Superviseur production/Production supervisor 1

Barilla Group; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global food production organization seeks a Production Supervisor in Montreal. The role involves planning and supervising production while maintaining high-quality standards in food manufacturing. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in operations management, a DEC in Operations Management, and strong leadership skills. Bilingualism and knowledge of HACCP are preferred. Join us in delivering quality pasta products!

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in operations management in food, pharmaceutical, or cosmetic fields.
• Experience in a unionized environment.
• Knowledge of HACCP and SQF programs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise production and packaging departments.
• Deliver operational performance objectives.
• Train production associates and ensure standards are maintained.
• Communicate effectively with other specialists.

Skills

Operations management

Leadership

Problem-solving

Bilingualism

Education

DEC in Operations Management or equivalent

Job description

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Barilla is an Italian family-owned food company. Established in 1877, it’s now an international Group present in more than 100 countries.

A world leader in the markets of pasta and ready‑to‑use sauces in continental Europe, bakery products in Italy and crispbread in Scandinavia, the Barilla Group is recognized worldwide as a symbol of Italian know‑how.

"Good for You, Good for the Planet" is Barilla’s purpose and the only way each person in the Group works and acts as an ambassador. It means caring for the wellbeing of people and the planet in everything Barilla does, from the field to consumption; it also means promoting open and transparent working relationships in the communities Barilla is part of.

Job Purpose

The Production Supervisor is responsible for planning, supervising and monitoring the production and packaging departments, while maintaining our superior standards of first‑run quality pasta. Must be able to lead, coach and mentor production associates to deliver organizational and customer objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver operational performance objectives of the shift contributing to the goal to be the lowest cost manufacturer of quality products in our industry
• Responsible for developing, coaching, engaging the machine operators assigned to the specialist’s authority in the areas of:
• timely pasta production (schedule adherence and attainment)
• operational and personal safety
• product and process quality
• cost containment (examples: scrap/rework generation)
• driving operator accountability
• Assists operators in solving problems and provides mentoring on the use of effective problem solving methodologies.
• Responsible for effective intra‑shift communication with other specialists and work stakeholders regarding improved techniques, critical production information, status of production runs, etc.
• Instructs and/or trains production associates in performance of tasks and ensures appropriate standards are maintained.
• Recommends or initiates personnel actions such as promotions, transfers, discharges, and disciplinary measures.
• Maintains proper staffing levels while administrating employee benefits of vacation and personal time.
• Administers attendance program with direct reports.
• Performs annual performance evaluations with direct reports.
• Conducts new hire and annual performance reviews for direct reports.

Effectively works and communicates with others and contributes to the working relationships within Barilla America.

Minimum Education and Work Experience Required

• DEC in Operations Management or equivalent.
• Have at least 10 years of experience in operations management and in the food, pharmaceutical or cosmetic field.
• Experience in personnel management and good team spirit.
• Experience in a unionized environment.
• Knowledge of HACCP and SQF programs.
• Bilingualism.

Barilla is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Barilla to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard characteristics including, but not limited to, age, race, color, culture, ethnicity, nationality, faith, religion, gender, pregnancy, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran or protected veteran status, political opinions, health or disability.

Barilla is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Barilla to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances, nationally and internationally. Other classifications include, but are not limited to, family status, health status, multicultural differences, political ideas and sexual orientation.