Production Supervisor

It’s an exciting time to be part of Give & Go !

We’re currently hiring for a Production Supervisor.

As a Production Supervisor, you will be responsible for coordinating and supervising day-to-day plant production operations, through guiding, and assisting employees in the attainment of production and quality goals / standards, developing and mentoring team members, and driving safety performance results that meet and / or exceed company goal and targets.

What You Will Get to Do :

• Participate in the development and execution of the site’s KPIs and the company’s long-term plan (LTP)
• Communicate and co-ordinate with other supervisors / managers to ensure site goals / strategies are met
• Define resource requirements, work planning and engage in employee scheduling activities, including tracking hours & identify, develop and implement process improvements
• Lead, coach, develop, and motivate plant staff by providing feedback and conducting formal evaluations & may lead Sanitation, Receiving and Maintenance department staff while on night shift.
• Assisting in hiring and training employees & coordinate and encourage employee involvement in team building
• Initiate and attend meetings as required to ensure continuous improvement activities continue as per plan.
• Supervise personnel in the efficient use of equipment and materials to produce quality products on time in accordance with the production business plan
• Ensure company policies and procedures are followed and consistently applied in area of scope & develop and implement activities to ensure Environmental Health & Safety, Quality and legal standards are met.
• Ensure that all products are processed and packed in accordance with Company standards, including HACCP and applicable legislation & manage resources to ensure budget targets are met
• Ensure that there is an engagement with maintenance on any of the activities so that we can ensure the job is completed within a planned time
• Document departmental performance metrics, to include but not limited to : Direct Labor Hours, On-Time Delivery, Training Hours Conducted, errors per employee, employee productivity.
• Be proactive in satisfying customer needs by communicating to sales or other department requests within 24 hours, troubleshooting problem orders, and follow thru from producing order to shipping out the door & delegate work assignments based on the production schedule and customer requirements, and assure that employees are at maximum productivity
• Conduct labor tracking of production orders & demonstrate accountability on operator productivity.
• Responsible for assisting with production problems, ensuring tools and equipment are available

Recipe for Success :

Completion of a college diploma or equivalent

Minimum of 3 years of prior supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment

• Previous experience providing leadership for HACCP / GMP’s, Allergens and Health & Safety.
• Excellent knowledge of Food Safety, SPC, GMP’s, SQF, HACCP, Allergens and Health & Safety
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written; strong listening skills).
• Strong judgement, analysis and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make decisions.
• Good ability to motivate and empower team members by providing feedback and recognition
• Strong ability to influence stakeholders and manage conflict
• Ability to prioritize demands and shift between conflicting priorities in a fast-paced work environment
• Strong computer skills, with familiarity with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

What we offer :

• It’s an exciting time to be part of the Give & Go team as we are growing rapidly and want you to become a part our growth and extraordinarily bright future.
• As we grow, we are committed to preserve the parts of our diversity & culture that is unique, people focused and are core to our success at every size.

Our values of Quality, Direct Communication and Respect mean something.

• Learning and growth; we are working to create an environment where sharing new ideas, experimenting and learning from each other is strongly encouraged.
• Competitive benefits, along with work, life balance!

Great people, baking great products, for a great future.

Give & Go Prepared Foods Corp. is a proud member of the Mondelēz family and has been a leading and growing North American manufacturer of baked goods for over 30 years.

If you're looking for a company that will provide you with opportunities for career growth and development, while working with an energetic and team with deeply ingrained values of respect, direct and open communication, quality, and accountability, we’d love to have you join our team.

Our Consumer Brands : two-bite® brand, including two bite-brownies®, Kimberley's Bakeshoppe™, Mason St. Bakehouse™, and The Worthy Crumb Pastry Co™

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply directly. Give and Go is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants and employees regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic or national origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences (for which a pardon has been granted), disability, marital or family status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected], citing "AODA" in the subject line, along with your request and contact information.

While we appreciate all resume submissions, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.