Production Supervisor - PM Shift

Sofina Foods Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sofina Foods Inc. is seeking a Production Supervisor for their meat processing plant in Calgary. The role involves leading production efforts, ensuring quality and efficiency within a safety-focused environment, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and analytical skills, along with relevant education and experience in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, WHMIS, and Lean manufacturing concepts.
• Proven ability to manage workforce according to HR policies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver production results according to approved plans and schedules.
• Monitor production environment and resolve issues proactively.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on Continuous Improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Post Secondary degree or diploma in food processing

Tools

MS Office Applications

Job description

Reporting to the Plant Superintendent, the Production Supervisor is accountable to achieve/ exceed requirements for safety, regulatory compliance, environment, quality, customer service and cost. As part of the Plant’s leadership team, the Production Supervisor contributes to building and maintaining a culture of continuous improvement for processes, efficiencies and productivity while maintaining Sofina’s values of integrity, accountability and respect.

Key Accountabilities:

• Deliver results for production lines on assigned shift(s) in accordance with approved production plans/schedules to meet business objectives. This is achieved by:

- Providing effective leadership and direction to hourly employees (coaching, cross-training, addressing and resolution of HR-related issues and concerns)

-Appropriate resource allocation

-Communication and an on-going reinforcement of production performance indicators/requirements (i.e. health and safety; food safety and quality, customer service, cost, etc.)

• Check weekly and daily production schedules and stock available against plans and advise the plant management of any discrepancies/issues to ensure uninterrupted production process and meeting required efficiency/productivity levels

• Contribute to daily reviews and analysis by reporting the production performance indicators/ requirements for their respective shift to maximize the value and quality of production outputs

• Monitor production environment (i.e. equipment, quality, cost, efficiencies, yield, etc.) through establishing a feedback mechanism to ensure proactive resolution of production issues and consistent quality of work and product

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with direct reports and other levels of leadership to achieve desired outcomes

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams with emphasis on Continuous Improvement initiatives

• Willingness to operate within a fast-paced environment with safety as the priority

Requirements:

• Post Secondary degree or diploma with emphasis on food processing OR a minimum of 3-5 years of manufacturing experience; a combination of education and experience will be considered

• Knowledge of GMP ( Good Manufacturing Practices) , HACCP ( Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) , WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) and Lean manufacturing concepts an asset

• Proven experience in and ability to manage workforce within the guidelines provided through Collective Agreement / Terms and Conditions, and Human Resources policies and guidelines

• Ability to work cross-functionally

• Strong communication and analytical skills

• Knowledge of MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)

The successful candidate will be based at our primary meat processing plant 6202 106 Ave SE Calgary AB T2C 5N6