Production Supervisor (Food Manufacturing Industry)

Job Summary:

Our client has an open position for Production supervisor in Lethbridge area (Alberta). The Packaging Supervisor is accountable for motivating employees to produce quality product in a consistent, timely and cost-effective manner that meet and exceed the quality expectations of our customers.

Schedule: Rotating Shifts.

Relationships and Contacts:

This position reports to the Shift Manager and Production Manager. The job incumbent will directly supervise unionized employees.

Major Responsibilities:

• Manage rework and tote inventory on a daily basis
• Develop, lead and coach employees through effective training and recognition.
• Initiate problem solving in packaging to improve results.
• Document and maintain accurate records with respect to employee performance, product quality, daily reconciliation, health and safety, and attendance.
• Identify productivity improvements.
• Managing the day-to-day operations of the packaging department.
• Utilize equipment, supplies and personnel to maximize productivity.
• Perform applicable food safety duties in the absence of personnel within the Production department
• Provide guidance and supervision to employees to ensure that standard operating procedures are understood and followed.
• Ensure compliance to Government regulations and Company specifications for HACCP, Sanitation, and Safety.
• Meet production output targets including yields and volume.
• Supervising the performance and results of union employees leading to a well performing team.
• Foster and maintain a positive labor relations environment by ensuring that all employees are treated with respect, grievances are dealt with in a timely manner, and employee concerns are managed in accordance with the collective agreement.

Health and Safety Responsibilities

• Reporting all accidents or injuries immediately.
• Follow safe work procedures, rules and policies.
• Obtain and keep current Standard First Aid Level C CPR & AED certification
• Reporting all accidents or injuries to your supervisor immediately.
• Provide first aid and/or arrange for transportation for injured employees to medical aid.
• Follow safe work procedures.
• Ensuring employees are thoroughly familiar with safe work methods for jobs being performed under their supervision and insisting on their use at all times.
• Using or wearing the protective equipment designated by the accident prevention policy.
• Initiating appropriate action promptly to correct any unsafe situation, condition, tool, equipment, process or practice that they may be aware of. Initiate all follow-up required to ensure completion.
• Investigating all medical aids, lost time accidents, first aids and near misses. Submission of reports to the Plant Manager, Production Manager and Health and Safety Manager.
• Conducting monthly departmental safety meetings.
• Ensure that good housekeeping is maintained at all times.
• Reporting immediately unsafe conditions or acts.
• Ensuring all protective devises and equipment are properly used and maintained.
• Training and instructing new, transferred or loaned employees with respect to Safety Rules and Procedures in their area, including the issuing of personal protective equipment.
• Enforcing awareness of all Accident Prevention Rules in Provincial Health and Safety legislation.
• Supervising and directing employees when doing hazardous work.
• Ensuring employees are not performing work with faulty equipment or in violation of safe work practices.
• Developing a proper perspective among their employees toward accident prevention through training and personal example.

Food Safety Responsibilities

• Communication of food safety issues to related department and action within the role
• Enforce quality and food safety programs within the role
• Active participation in food safety, food security, health, sanitation, hygiene and quality program within the role
• Commitment to Quality System Policy

Qualifications and Abilities

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• The flexibility to adapt to a 24-hour, 7-day operation schedule; and
• Preference will be given to candidates with previous supervisory experience and some post-secondary education.
• Knowledge of HACCP and Health and Safety regulations.
• A proven track record of being pro-active and taking initiative.
• Seeks out and applies best practices as solutions to correct deficiencies,
• Proven decision-making ability.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage conflict and build teams.
• Continues to examine opportunities for personal growth and industry knowledge,
• 5 or more years of production experience in a food processing industry preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Occasional lifting up to 50lb/ 34kg
• Occasional carrying up to 50lb/34kg
• Ability to stand/walk for 12 hours
• Ability to squat, bend, kneel, reach, twist, use ladders, climb stairs

Required Training:

• WHIMIS and Chemical Training
• Personal Hygiene
• Food Safety
• HACCP

Required Employment Screening & Testing:

• Post-employment drug screening
• Background (criminal) check
• 4 pre-employment assessments
• Reference check
• PDA (physical demands analysis)