PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

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With approximately 3,300 employees, JBS Food Canada ULC (“JBS Canada”) is one of Canada's largest beef processors. JBS Canada consists 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 very proud to have a team of high achieving, engaged employees. We are currently seeking a Production Supervisor (afternoon shift) to join our team at our JBS Ontario facility in Belleville, ON.

The Production Supervisor directly supervises up to 15 – 20 unionized hourly team members in achieving manufacturing objectives pertaining to product specifications, yield, quality, efficiency, and safety of the whole team. Key parts of the job include reviewing daily production schedules, managing employee issues, and ensuring compliance with all standards (production, food safety, and employee relations/union relations).

NOTE: This position will be located in Belleville, ON & will be scheduled on the afternoon shift.

You will:

• Ensure compliance to Workplace Safety & Health legislation, and manage effectively to ensure a safe working environment for all employees.
• Enforce HACCP procedures and display an ongoing commitment to food safety.
• Supervise and train hourly staff in production equipment operations, routine maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Ensure daily achievement of objectives in terms of product yield and quality, production efficiency targets, and customer service requirements.
• Provide recommendations to Production management on possible improvements concerning operating practices and continuous process improvement opportunities.
• Ensure equipment is operated safely and within product specifications.
• Notify the maintenance team of additional maintenance requirements.
• Provide ongoing direction to Production Operators/Senior Production Operators to ensure operations are conducted in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Track and monitor hourly staff attendance and performance.
• Reinforce understanding and compliance with Company Policies, all relevant provincial legislation requirements, and the terms of the Collective Agreement.
• Administer discipline in line with Company’s requirements and the Collective Agreement.
• Present a professional and respectful attitude when dealing with both internal and external contacts.
• Additional duties as assigned.

You Have:

• Post-secondary education and 6 – 8 years of related manufacturing experience, preferably in fresh meat production environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to lead a team safely and achieve production objectives.
• Familiarization with food safety and productivity requirements of the meat/food processing industry.
• Supervisory experience, including working in unionized environments.
• Familiarization with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.
• Ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations, including WHMIS, Labour Relations, Human Rights, workplace safety, and WSIB.

Work Site Environment: Noisy, Cold/refrigerated.

Earn Competitive Wage

Exceptional Benefits include:

Competitive Wage | Extended Health/Medical Benefit | Group Life & Accidental Death Insurance | Long Term Disability | Vision/Dental Care | Career Growth and Continued Training