GENERAL FOREPERSON-BROOKS, ALBERTA

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With approximately 3,300 employees, JBS Food Canada ULC (“JBS Canada”) is one of Canada's largest beef processors. Consisting of four locations—the main processing facility located in Brooks, Alberta, where approximately 4,200 head of cattle are harvested and processed daily; the Head Office and a case ready plant, both based in Calgary, Alberta; and JBS Ontario, a case ready plant located in Belleville, Ontario.

At JBS Canada, our people are our greatest asset. We are currently seeking a General Foreperson to join our team at our main processing facility in Brooks, AB.

Relocation assistance available

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Directs and supervises Fabrication Supervisors by direct person-to-person instruction to assure correct, accurate, and timely execution of Production orders and directions of the Production Superintendent and Plant General Manager.
• Ensures the achievement of labor standards, production schedules, and timely deliveries on all production orders by training and motivating employees and by continuous checking, evaluation, and enforcement of Good Manufacturing Principles.
• Studies, institutes, and maintains efficient and safe work practices, procedures, facilities by cooperating with the Human Resources, Safety, Abilities and Maintenance Departments.
• Assures strict compliance with all quality standards; by working with Quality Assurance to ensure all production standards are met.
• Provides counseling of all Production Supervisors and plant personnel, as required; by listening to complaints and suggestions, and giving careful, thoughtful consideration to and decisions on them.
• Counsels with Production Supervisors and team members to keep absenteeism, turnover, and safety within predetermined levels.
• Assists in the selection, orientation, and training of all fabrication team members, evaluating performance and achievement of goals.
• Analyzes production operations to determine where improvements may be made which will contribute to plant profitability and overall reduction of operating costs.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Superintendent and Plant General Manager.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Completion of high school required; Post Secondary Education in Business, Management Animal Science or related field will be an asset.
• 3 to 5 years of supervisory work experience in a beef processing facility preferred.
• Effective communication skills to lead, motivate, coach, mentor and resolve employee conflict;
• Self-starter with good analytical and problem solving skills;
• Flexible to work shifts;
• Work in a cold or hot area
• Knowledge of HACCP and Health & Safety concerns and GMP;
• Previous experience in a food processing industry is required.
• Criminal Record Check is required
• Well versed in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel, is required;
• The ability to communicate effectively and professionally with team members and management;
• Excellent planning, organizational and time-management skills;
• Teamwork – ability to work effectively with colleagues and management;
• Strong supervisory or Management skills in dealing with a wide spectrum of individuals.

Work Site Environment : Noisy, Odours, Hot, Cold/refrigerated.

Permanent Full Time Employment

Please note that Applicants may be subject to drug and alcohol testing. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon passing the drug and alcohol test.

Exceptional Benefits including:

Competitive Wage | Relocation Assistance | Extended Health/Medical Benefit | Group Life & Accidental Death Insurance | Long Term Disability | Vision/Dental Care | Employee Beef Purchasing Program | Voluntary Employee RRSP Contributions | Employer RRSP Contributions | Medical Clinic on-site | Career Growth and Continued Training