Training And Engagement Supervisor

Bimbo Canada is a market leading producer and distributor of packaged fresh bread, bakery and snacking products with brands such as Dempster’s®, Villaggio®, POM®, Bon Matin®, Ben’s®, Stonemill,® McGavins,® Orowheat®, Vachon® and Takis®. The company operates 16 bakeries and employs approximately 4,200 associates across Canada. Bimbo Canada pursues the goal of creating value by being at the forefront of manufacturing and service delivery innovation in the baking industry through the continued improvement and refinement of its supply chain network. Bimbo Canada serves major grocery chains, retail outlets and food service operations across Canada with a robust offering of both branded and private label products.

Position Responsibilities:

• Must possess excellent communication skills. Should be able to adapt communication style to suit different audiences.
• Work with the local management teams to create and manage training matrix for the department/location
• Must be knowledgeable and be able to follow GMPs, Food Safety and Health & Safety requirements
• Support associate engagement and retention initiatives at the facility(ies)
• Able to lead others in high-demand situations
• Travel commensurate with requirements throughout the region you support
• Coordinate with business partners, including Supply Chain Leadership Team, Training Specialists, Safety, and Human Relations to ensure associates complete all requirements
• Take a lead in identifying best training practices, make improvements and share with these changes with the Leadership Team
• Maintain documentation, including training logs, sign in sheets, and electronic signatures to verify training completion and ensure this information is logged
• Facilitate training and onboarding for newly hired associates and act as culture ambassador to support a positive associate experience
• Provide information about the performance to the supervisors of your team and suggest alternatives that would lead to an improvement in said performance.
• Coordinate individual and group training events as needed

Job Requirements

Educational Background & Work Experience

• Previous experience in a unionized food, dairy, beverage or packaged goods industry is a definite asset
• Strong leadership skills
• The flexibility to adapt to a 24-hour, 7-day operation schedule
• Knowledge of health and safety standards, regulations and best practices
• The successful candidate will possess a relevant post-secondary education
• Knowledge of good labour/management practices including progressive discipline and positive reinforcement techniques
• Superior communication skills in a multi-cultural environment and the ability to deal with a variety of front-line industrial relations issues
• Takes initiative, exercises good judgment in day-to-day business decisions

Please note all offers of employment at Bimbo Canada Company, Limited are conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-hire background check. This may include anything up to and including a criminal history check, reference checks and/or credit check. Bimbo Canada Company, Limited is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, equity and belonging in the workplace and encourages applications from qualified women, men, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities. We welcome applications from all interested individuals; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Job seekers with disabilities who require accommodation during the recruitment process or would like more details about accessibility should contact Bimbo Canada Accessibility.