Production Supervisor

Burnbrae Farms•Elizabethtown-Kitley, ON

4d•CA$65,000 - CA$73,000•Onsite

About The Position

Burnbrae Farms is a sixth-generation, Canadian, family-owned company and a leading egg producer and processor. We operate farms, grading stations, and processing facilities across Canada, working with over 400 local independent egg farming families. Our operations involve collecting, grading, boiling, cooking, and shipping eggs nationwide, and we offer a variety of value-added products. With ambitious plans for growth, we employ over 1,700 dedicated team members across Canada.

Requirements

Post Secondary education or equivalent work experience preferred
Minimum 5-7 years experience as a supervisor in a production or manufacturing environment
Proven working experience as a supervisor and leading a large team (30-45 employees)
Experience working with HRIS system i.e.: UKG processing timecards and vacation requests. Proven experience staffing a team to required headcount.
Experience with SAP would be considered an asset
Familiarity with progressive production practices and methods
General Knowledge of production systems and operational methods
Experience with lean and continuous improvements is an asset
Strong accountability and follow-through skills
Process driven with the ability to follow and understand policies at all times
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Experience as a change leader and pushing change and new procedures and policies
Ability to work under pressure and tight schedules
Superior Communication both verbal and written
Ability to encourage and build team spirit among team members, bringing about mutual respect and cooperation, building trust with employees and strong relationships
Ability to identify new opportunities
Ability to develop specific plans and goals to help in accomplishing tasks efficiently
Ability to analyze information and evaluate results to make the best decision in solving problems
Must be able to work both shifts and overtime on weekends in the event of vacation coverage or shift changes.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP would be considered an asset
Experience with lean and continuous improvements is an asset

Responsibilities

Actively lead, coach, guide teams of 45-50 employees in partnership with Lead hands to achieve production targets within Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
Proactively performance manage employees to ensure accountability of high standards for Safety, Quality, Attendance and Reliability in alignment with standardized KPIs
Conduct performance and coaching discussions including performance reviews
Identify, lead, and support continuous improvement opportunities in process, equipment, and systems
Ensure your team is trained, qualified and certified to operate their respective equipment
Schedule teams for maximum effectiveness
Identify and manage direct labor staffing levels to meet production requirements
Facilitate departmentally and shift change communications
Responsible for time and attendance management for team
Ensure that all staff have been trained and are knowledgeable of procedures and competent in their current roles
Knowledgeable in all transactions in SAP relating to production
Responsible for tracking of KPI’s relating to production
Staff development, providing direction, guidance and monitoring
Monitor compliance to procedures and review non-conformance issues with Staff
Ensure that all employees are aware of possible hazards in the workplace, and ensure proper procedures are followed while work is being carried out
Report and investigate all accidents/incidents and near misses resulting in personal injury and or property damage
Document and report all accidents to meet WSIB requirements and time constraints
Must be willing to work as a team and work closely with the Management team and Plant Manager