production supervisor - food and beverage processing

Work setting

• Processing company
• Food and beverage plant
• Food and / or beverage processing

Tasks

• Minimize hazards at all stages of the food production process
• Train staff / workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
• Prepare production and other reports
• Recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule (and possibly review) activities of workers
• Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other work units
• Perform corrective machine adjustments
• Enforce policies and procedures
• Conduct performance reviews
• Food safety / handling skills
• Supervisory Experience
• Ensure adherence to safety regulations

Supervision

• Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Forklift Operator Certification

Type of product

• Food and food products

Computer and technology knowledge

• HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) knowledge

Type of production or direction concentration

• Technical direction

Industrial processes and products experience

• Quality assurance and control

Regulations knowledge

• Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) regulations
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance of machinery and equipment

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Reliability
• Leadership

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Travel insurance