Supervisor, Production

Sofina Foods Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in food and beverage manufacturing is seeking a dedicated Production Supervisor to lead operations and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. This role involves managing production schedules, optimizing efficiency, and providing leadership to a skilled team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food processing and supervisory experience, along with excellent communication and analytical skills. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will drive continuous improvement and operational success.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of food processing and management principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage production operations to meet safety and quality standards.
• Provide leadership and direction to hourly employees.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in food processing

Business management

Tools

MS Office

GMP

HACCP

WHMIS

Lean manufacturing

Job description

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Position Summary:
Reporting to the Plant Superintendent, the Production Supervisor manages production operations on assigned shift(s) to meet safety, regulatory, environmental, quality, customer service, and cost requirements. As part of the leadership team, contributes to continuous improvement in processes, efficiencies, and productivity.

Work Schedule: Morning Shift, Monday to Friday.

Key Accountabilities:

• Deliver production results according to plans to meet business objectives.
• Provide leadership and direction to hourly employees, including coaching and HR issue resolution.
• Allocate resources appropriately.
• Communicate and reinforce production performance indicators.
• Review schedules and stock levels, addressing discrepancies to ensure smooth production.
• Analyze production performance to optimize quality and efficiency.
• Monitor the production environment, ensuring proactive issue resolution.
• Act as Department Manager in their absence.

Requirements:

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in food processing, business management, or related field.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of MS Office, GMP, HACCP, WHMIS, and Lean manufacturing.
• Experience managing workforce within collective agreements and HR policies.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

Additional Information:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job functions: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Food and Beverage Manufacturing