvements to increase productivity and reduce costs.
  
• Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with workplace safety standards and proactively addressing hazards.
  
• Ensure compliance with HACCP GMP SOPs and all food safety and quality requirements.
  
• Lead corrective actions related to quality production and operational performance.
  
• Oversee sanitation and maintenance activities.
  
• Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives including OEE 5S TPM DDS and continuous improvement programs.
  
• Communicate production performance action plans and operational updates to leadership and production teams.
  
• Work closely with Production Planning Materials Management Finance Human Resources and Quality Assurance to achieve operational goals.
  
• Step into the Operations/Production Manager role when required.
  
• Troubleshoot production issues quickly to minimize downtime and maintain efficiency.
  

Daily Responsibilities

• Review staffing requirements and assign team members appropriately.
  
• Communicate daily production schedules and priorities.
  
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with internal departments as needed.
  
• Maintain a strong presence on the production floor to support operations and ensure compliance.
  
• Review production efficiencies and make real-time operational decisions.
  
• Complete production FSQA HACCP and operational reports.
  
• Ensure shift handovers are completed effectively.
  

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Food Science Management or a related discipline preferred.
  
• 57 years of leadership experience in food manufacturing or food production.
  
• Experience within a large-scale high-speed manufacturing environment.
  
• Strong knowledge of HACCP GMP BRC and USDA/CFIA food safety regulations.
  
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing TPM OEE and continuous improvement initiatives.
  
• Excellent leadership communication and problem-solving skills.
  
• Strong organizational and planning abilities.
  
• Ability to analyze production data and make sound operational decisions.
  
• Comfortable working in a hands-on leadership role.
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with hot and cold temperatures.
  
• Exposure to wet and slippery surfaces food allergens and production equipment.
  
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and climb stairs or ladders as required.
  

Why Consider This Opportunity

• Competitive salary of $70000$90000
  
• Join a stable and growing organization with an excellent reputation.
  
• Lead a large production team and make a meaningful operational impact.
  
• Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
  
• Long-term career growth within a successful food manufacturing organization.
  

If you have a passion for food manufacturing operational leadership and building high-performing teams wed love to hear from you.

Required Skills:

Qualifications Bachelors degree in Food Science Management or a related discipline preferred. 57 years of leadership experience in food manufacturing or food production. Experience within a large-scale high-speed manufacturing environment. Strong knowledge of HACCP GMP BRC and USDA/CFIA food safety regulations. Experience with Lean Manufacturing TPM OEE and continuous improvement initiatives. Excellent leadership communication and problem-solving skills. Strong organizational and planning abilities. Ability to analyze production data and make sound operational decisions. Comfortable working in a hands-on leadership role.

Required Education:

QualificationsBachelors degree in Food Science Management or a related discipline preferred.57 years of leadership experience in food manufacturing or food within a large-scale high-speed manufacturing knowledge of HACCP GMP BRC and USDA/CFIA food safety with Lean Manufacturing TPM OEE and continuous improvement leadership communication and problem-solving organiz

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: 20 - 20