Food and Beverage Processing Supervisor

Tollden Farms Inc.; Kemptville; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian food processing company in Kemptville is seeking a supervisor to manage food production activities. The role requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in the industry and proficiency in computer systems like QuickBooks. The candidate must have a secondary school education and be able to supervise a team of 10-12 people. This full-time position offers an hourly wage of $36 with a work schedule from Monday to Friday, including required overtime and weekend work.

Benefits

Savings plan

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in food processing industry required.
• Experience in handling basic machinery and plumbing a strong asset.
• Comfortable working in cold/refrigerated environments.

Responsibilities

• Recommend productivity measures and supervise worker activities.
• Establish work schedules and train staff on safety procedures.
• Prepare production reports and requisition materials.

Skills

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Effective interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Mechanical experience

Driver’s licence

Computer knowledge

Education

Completion of secondary school

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

Word

Job description

Overview

Company : Tollden Farms Inc.

Business information : Tollden Farms Inc. manufactures and sells raw pet food. We purchase raw meat and vegetables from suppliers, grind and mix it, freeze it into tubes, and slice into patties. Product is then packaged into bags, and sold throughout Ontario and Quebec. We are currently in the process of taking our product nationally.

Location & Employment

Business Address : 77 Settlers Way, Kemptville, ON K0G 1J0

Work Location : 7775 Merlyn Wilson Road, Kemptville, ON, K0G 1J0

Type of Employment : Full Time – Permanent

Start Date : As soon as possible

Job Description

• Recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Supervise, coordinate and schedule (and possibly review) activities of workers
• Establish methods to meet work schedules and coordinate work activities with other work units
• Train staff/workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
• Recommend personnel actions such as hiring and promotions
• Prepare production and other reports
• Requisition on order materials, equipment and supplies
• Identify, evaluate, control, and prevent hazards at all stages of the food production process
• Drive vehicle to load/unload trucks for packaging and orders
• Maintain and service commercial machinery
• Fleet Management
• Facility & Site Maintenance

Requirements

• Education : Completion of secondary school is required
• Experience : A minimum of three years of experience in the food, beverage or associated products processing industry are required.
• Driver’s licence is required.
• Computer knowledge is required. Must be comfortable running an accounting system (QuickBooks) Inventory control, Excel, Word.
• Mechanical Experience : Working knowledge of basic machinery and Basic Knowledge of machine electrical and mechanical components are strong assets.
• Plumbing & Drainage experience is a strong asset.
• Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities : Fast-paced environment, Attention to detail, Work under pressure, Handling heavy loads, Overtime required.
• Personal Suitability : Flexibility, Organized, Team player, Effective interpersonal skills, Reliability, Judgement.
• Work Site Environment : Cold / refrigerated
• Work Setting : Meat processing and/or packing plant / establishment
• Ability to supervise : 10 – 12 people
• Weight handling : Up to 23kg (50 lbs.)
• Workers Supervised : Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing.
• Language : English is required.

Salary

$36.00 hourly, 37.5 – 40 hours per week.

Benefits

Benefits : Savings plan.

Important Information

The schedule will be from Monday to Friday, from 8 AM to 4 PM (including 30 minutes of unpaid lunchtime and 2 healthy breaks of 15 minutes each, which are paid). Flexibility on schedule is required. Overtime and Weekend work will also be required depending on the business’ needs.