production supervisor - food and beverage processing

Fromagerie Coopérative St-Albert; St. Albert; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A dairy manufacturing company in St. Albert, Ontario is seeking a qualified individual for a permanent position. The role entails minimizing hazards in food production, training staff, and supervising workers. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in quality assurance. The position offers various health benefits, bonuses, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paid time off

Free parking available

Travel insurance

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Knowledge of Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) regulations.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Team player

Values and ethics

Reliability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

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

Job description

Overview

• Length of employment: Permanent
• Working language: Bilingual
• Hours of work: 40 to 48 hours per week

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Clean
• Hot
• Noisy

Work setting

• Dairy
• Manufacturing and industrial plant

Tasks

• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• 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

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

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years

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