production supervisor - food and beverage processing

St-Albert Cheese Coop; St. Albert; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dairy manufacturing company in Canada is looking for a mid-senior level management professional to oversee food production processes. Candidates should have at least 3-5 years of experience in quality assurance, relevant certifications in food safety, and strong interpersonal skills. The role requires on-site presence and provides various health and financial benefits, including a dental plan and a registered retirement savings plan (RRSP).

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Night shift premium

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience in quality assurance or control.
• Safe quality foods (SQF) Certificate is required.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance of machinery and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Minimize hazards at all stages of the food production process.
• Train staff in job duties and safety procedures.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of workers.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

WHMIS Certificate

HACCP Certification

Job description

Overview

Languages: Bilingual

Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

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

Work site environment: Clean; Hot; Noisy

Work setting: Dairy; Manufacturing and industrial plant

Responsibilities

• Minimize hazards at all stages of the food production process
• 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
• Supervision: 16-20 people; staff in various areas of responsibility; labourers in food, beverage and tobacco processing; process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing

Credentials

• Safe quality foods (SQF) Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) Certification
• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate

Experience and specialization

Area of work experience: Quality assurance or control

Specialization or experience: Green economy sector

Regulations knowledge

• CIP (Cleaning In Place) and SIP (Sanitizing in Place) Systems
• Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) regulations
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• High temperature short time (HTST) pasteurization processing
• Knowledge of labour relations
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance of machinery and equipment
• UHT (Ultra-high temperature) Pasteurization

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Reliability

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Night shift premium
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other Benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available
• Travel insurance

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing