Frozen Production Shift Supervisor

Silver Valley Farms Ltd.; Maple Ridge; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company in Canada is seeking a Frozen Production Shift Supervisor to oversee production processes and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate should have a post-secondary degree and relevant supervisory experience in the food processing industry. Responsibilities include monitoring production plans, ensuring a safe work environment, and leading a team to meet production targets. Competitive wage of $21 - $23 per hour based on experience and qualifications is offered.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years supervisory/production experience in soft fruit or food processing industry.
• Proficient in food safety and quality assurance.
• Good verbal and written communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all safety rules, procedures, and practices.
• Monitor production plan, resolving problems as they arise.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.

Skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication skills

Food safety knowledge

Teamwork

Education

Post-secondary degree, diploma or certificate in a related field

Job description

Position Summary

Silver Valley Farms Ltd. is a fast paced, high-volume farm and fruit packing facility in Maple Ridge. We are currently seeking a full time Frozen Production Shift Supervisor. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, reliable and responsible.

Responsibilities

• Complies with all safety rules, procedures, and work practices. Report all safety incidents.
• Complies with good manufacturing practices.
• Keeps work areas and equipment clean and in order. Assist with the cleaning and sanitation of production areas and/or equipment.
• Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of equipment, and resources; maintaining compliance with safety, food safety and food quality procedures.
• Completes production plan; monitoring progress; resolving problems; reporting results of the processing flow.
• Maintains workflow by monitoring steps of the process; setting processing variables; observing equipment; facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process. Partners with maintenance personnel and contractors to solve and analyze breakdowns.
• Sets up line for startup and sanitation. Sets line speed to achieve production targets.
• Eliminates sources of spills through continuous improvement activities.
• Partner with Quality Assurance team to monitor semi-finished product temperatures and record freezer temperatures, monitor chlorine levels and ensure quick sanitations during breaks and meals.
• Partner with Quality Assurance team to detect and eliminate foreign matter.
• Initiates and fosters a spirit of cooperation within and between departments.
• Ensures operation of equipment by evaluating freezing capacity with power engineer on shift, calling for repairs, evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• CCP monitoring and responsible for corrective actions as required.
• Keep track of employee attendance and performance. Recommends staffing actions such as hiring or duties adjustments.
• Any other tasks assigned by Production Manager.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree, diploma or certificate in a related field.
• 1- 2 years supervisory/production experience in soft fruit industry or food processing industry
• Experience in and proven understanding of food safety and quality assurance
• Excellent problem solving, leadership and communication skills.
• Good verbal and written communication (English).
• Own transportation.

Others

• Full time – 2-year duration
• Estimated start date: May 1, 2026
• Wage: $21 - $23 hourly based on experience and qualifications.
• Positions available: 1