Production Supervisor Jobs

Darling Ingredients is a global leader in providing natural and sustainable ingredients for the food, feed and fuel sectors. Conducting business as Darling International Canada Inc. in Canada, Darling operates six processing facilities across the country and is Canada’s largest provider of rendering and recycling services to the food industry. Darling provides essential services to the food industry through the efficient and environmentally responsible management of collecting, processing and converting by-products into ingredients for the animal feed, pet food, aquaculture, fertilizer and biofuel industries. We are committed to environmental sustainability, superior quality and excellent customer service.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Production Supervisor, reporting to the Production Manager, will lead a team of hourly plant production employees. The holder of this position will supervise the rendering production facility in Dundas, Ontario with a focus on health and safety activities, product quality and optimize the use of resources. The successful candidate will also promote staff development. This role requires you to be available for rotating shifts.

SCHEDULE: Rotating Shifts-Days, Afternoons and Nights

POSITION TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Train to operate production equipment when needed
• Ensure current and future compliance with all standards, including the Ministry of Environment, the Ministry of Labour, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, the CFIA, HACCP
• Must be available for Rotating Shifts
• Maintain and build an environment conducive to productive and positive relationships with employees
• Assume a leadership role in the health and safety program in order to help create the health and safety annual plan for the establishment
• Organize and lead production team meetings/training as required
• Support the implementation of capital and operational improvements
• Maintain positive relationships with both hourly and managerial staff members
• Support and train hourly production employees and serve as a mentor as well as provide coaching to ensure the successful development of their own staff.
• Lead and complete projects as assigned by the Production Manager
• Monitor and generate reports on production related performance
• Encourage process improvements in all operational functions

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• The preferred candidate will have between 3 and 5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing production environment.
• Proven ability to perform multiple tasks in a dynamic work environment
• Ability to work independently and take initiative with a positive outlook
• Joint health and safety and maintenance experience an asset
• Experience in coaching and mentoring to assist in successful staff development
• Post-secondary degree/diploma in engineering, science or a related technical field an asset
• Ability to maintain open and effective communication with employees and all levels of management
• Ability to cooperate and build relationships with other functional areas and other facilities within Darling Ingredients
• Ability to maintain confidentiality as necessary
• High level of computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Knowledge of Oracle and Kronos a plus
• Self-motivated person that is able to complete assignments on time with little to no supervision
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience in a supervisory capacity promoting a teamwork approach

WE OFFER:

• Competitive Salary
• Benefits plan, including life, disability and health, dental and vision insurance-Starting Day 1 of employment
• Uniforms, boots and personal protective equipment provided
• Educational Assistance Programs, Scholarship Programs and Apprenticeship Programs
• We pay overtime after 40 hours
• Defined Contribution (DC) Pension Plan Starting Day 1 of employment

Darling Ingredients Canada Inc. is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities where our facilities are located. We actively seek qualified individuals with demonstrated skill and knowledge to deal with all aspects of diversity in a manufacturing environment. Darling is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Provincial Accessibility Acts. The Human Resources Contact responsible for this position will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. This document is available in alternate format on request