Production Supervisor

Darling Ingredients is a global leader in providing natural and sustainable ingredients for the food, feed and fuel sectors. Conducting business as Darling International Canada Inc. in Canada, Darling operates six processing facilities across the country and is Canada's largest provider of rendering and recycling services to the food industry. Darling provides essential services to the food industry through the efficient and environmentally responsible management of collecting, processing and converting by-products into ingredients for the animal feed, pet food, aquaculture, fertilizer and biofuel industries. We are committed to environmental sustainability, superior quality and excellent customer service.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Production Supervisor, reporting to the Production Manager, will lead a team of hourly plant production employees. The holder of this position will supervise the rendering production facility in Dundas, Ontario with a focus on health and safety activities, product quality and optimize the use of resources. The successful candidate will also promote staff development. This role is rotating shifts.

SCHEDULE: Rotating Shifts-Days, Afternoons and Nights

POSITION TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must be available for Rotating Shifts
• Maintain and build an environment conducive to productive and positive relationships with employees
• Support and train hourly production employees and serve as a mentor and coach to ensure the successful development of their own staff.
• Assume a leadership role in the health and safety program and help to create the health and safety annual plan for the establishment
• Ensure current and future compliance with all standards, including the Ministry of Environment, the Ministry of Labour, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, the CFIA, HACCP
• Monitor and generate reports on production related performance
• Lead and complete projects as assigned by the Production Manager
• Encourage process improvements in all operational functions
• Support the implementation of capital and operational improvements
• Organize and lead production team meetings/training as required
• Maintain positive relationships with both hourly and managerial staff members
• Train to operate production equipment when needed
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• The preferred candidate will have between 3 and 5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing production environment.
• Post-secondary degree/diploma in engineering, science or a related technical field an asset
• Experience in a supervisory capacity promoting a teamwork approach
• Experience in coaching and mentoring to assist in successful staff development
• Ability to work independently and take initiative with a positive outlook
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Proven ability to perform multiple tasks in a dynamic work environment
• High level of computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Knowledge of Oracle and Kronos a plus
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to cooperate and build relationships with other functional areas and other facilities within Darling Ingredients

WE OFFER:

• Pay Range: CA $70,000 - $85,000/annum
• Life Insurance, Disability, Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Health and Dental Benefit Plan
• Participation in Annual Incentive Plan
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• Educational Assistance Programs and, Scholarship Programs

Darling International Canada Inc. is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities where our facilities are located. We actively seek qualified individuals with demonstrated skill and knowledge to deal with all aspects of diversity in a manufacturing environment. We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). The Human Resources Contact responsible for this position will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. This document is available in alternate format on request.

This job posting is for a current vacancy within our organization.

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