Production Supervisor - Lean, Safety & Quality

Bimbo Canada; City of Moncton; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Bimbo Canada, a leading bread and bakery company, is seeking a dynamic supervisor to lead hourly associates in a unionized facility in Moncton, NB. You will drive continuous improvement, ensure product quality, and maintain safety and GMP standards through proactive coaching and lean practices.

Responsibilities include coordinating shifts in a two-shift unionized environment, managing performance, and participating in safety programs.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will possess a relevant post secondary education.
• 2-5 years plus Supervisory experience with some experience in a unionized facility.
• Previous experience in a unionized food, dairy, beverage or packaged goods industry is a definite asset.
• Superior communication skills and the ability to deal with a variety of front-line industrial relations issues.
• Takes initiative, exercises good judgment in day-to-day business decisions.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Knowledge of good labour/management practices including progressive discipline and positive reinforcement techniques.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards, regulations and best practices.
• The flexibility to adapt to a 24 hour, 6 day operation schedule.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direct supervision to hourly associates. This includes training associates, validating training booklets and managing the performance of your direct reports.
• Involvement and leadership in Continuous Improvement Programs to achieve productivity improvements.
• Communicate with the Quality team and the production analyst regarding any updates/changes made to the formulations of a particular product.
• Conduct lean meetings and follow up on actionable items with the team.
• Take lead in SWP and risk assessments.
• Oversee product quality and take proactive steps in managing the complaints.
• Attend meetings with the Union, hourly associates and Human relations when required.
• Be flexible, capable and willing to be “hands on” to perform any other technical or production-related task, as the circumstances require.
• Lead execution of risk assessments to reduce safety risks in respective areas
• Review and analyze product compliance according to the quality specifications
• Must be knowledgeable and be able to follow GMPs, Food Safety and Health & Safety requirements
• Control direct labour hours through Kronos verification
• Line coverage as needed, including vacation relief.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Communication

Unionized experience

Safety & GMP knowledge

Kronos

Education

Post-secondary education

Tools

Kronos

Job description

Bimbo Canada, a leading bread and bakery company, is seeking a dynamic supervisor to lead hourly associates in a unionized facility in Moncton, NB. You will drive continuous improvement, ensure product quality, and maintain safety and GMP standards through proactive coaching and lean practices.

Responsibilities include coordinating shifts in a two-shift unionized environment, managing performance, and participating in safety programs.