Production Supervisor

Ardent Mills; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead and inspire a dedicated team in executing daily operations in the packing and warehouse departments. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with safety protocols and driving process improvements. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of leadership experience and technical knowledge, ready to tackle challenges in a dynamic environment. If you are passionate about fostering a culture of safety and efficiency while managing a diverse team, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a thriving organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of production experience required.
• At least 1 year of leadership experience in an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations ensuring safety policies are followed.
• Monitor production outcomes and recommend improvements.
• Engage and coach hourly team members.

Skills

Leadership in industrial environment

Understanding of safety hazards

Knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems

Ability to inspire and build trust

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

High school diploma/GED

Tools

LEAN methodologies

Six Sigma

Computerized maintenance management systems

Job description

Your Role

As Production Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing and executing day-to-day operations for the packing, warehouse, and loading departments, ensuring that direct reports follow policies and procedures related to employee safety and food/feed safety. To succeed, you must be able to:

1. Deliver results in first-time situations by inspiring others and working to earn trust every day
2. Serve others with understanding, respect, and care
3. Operate with simplicity, clarity, and transparency
4. Deal with and drive change
5. Organize, prioritize, and own multiple tasks while meeting or exceeding deadlines
6. Learn and apply new technology, and share your knowledge with others
7. Carry out all activities with reliability, integrity, compliance, and in a safe, environmentally responsible, and efficient manner

Your Responsibilities

• Oversee and execute day-to-day operations for the department, ensuring policies and procedures related to safety are followed
• Partner with Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) and Food Safety, Quality, and Regulatory experts to ensure compliance with safety policies
• Monitor production outcomes, quantity, and quality to meet customer and food safety requirements, and recommend improvements
• Lead process improvement initiatives such as Centerlining, Preventative Maintenance, 5S, and ELEMEDS
• Collaborate with plant management to meet efficiency standards and track performance metrics
• Develop workforce planning strategies and participate in employee selection
• Manage inventory counts, correct discrepancies, and investigate variances
• Engage, recognize, develop, and coach hourly team members

Essential Skills And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or High school diploma/GED with 4 years of production experience
• At least 1 year of leadership experience in an industrial environment
• Understanding of safety hazards and protocols
• Knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems

Good To Have

• Knowledge of packaging equipment and conveying systems
• Training in LEAN, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
• Reliability centered maintenance training

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to perform administrative tasks at a computer
• Wearing PPE as required
• Work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Work in hot/cold, indoor/outdoor, dusty, noisy, elevated, and confined environments
• Perform physically demanding tasks such as lifting, climbing, and working at heights

Other Considerations

• Ability to read and interpret instructions and communicate effectively in English
• Willingness to work long hours, including weekends and holidays
• Legal authorization to work in the US without sponsorship
• Pass pre-employment drug test and background check

Note: Team members must be clean-shaven for respirator fit. The position description is subject to change at Ardent Mills' discretion.