production supervisor - food and beverage processing

Fraser Valley Packers Inc.; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Fraser Valley Packers Inc. in Abbotsford is seeking a hands-on supervisor to lead a team of 16-20 workers in a cold/refrigerated production environment. The role emphasizes on-site work, GMP compliance, and training staff in safety procedures and company policies.

The ideal candidate has 1 year to less than 2 years of experience, strong communication, and the ability to organize and coordinate production schedules. This position offers on-site work with opportunities for mentorship and growth.

Qualifications

• One year to less than 2 years of experience.
• On site — work must be completed at the physical location.

Responsibilities

• Train staff/workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policies.
• Recommend personnel actions such as hiring and promotions.
• Prepare production and other reports.
• Recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality.
• Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule activities of workers.
• Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other work units.
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Organized

Flexibility

Supervisory skills

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Cold/refrigerated

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Train staff/workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
• Recommend personnel actions such as hiring and promotions
• Prepare production and other reports
• Recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule (and possibly review) activities of workers
• Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other work units
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies

Supervision

• 16-20 people
• Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing
• Testers and graders, food and beverage processing

Experience and specialization

Regulations knowledge

• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers