Production Supervisor

Malteries Soufflet; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended healthcare

Pension plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Malteries Soufflet, a leading malting company, is seeking a Production Supervisor for the Thunder Bay plant to oversee malting and grain handling operations, ensuring safety and efficiency.

You will lead production teams, manage union relations, and drive process improvements while maintaining compliance with ISO, GMP, HACCP, and environmental standards.

The role offers competitive compensation and benefits in a 24/7 operation supported by a large global network.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ Supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment is considered an asset.
• Brewing or agriculture education an asset.
• Related grain, agriculture, malting, or brewing experience is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of Management Systems (ISO, GMP, HACCP, SHE, Microsoft Dynamics AX, Sharepoint) an asset.
• Experienced working in a unionized workplace.
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, Database software, Manufacturing software, Timekeeping software
• Knowledge of Safety in the work environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to plant production, shipping, and grain handling operations.
• Documents and addresses production non-conformances.
• Assists and manage process improvement initiatives.
• Supports manufacturing policies and operations standards for cost control, waste reduction, inventory, quality.
• Establish operational priorities and schedules for manufacturing products and grain handling processes in a safe and efficient manner.
• Coordinate processing/shipping activities to meet customer requirements.
• Resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
• Ensure adherence to best in class manufacturing practices and procedures.
• Manage environmental and safety programs and initiatives to ensure compliance with federal and provincial regulations best in class safety performance.
• Ensures compliance with union contract(s). Manages union relationships and communication.
• Responsible for payroll for direct reports.
• Ensures that the plant meets all governmental and corporate EHS reporting requirements.
• Adhere to all company food safety, quality, and health and safety policies and procedures, as well as applicable regulatory requirements, to ensure safe work practices and the production of safe, compliant products.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Unionized workplace

ISO GMP HACCP

Microsoft Dynamics AX

Sharepoint

Safety knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

College diploma with agriculture/malting/brewing concentration

Tools

Database software

Manufacturing software

Timekeeping software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About the Company

Malteries Soufflet acquired United Malt Group in 2023, creating the world’s largest malting company with an annual production capacity of 3.7 million tons of malt through 41 facilities in 20 countries, serving both industrial and craft brewers and distillers. Across the globe, our family of brands produce malt that is blended into some of your favorite industry-leading beverages and local craft brews.

Our more than 2300 employees are proud of the rich heritage of our family of brands and are committed to incorporating sustainability improvements at every touchpoint of our supply chain. We celebrate the diversity of our people and together strive to create an environment where all employees are safe, welcomed and have a sense of belonging.

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About the Role

Reporting to the Malting Manager at Canada Malting Co. Limited, a company by Soufflet Malt in our Thunder Bay plant, the Production Supervisor is responsible for supervising the safe, efficient, and effective operations of the malting and grain handling processes at the Thunder Bay plant

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide leadership to plant production, shipping, and grain handling operations in conjunction with other production staff.
• Documents and addresses production non-conformances.
• Assists and manage process improvement initiatives.

• Supports manufacturing policies and operations standards for cost control, waste reduction, inventory, quality, etc. to achieve P & L targets.
• Establish operational priorities and schedules for manufacturing products and grain handling processes in a safe and efficient manner.
• Coordinate processing/shipping activities to meet customer requirements.
• Resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
• Ensure adherence to best in class manufacturing practices and procedures.
• Manage environmental and safety programs and initiatives to ensure compliance with federal and provincial regulations best in class safety performance.

• Ensures compliance with union contract(s). Manages union relationships and communication.
• Responsible for payroll for direct reports.

• Ensures that the plant meets all governmental and corporate EHS reporting requirements.
• Adhere to all company food safety, quality, and health and safety policies and procedures, as well as applicable regulatory requirements, to ensure safe work practices and the production of safe, compliant products.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• 3+ years’ Supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment is considered an asset
• Brewing or agriculture education an asset.
• Related grain, agriculture, malting, or brewing experience is considered an asset.
• Self-motivated with a high level of initiative.
• Able to exercise discretion and preserve confidentiality with a strong set of ethical values.
• Knowledge of Management Systems (ISO, GMP, HACCP, SHE, Microsoft Dynamics AX, Sharepoint) an asset.
• Experienced working in a unionized workplace.
• Computer Skills:
  Microsoft Office Suite, Database software, Manufacturing software, Timekeeping software
• Knowledge of Safety in the work environment.

EDUCATION

• College diploma in a related field preferable with agriculture, malting or brewing concentration

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Travel on foot is required throughout the plant site. In operation buildings employees are required to access multiple levels using stairs, elevators and ladders. Work will be a combination of indoor and outdoor environment. Work must be performed in all weather conditions, dusty, wet and other conditions.
• Working conditions in various areas of the plant may expose the worker to mild levels of sulphur dioxide, sodium hypochlorite, mild levels of H2S and dust. Personal protective equipment must be worn during such exposures to mitigate these risks.
• We are a 24/7 operation, relying on the railway to bring in raw grain and to ship out our product

COMPENSATION

We offer a competitive compensation and generous benefits package including extended healthcare, flex spending accounts, EAP, paid holidays, paid time off program, basic & voluntary life insurance, STD, LTD, and pension plan.

Recruitment Statement

Soufflet Malt is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive, accessible, and equitable workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment and selection process. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process. Candidates requiring accommodation are encouraged to advise us of their needs so that appropriate arrangements can be made.