Shift Manager Jobs

Job Summary
Accountable for motivating employees produce and package quality product in a consistent, timely and cost-effective manner that meet and exceed the quality expectations of our customers.
Relationships and Contacts
This position reports to the Production Manager. The job incumbent will directly supervise unionized employees. This position requires interaction with all departments within Cavendish Farms.
Major Responsibilities

• Utilize equipment, supplies and personnel to maximize productivity.
• Develop, lead and coach employees through effective training and recognition.
• Document and maintain accurate records with respect to employee performance, product quality, daily reconciliation, health and safety, and attendance.
• Ensure compliance to Government regulations and Company specifications for HACCP, Sanitation, and Safety.
• Meet production output targets including yields and volume.
• Foster and maintain a positive labour 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.
• Provide guidance and supervision to employees to ensure that standard operating procedures are understood and followed.
• Identify productivity improvements.

Health and Safety Responsibilities

• 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.
• Obtain and keep current Standard First Aid Level C CPR & AED certification
• Conduction monthly departmental safety meetings.
• Conducting monthly departmental safety meetings.
• Ensure that good housekeeping is maintained at all times.
• Ensuring all protective devises and equipment are properly used and maintained.
• Provide first aid and/or arrange for transportation for injured employees to medical aid.
• Enforcing awareness of all Accident Prevention Rules in Provincial Health and Safety legislation.
• Ensuring employees are not performing work with faulty equipment or in violation of safe work practices.
• 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.
• Reporting all accidents or injuries to your supervisor immediately.
• Developing a proper perspective among their employees toward accident prevention through training and personal example.
• 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.
• Using or wearing the protective equipment designated by the accident prevention policy.
• Supervising and directing employees when doing hazardous work.
• Ensuring employees are thoroughly familiar with safe work methods for jobs being performed under their supervision and insisting on their use at all times.
• Follow safe work procedures, rules and policies.

Food Safety Responsibilities

• 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
• Communication of food safety issues to related department and action within the role

Qualifications and Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Knowledge of HACCP and Health and Safety regulations.
• The flexibility to adapt to a 24 hour, 7 day operation schedule; and
• Post secondary education in one of the following disciplines: agriculture, food science, business, engineering, or operations management;
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot problems;
• A proven track record of being pro-active and taking initiative;
• Ability to multi-task;
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office;
• 1 or more years supervisory experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage conflict and build teams;
• 1 or more years of production experience in a food processing industry; and

Health and Safety Responsibilities

• Follow safe work procedures.
• Using or wearing the protective equipment designated by the accident prevention policy.
• Reporting all accidents or injuries to your supervisor immediately.
• Reporting immediately to their supervisor any unsafe conditions or acts.

Physical Requirements

• Occasional lifting up to 50lb/ 34kg
• Ability to stand/walk for 8 hours
• Occasional carrying up to 50lb/34kg
• Ability to squat, bend, kneel, reach, twist, use ladders, climb stairs

We appreciate your interest in our company! Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Cavendish Farms Corporation is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.
Additional Information

• Posting Date: May 25, 2023