Production supervisor (Food)

St-Amour & Associates, Senc.; Quebec; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the industrial and manufacturing sector is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee a team within a unionized environment. This role features a 12-hour day/night schedule, focused on productivity, quality of operations, and employee management. Competitive salary packages include paid overtime and an annual bonus, along with generous vacation time. Candidates should have significant supervisory experience and strong organizational skills.

Benefits

4 weeks vacation + 1 week sick leave

Group insurance

Attractive salary + paid overtime

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' supervisory experience in a unionized manufacturing environment.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to manage change and mobilize team members.

Responsibilities

• Organize, plan and supervise the work of around 15 employees.
• Ensure compliance with work procedures and safety standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Professional degree or college diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Salary :

Activity area : Industrial and manufacturing

Post category : Production and engineering

The Production Supervisor is responsible for a multidisciplinary team as well as for the safety, productivity and quality of operations. The position follows a 2-3-2 schedule, 12 hours a day in a day/night rotation every 2 weeks.

Tasks:

• Organize, plan and actively supervise the work of some fifteen employees.
• Analyze production data in real time to ensure that objectives are met in terms of safety, quality, costs, resource utilization and yield.
• Lead team meetings and effectively communicate objectives and results to motivate team members to excel.
• Ensure compliance with work procedures, company regulations, health and safety standards and the collective agreement
• Manage absences, vacations, replacements, disciplinary measures and time cards.
• Perform data entry and validate discrepancies with data from employees under his/her responsibility.
• Ensure timely transmission of relevant information to other team supervisors and department managers.
• Supervise and collaborate in employee training, acting as a coach.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects.
• Act as first responder in case of emergency on evenings and weekends (fire, intrusion, etc.)
• Support WMS invoicing during short-term replacements of the shipping manager.

Benefits :

• Work 14 days a month
• Attractive salary + paid overtime + 10% annual bonus
• 4 weeks vacation + 1 week sick leave
• Group insurance

Skills and qualifications :

• Professional degree or college diploma in a relevant field combined with at least 5 years' supervisory experience in a unionized manufacturing environment, or other combination of relevant experience.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and ability to learn ERP-type systems.
• Demonstrated organizational, analytical and results-oriented skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage change and mobilize team members in this direction.
• Knowledge of plastic extrusion is an asset.

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