Shift Manager

Cavendish Farms; Lethbridge; Hybrid; CAD 73,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated supervisor to lead a team in a dynamic food processing environment. This full-time position involves overseeing unionized employees, ensuring productivity, and maintaining high standards of safety and quality. The role offers opportunities for personal and professional growth within a supportive culture that values teamwork and integrity. With a commitment to employee development and a competitive benefits package, this is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in the food industry.

Benefits

Flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan

Employee & Family Assistance Programs

Health & wellness reimbursements

Maternity leave top-up program

RRSP matching program

Job related training and development

Hybrid work schedule

Relocation costs

Qualifications

• 1+ year of production experience in food processing required.
• Experience managing a unionized workforce is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise unionized employees and ensure productivity targets are met.
• Ensure compliance with safety and food safety regulations.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Multi-tasking

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Proactive initiative

Flexibility to adapt to shift work

Education

Post Secondary Education

Tools

Microsoft Office

JD Edwards system

Job description

Job Description

This position reports directly to Senior Shift Manager on shift as well as the Production Manager. The job incumbent will directly supervise unionized employees. This position requires interaction with all departments within Cavendish Farms.

Work Address: Cavendish Farms Lethbridge, 4620 43rd St N, Lethbridge, AB T1H 6P3

Terms of Employment: This is a permanent salaried full-time shift work position, 42 hrs/week.

Language of Work: English

Annual Salary: $73,650 to $78,000

To Apply for this Career Opportunity:

1. online
2. via email [e-mail], please have job ID 3084 in the subject line

Responsibilities

• Utilize equipment, supplies, and personnel to maximize productivity.
• Meet production output targets including yields and volume.
• Identify productivity improvements.
• Provide guidance and supervision to employees to ensure that standard operating procedures are understood and followed.
• Document and maintain accurate records with respect to employee performance, product quality, daily reconciliation, health and safety, and attendance.
• Develop, lead, and coach employees through effective training and recognition.
• Foster and maintain a positive labor relations environment by ensuring that all employees are treated with respect, and employee concerns are managed in accordance with the Collective Agreement.
• Ensure compliance to Government regulations and Company specifications for HACCP, Sanitation, and Safety.
• Health and Safety responsibilities
• Food Safety responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Interpersonal skills with the ability to manage conflict and build teams.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Is proactive and takes initiative.
• The flexibility to adapt to a 24-hour, 7-day operation schedule – 12 hours rotating day and night shift including alternate weekends.
• Ability to work 36-48 hours a week.
• Flexibility to cover overtime shifts.
• Knowledge of food safety standards (HACCP, GMPs, SQF, etc.)
• Knowledge of JD Edwards system.
• Post Secondary Education
• 1 year or more of production experience in a food processing industry.
• Experience in a potato manufacturing industry is required.
• 1 year or more of related supervisory experience in a unionized environment.
• Managing unionized workforce experience is required.

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About The Team

Cavendish Farms is a leading producer of frozen food products for retail and foodservice markets throughout Canada, the United States, and around the world. We have two state-of-the-art potato processing plants in PEI, one in Lethbridge, AB and another in Jamestown, ND. Headquartered in Dieppe, NB, the company also operates an appetizer plant in Wheatley, ON and has sales office locations in Toronto and Boston. Cavendish Farms is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package including but not limited to:

• A flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan
• Employee & Family Assistance Programs
• Health & wellness reimbursements, includes gym memberships, fitness classes or online workout programs
• Maternity leave top-up program (if applicable)
• RRSP matching program
• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development as well as 24/7 access to online curated learning
• Growth and progression opportunities within Cavendish Farms and the larger network of the J.D. Irving, Limited group of companies
• Hybrid work schedule (if applicable) to provide you the flexibility to work from home up to 2 days per week
• Relocation costs (if applicable)