Production Supervisor
Position Summary / Objective :
The Production Supervisor is responsible for protecting our core values and ensuring a safe and productive
workplace.
Primary Responsibilities :
Manage a production team of hourly employees, on multiple lines, leading by example and ensuring
compliance to company’s policies across the shift related to Health & Safety, Environmental Safety, Good
Manufacturing Practices (GMP), as well as Food Safety and Quality,
Plan production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products including but
not limited to developing plans for efficient use of material, machines, and people for their shift.
Lead by example to train, develop, and inspire production teams to establish a high-performance culture,
where we all work coherently to win together.
Responsible for maximizing the efficiency on each line, working collaboratively with other departments (ie.
Engineering, Maintenance, R&D, Quality.) to achieve departmental / company goals.
Lead and drive root cause analysis to identify and eliminate issues that may arise, recommending solutions
to avoid reoccurrence.
Partner with temp agencies as the primary contact to review people requirements, and staff shift
appropriately.
Responsible for reviewing and approving employee hours through the payroll system (ADP), as well as
managing vacation requests, upholding the company policy related to time off.
Work alongside the People & Values team regarding any employee relations that may occur, including
assisting with investigations and following the company’s progressive coaching initiatives.
Provide proactive Health & Safety leadership, to ensure that our behaviour-based observations are
completed, and accidents / incidents are reported in a timely manner.
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Education & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Food Science, Business Operations, or a related field (or equivalent
education and experience)
5+ years of experience within a Manufacturing environment preferred, with a good understanding of
manufacturing processes, regulations regarding safety, quality and GMPs.
o Experience within the food manufacturing field would be an asset.
Proficient computer skills, including and not limited to Microsoft Office, and familiarity working with ERP.
Skills & Abilities
Excellent team building and management skills, with the ability to lead and coach teams to achieve
performance in quality, cost, and company service metrics.
- Self-starter with a high level of initiative and ADAPTABLILITY
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, mechanical aptitude
- Demonstrates HUMILITY on a day-to-day basis.