Production Supervisor (Afternoon Shift)

Foothills Creamery Ltd•Calgary, AB

3d•CA$55,000 - CA$65,000•Onsite

About The Position

Foothills Creamery has proudly produced dairy products and served Western Canada for over 50 years. We produce butter and ice cream, now offering over 80 different flavors of ice cream, sorbet, sherbet, and soft serve. We take pride in using locally sourced ingredients and continue to use the same old-fashioned, barrel churned techniques as we did in 1969. Foothills Creamery is committed to growing our passionate and friendly staff, providing excellent customer service, and producing the highest quality ice cream and dairy products for Canadians. The Production Supervisor is an integral role in driving and supporting our business goals and objectives for profitable, sustainable growth improving performance, productivity, efficiency and profitability through effective methods and strategies. The Production Supervisor provides excellent leadership, will “lead by example” and act as a proactive liaison between the Production Manager, and the production personnel. This individual will be responsible in ensuring production remains on schedule and lead the production personnel to champion change initiatives and continuous improvement. The Production Supervisor has direct responsibility for afternoon production in Foothills Creamery’s manufacturing process. This role is on a 2pm-10pm schedule; Monday-Friday.

Requirements

2-4 years of experience in Dairy or Food Production, Manufacturing, Industrial Process Operations or equivalent combination of education and experience
3+ years of Supervisor experience – preferably in a manufacturing environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Ability to adapt effectively within a continually changing and demanding environment
Knowledge of safe food handling practices.
Proficient communication skills to maintain high levels of Safety and Efficiency
Solid understanding of the products produced, and manufacturing process involved
Physical ability to lift (up to) 60lbs and frequently walk throughout the Plant

Nice To Haves

Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Leadership skills with a focus on operational personnel
High degree of accuracy and accountability
Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization and execution skills
Positive communication skills both written and verbal to maintain high levels of Safety, Quality and Efficiency
Great attitude to collaborate as a team with other departments

Responsibilities

Coordinate daily production floor activities and ensure that products meet company standards and required specifications
Oversee production and sanitation duties performed by staff and verify accompanying production and sanitation records
Maintain a safe and clean work environment by educating and mentoring personnel
Provide leadership and commitment in support of continuing improvements in quality, productivity, and delivery performance
Build productive, positive relationships across the Production teams and understand the inter-dependencies of company divisions and departments
Foster the talent development of staff by designating cross-training duties and maintaining a skills matrix for all production personnel
Attend and participate regular production meetings to foster sharing of ideas and communication of company strategy and initiatives
Champion positive cultural change and employee engagement through collaboration, communication, accountability
Support Health and Safety policies and help conduct workplace inspections to ensure compliance
Provide direction to workforce in a manufacturing environment; establish production priorities and schedules consistent with unit goals
Perform assignments and directives provided by the Production Manager and the Director of Operations
Maintain a regular meeting schedule to ensure all productions employees are engaged and committed to achieving operational goals
Manage morale in the department by setting and demonstrating the standard for working with employees, suppliers and customers