Supervisor, Packaging

Sofina Foods Inc.; Abbotsford; Hybrid; CAD 57,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits (health, dental, vision)

Pension plan with company match

Referral bonus

Job summary

Sovina Foods Inc. in Abbotsford, BC is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead production operations on assigned shifts, ensuring safety, quality, and cost objectives. The role reports to the Plant Superintendent and focuses on continuous improvement of processes, efficiency and productivity.

Key duties include directing hourly workers, scheduling, data reporting, and cross-department coordination. Beneficial experience includes GMP/HACCP/WHMIS knowledge, Lean manufacturing concepts, and strong

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in the food processing industry.
• Experience in a unionized environment is an asset.
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, WHMIS and Lean manufacturing concepts is an asset.
• Ability to communicate in English verbally and in writing.
• Basic computer skills; strong leadership and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver production results on assigned shifts per plans to meet objectives.
• Lead hourly employees, coach, cross-train and address HR issues.
• Allocate resources and communicate performance indicators.
• Monitor schedules, production environment and quality/cost metrics.
• Maintain and operate Chillers in Cryovac department; ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate work with other departments and train staff; support supervisors as needed.

Skills

Leadership

English communication

GMP/HACCP/WHMIS knowledge

Lean manufacturing

Computer skills

Safety procedures

Job description

Join Us!

Our team is looking for a Production Supervisor for our site in Abbotsford, BC.

Join our family of diverse, talented and dedicated people and become part of an industry-leading company as we strive to be the most successful food company in the world.

Location: Abbotsford, BC

Job Type: Salary

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Plant Superintendent, the Production Supervisor is responsible for managing production operations on assigned shift(s) that achieve/meet requirements for safety, regulatory compliance, environment, quality, customer service and cost. As part of the Plant’s leadership team, contributes to building and maintaining a culture of continuous improvement of processes, efficiencies and productivity.

Main Duties:

• 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 reviews and analysis of the production performance indicators / requirements 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;
• Accountable to maintain and oversee the operation of the Chillers in the Cryovac department;
• Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other departments;
• Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality;
• Train production workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policy;
• Support other Supervisors in monitoring production environment to ensure proactive resolution of production issues and consistent quality of work and product. Assist in generating necessary data / reporting;
• Perform duties in the absence of other supervisors;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in food processing industry;
• Experience in a unionized environment is considered an asset;
• Knowledge of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point), WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System)/ Knowledge of Lean manufacturing concepts would be considered an asset;
• Ability to communicate in English verbally and in writing;
• Basic computer skills. Strong leadership and communication skills.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:

• Normal physical effort.
• Normal sensory effort.
• This position typically operates in a cold/hot/wet environment, bloody, odour

What we have to Offer:

• Full benefits (health, dental, vision and disability.)
• Pension plan with company match.
• Referral bonus.

Hiring Range $56,523 - $75,458

Please note that the hiring range provided is derived from a group of like roles within Sofina. The final offer amount for this role will be dependent on geographical region, applicable experience, skillset of the candidate and internal equity.

Sofina Foods, Inc. is a privately owned Canadian company headquartered in Markham, Ontario, Canada dedicated to providing great-tasting, high quality food products for consumers.

Our workforce is exceptionally diverse with professional opportunities across many functional areas of our business.