Process Supervisor Jobs

Job Title: Process Supervisor

Location: Brampton, On.

About Us:

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Lactalis Canada is enriching and nurturing the lives of Canadians with a diverse offering of dairy products such as Black Diamond Cheese, Lactantia Milk, Astro Yogurt, Balderson Cheese, and Cheestrings; our products are in 94% of Canadian homes! For over 140 years we’ve grown through innovation and a strong dedication to quality, and we’re looking for like minded individuals to keep that growth progressing by joining our team!

About the opportunity:

The Process Supervisor is accountable for ensuring the effectiveness of all aspects of the processing department including safety, quality, cost, and reliability. General areas of responsibility are day to day operation of the department and coordinating / executing all maintenance and troubleshooting in processing, contractor supervision and project supervision. The position is also responsible for sanitary maintenance, training, and development of Process department employees and HACCP compliance in all areas of responsibility.

What you will bring:

Key Responsibilities:

1. Ensure planning and effective implementation of sanitary/mechanical maintenance and preventive maintenance programs and schedules to facilitate optimum process department performance by performing onsite verification on SAP work orders.

2. Troubleshoot process and milk receiving areas by identifying and analyzing process problems and advising and guiding processing operators on action required to resolve process system malfunctions in order to ensure efficient running of the plant.

3. Efficiently organizing the work in the mezzanine to ensure adherence to production planning. [applicable to only some locations]

4. Provide leadership to improve health and safety performance by being a role model in safety and demonstrating due diligence through applying the corporate health & safety program elements. These focus on incident prevention through hazard identification, implementing necessary controls, training, education, and audits. Where necessary, take corrective action to address unsafe situations and employee behaviours, uphold Parmalat’s cardinal and other safety rules and procedures, and communicate with appropriate resources to address any hazardous conditions or unsafe employee conduct.

5. Provide leadership and supervision to staff by providing work direction, performance feedback, and recommendations for training and development. Promote a positive labour-management relationship, including continuously improving/maintaining the team culture and establishing high levels of employee involvement. Ensure compliance with the Company’s corporate and legal obligations under the Collective Agreement (where applicable), as well as various statutes and regulations such as the Employment Standards Act, Workers Compensation Act, and the Occupational Health & Safety Act.

6. Support operation of the processing teams to ensure that quantitative and qualitative measures included in the operating plan are met, including those related to standard costs, cost reductions, productivity, health and safety, GMP, sanitation, customer satisfaction, production scheduling, staffing and capital/technological improvement plans by measuring, analyzing and executing corrective actions in these areas. Promote a focus on excellence in all production activities including those required to support optimal quality, yield and cost containment, and minimal re-work or downgrades.

7. Ensure GMP and S.O.Ps are adhered to at all times, and that all products consistently meet specifications. When assigned, ensure timely and thorough sanitation of all equipment and facilities to allow for efficient and on-time production start-up and delivery of products to customers.

8. Participate in the development and implementation of operational and capital budgets, safety compliance, training and production plans by monitoring results against plan and support corrective action plans accordingly

Education & Experience

· Post secondary education or university degree or comparable business experience. Completion of a technology based degree e.g. B.Sc. or diploma preferred

· Minimum two (2) years experience in food production supervision and minimum 8 years technical experience in processing equipment and automation

· Experienced as a supervisor and/or providing leadership to production teams in dairy or related food or pharmaceutical industry. HACCP exposure preferred.

· Certified and/or experienced in the supervisory responsibilities under WSIB, OSHA, and First Aid an asset

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

· Very strong knowledge of processing equipment and automation

• Capacity for learning and mastering technology and mechanical challenges in food manufacturing
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision making skills
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Team facilitation/leadership skills and commitment to employee development and continuous improvement methodologies

· Proficient with standard office computer technology such as Lotus Notes, Microsoft Office (Word & Excel), as well as business systems such as SAP

What Lactalis will offer:

Lactalis Canada believes in rewarding its people with the following comprehensive benefits package and perks:

• Paid leave to an employee for either an application or confirmation of citizenship
• Flexible work arrangements
• Comprehensive extended Health and Dental Benefits effective day 1
• A commitment to internal career advancement with potential for international mobility
• 4 Weeks of Vacation
• Flexibility for course examinations
• A Performance-Based Bonus System
• Competitive Compensation package
• A Volunteer Day to give back to your community
• Tuition reimbursement plan of up to $3,000/year
• Learning and Development opportunities
• A Pension Program with an Employer Match at 100% of up to 6%
• Maternity / Adoption / Parental top up program
• Paid bereavement and jury duty time off
• Dress for your day culture

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion/EOE

Bring Your Uniqueness to Grow Our Culture

We believe each and every individual within the organization provides value. When we encourage and include the voices of all diverse backgrounds and perspectives, we open doors to unforeseen growth and allow individuals to bring their full authentic selves to work. In order to celebrate the uniqueness of our people and the communities in which we operate, we are committed to cultivating a fair and inclusive workplace that fosters real belonging for all.

Lactalis is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the member of the Talent Acquisition team in a timely fashion of any disabilities that requires accommodation measures in order to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.