Supervisor, Production - Afternoon Shift - BC

Sofina Foods Inc.; Port Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Production Supervisor for their afternoon shift. This role involves leading a dedicated team to meet production goals while ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in food processing or business management, complemented by leadership and communication skills. Join a diverse workforce committed to delivering high-quality food products and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and a pension plan. If you're ready to make an impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Full benefits (health, dental, vision, and disability)

Pension plan

Referral bonus

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of industry experience in food processing or business management.
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, WHMIS 2015/GHS, and Lean Manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver results for production lines and provide effective leadership.
• Monitor production environment and ensure quality of work and product.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in food processing or business management

Tools

MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)

Job description

Supervisor, Production - Afternoon Shift - BC

Thursday, March 20, 2025

Join Us!

Our team is looking for a Production Supervisor for our site in Port Coquitlam. 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.

Job Type: Salary

Shift: Afternoon shift

Main Duties:

• Deliver results for production lines on assigned shift in accordance with approved production plans/schedules to meet business objectives.
• Provide effective leadership and direction to hourly employees (coaching, cross-training, addressing and resolution of HR-related issues and concerns).
• On-going reinforcement of production performance metrics (health and safety; food safety and quality, customer service, cost, labour, yields, waste).
• Appropriate resource allocation.
• Check daily production schedules and stock available against plans and advise the Plant Superintendent of any discrepancies/issues to ensure uninterrupted production process and meeting required efficiency/productivity levels.
• Contribute to reviews and analysis of the production performance metrics 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.
• Other tasks/duties/responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements:

• Post-secondary degree or diploma with emphasis on food processing or business management, with a minimum of 3-5 years of industry experience; a combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Knowledge of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point), WHMIS 2015/GHS, Health and Safety, and Lean Manufacturing concepts is recommended.
• Proven ability to manage workforce within the guidelines provided through Collective Agreement/Terms and Conditions, and Human Resources policies and guidelines.
• Ability to work cross-functionally.
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical and interpersonal skills required.
• Knowledge of MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) required.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:

• This position requires normal physical effort.
• This position requires normal visual/sensory effort.
• This position typically operates in a generally agreeable work environment.
• Mental Stress: There is regular deadline pressure.

What we have to offer:

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

Hiring Range: CAD $55,688 - $74,343

Please note that the expected 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.

Consider applying for one of our exciting opportunities today.