Supervisor, meat packing

For Pet's Sake; Electoral Area A; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking available

Job summary

For Pet's Sake is seeking a meat processing supervisor to manage day-to-day operations at the BC facility. The role requires 3–5 years of experience in meat processing, HACCP knowledge, and strong leadership for a team of workers.

The candidate will oversee safety, training, scheduling, and production reporting, ensuring compliance with GMP and quality standards. On-site work only with no remote option.

Qualifications

• Must have basic HACCP knowledge and food safety practices.
• Experience with quality control in production or food processing.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for coordinating teams.

Responsibilities

• Minimize hazards at all stages of the food production process.
• Train staff in 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, coordinate and schedule activities of workers.
• Establish methods to meet work schedules and coordinate with other units.
• Order materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Demonstrate proper food safety and handling techniques.

Skills

Oral communication

Organized

Education

Secondary/ high school diploma

Tools

HACCP knowledge

Forklift operation

Job description

OVERVIEW

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

EXPERIENCE

3 years to less than 5 years

ON SITE

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

WORK SITE ENVIRONMENT

• Cold/refrigerated
• Noisy

WORK SETTING

• Meat processing and/or packing plant/establishment

RESPONSIBILITIES

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
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Food safety/handling skills

SUPERVISION

• 5-10 people
• Staff in various areas of responsibility

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION

TYPE OF PRODUCT

• Animal food

COMPUTER AND TECHNOLOGY KNOWLEDGE

• HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) knowledge

TYPE OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATED

• Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts

AREA OF WORK EXPERIENCE

• Quality assurance or control

AREA OF SPECIALIZATION

• Machinery and components

REGULATIONS KNOWLEDGE

• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance of machinery and equipment

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Ability to work independently
• Handling heavy loads

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Excellent oral communication
• Organized

BENEFITS

OTHER BENEFITS

• Free parking available