Supervisor, Production

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead operations in a dynamic manufacturing environment. In this role, you will ensure production lines meet safety, quality, and efficiency standards while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Your leadership will guide a dedicated team, addressing challenges and optimizing processes to achieve business objectives. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced setting, where your skills in communication, analysis, and problem-solving will be crucial to success.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience as a Supervisor in manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, WHMIS, and Lean manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Manage production operations to meet safety and quality standards.
• Provide leadership and direction to hourly employees.
• Monitor production environment and resolve issues proactively.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma in Food Processing

Business Management

Tools

MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

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.

Work Schedule: Morning Shift, Monday to Friday

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:
  o Providing effective leadership and direction to hourly employees (coaching, cross-training, addressing and resolution of HR-related issues and concerns)
  o Appropriate resource allocation
  o 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.
• Assume the responsibilities of the Department Manager in their absence.

Requirements:

• Post-Secondary degree or diploma with emphasis on food processing, business management,
• 2 years of experience as a Supervisor in manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)
• Knowledge of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point), WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) and Lean manufacturing concepts
• Proven experience in and ability to manage workforce within the guidelines provided through Collective Agreement / Terms and Conditions, and Human Resources policies and guidelines.
• Strong communication and analytical skills