Program supervisor Jobs in Brampton, ON

About Us:

At Lactalis Canada, we’re proud to be recognized among Forbes’ Top Employers and to share a 140-year legacy of quality and innovation. Our mission is simple: to enrich the lives of Canadians through beloved dairy brands like Black Diamond®, Lactantia®, Astro®, Balderson®, and Cheestrings®.

As part of our team, you already know the value we place on collaboration, growth, and flexibility. This internal opportunity is your chance to take the next step in your career and continue shaping our future together.

Job Purpose

The Production Supervisor is responsible for supervising the day-to-day production operations at the plant facility including proactively conducting root cause analysis and correcting operating issues and employee activities. The position is responsible for ensuring a safe operation, key targets and results are achieved, effective management of resources, identifying and leading continuous improvement initiatives, and scheduling and related services to help ensure production objectives are met. Base schedule is weekends, 12 hours. Fri/Sat/Sun 6pm - 6am with the need to help support other shifts when the need arises. (vacation coverage,)

Critical Success Factors:

• Support operation of the production departments/teams to ensure that quantitative and qualitative measures included in the operating plan are met, including those related to health and safety, standard costs, cost reductions, productivity, GMP, sanitation, customer satisfaction, production scheduling, staffing and capital/technological improvement plans by measuring, analyzing and executing corrective actions in these areas. Promote a focus on excellence in all production activities including those required to support optimal quality, yield and cost containment, and minimal re-work or downgrades.
• Provide leadership to improve health and safety performance by being a role model in safety and demonstrating due diligence through applying the corporate health & safety program elements. These focus on incident prevention through hazard identification, implementing necessary controls, training, education, and audits. Where necessary, take corrective action to address unsafe situations and employee behaviours, uphold Parmalat’s Lactalis’ cardinal and other safety rules and procedures, and communicate with appropriate resources to address any hazardous conditions or unsafe employee conduct.
• Provide leadership and supervision to staff by providing work direction, performance feedback, and recommendations for training and development. Promote a positive labour-management relationship and ensure compliance with the Company’s corporate and legal obligations under the Collective Agreement (where applicable), as well as various statutes and regulations such as the Employment Standards Act, Workers Compensation Act, and the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Ensure GMP and S.O.Ps are adhered to at all times, and that all products consistently meet specifications. When assigned, ensure timely and thorough sanitation of all equipment and facilities to allow for efficient and on-time production start-up and delivery of products to customers.
• Participate in the development and implementation of operational and capital budgets, safety compliance, training and production plans by monitoring results against plan and support corrective action plans accordingly.
• Participate in and management of the SAP sanitation module program. This includes implementation and ongoing monitoring and upkeep of the facility cleaning and sanitation program. Provide supervision and hands on support to the team by participating in sanitation and cleaning activities as required.

Key Attributes of the Ideal Candidate:

• College diploma or University degree preferably in Food Science or Engineering
• Minimum two (2) years experience in food production supervision
• Experienced as a supervisor and/or providing leadership to production teams in dairy or related food or pharmaceutical industry. HACCP exposure preferred.
• Certified and/or experienced in the supervisory responsibilities under WSIB/WCB, OSHA, and First Aid an asset
• Team facilitation/leadership skills and ability to develop employees and implement continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong interpersonal, and verbal and written communications skills
• Strong analytical, problem solving, planning, and decision making skills
• Ability to diagnose and coordinate activities to resolve mechanical manufacturing issues in food manufacturing
• Proficient with standard office computer technology such as Microsoft Office (Word & Excel), as well as business systems such as SAP
• Must be available to work designated shift and work alternative shifts for part of the year to cover vacations.

Internal Applications

Please ensure you have notified your direct manager and local HR Manager prior to submitting your application so they are aware you are exploring the opportunity.

Employee Referral Program

We greatly appreciate your referrals! Should you wish to refer a deserving candidate for the position please fill out the Referral form found here: Employee Referral Program Instructions / Instructions relatives au programme de référencement des employés and email it to the Human Resource Representative above along with the referral's resume.

Reminder, this role is eligible for a referral bonus of $2,500

Compensation

As part of our commitment to fairness, trust, and transparency and our ambition to be an Employer of Choice, the base salary range for this position is $70,100 – $87,600+.

Please note: Please note: Along with a comprehensive Total Rewards package, your actual base salary will be fair, competitive, and be based on your skills, experience, and qualifications.

What Lactalis will offer:

Lactalis Canada believes in rewarding its people with the following comprehensive benefits package and perks:

• A Competitive Base Salary

• A Performance-Based Bonus System

• 4 weeks vacation

• Benefits starting day 1

• A Pension Program with an Employer Match at 100% of up to 6%

• Tuition reimbursement plan of up to $3,000/year

• A Volunteer Day to give back to your community

• Learning and Development opportunities

• A commitment to internal career advancement with potential for international mobility

Our ESG commitment:

Our ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) roadmap drives our sustainability mission. We aim to positively impact communities and the planet by enabling stakeholders including our people, consumers, customers, suppliers, dairy farmers, government, and industry partners to have a positive impact on the wellbeing of our communities and the planet through all that we do.

At Lactalis Canada, we value our employees as catalysts for positive change. Together, we will create a sustainable future, promote belonging, and make a lasting impact on the world.

Our commitment to DEI:

Fuel Our Culture with Your Uniqueness! Lactalis thrives on the value each person brings. We're dedicated to amplifying diverse voices, inviting personal and professional growth, and embracing everyone's true selves. We're committed to crafting an environment that genuinely welcomes all, reflecting the richness of our people and communities. We apply an equal access to employment program and invite women, aboriginal people, visible minorities, and people with disabilities to apply.

Our promise extends to accessible processes and spaces. If you require accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent), please inform our Talent Acquisition team – confidentiality will be maintained.

Compensation:

As part of our commitment to fairness, trust, and transparency and our ambition to be an Employer of Choice, the base salary range for this position is: $70,100–$87,600+

Please note: Along with a comprehensive Total Rewards package, your actual base salary will be fair, competitive, and be based on your skills, experience, and qualifications.