Supervisor, Production

Sofina Foods Inc•Burlington, ON

3d•CA$56,523 - CA$75,458•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Superintendent, the Supervisor will add subject matter expertise to production operations in accordance with production schedules and standards that achieve/meet requirements for safety, regulatory compliance, environment, quality, customer service and cost. As part of the Plant’s leadership team, contributes to building and maintaining a culture of continuous improvement.

Requirements

Five years’ experience as a supervisor in a manufacturing environment
Experience in managing employees in a unionized environment
Knowledge Microsoft Office Suite
Strong planning, analytical, negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Line set up and successful shift start on time and in a safe manner
Ensure all start up required forms/reporting are complete
Enforce all Company Values and policies (incl. Harassment & Violence in the Workplace, Discipline, Early & Safe Return to Work, Attendance Management, Plant Rules, etc.)
Ensure building and development of cohesive Line Leadership Teams
Ensure all equipment is safe to operate and ensure good housekeeping
Participate in monthly Safety as required
Conduct full investigations promptly (Discipline, H&S, Attendance Management. etc)
Support and deliver Discipline decisions
Investigate and complete all Accident Reports immediately. Ensure corrective action is applied immediately
Ensure production standards are maintained including quantity and quality
Control of material usage and line downtime
Ensure production employees are trained in production and health & safety
Ensure HACCP Compliance, work closely with the Quality Assurance Department to ensure quality of products
Be highly responsive to CFIA Canadian Food Inspection Agency Inspector
Manage the shift and employees in keeping with the rules of the Collective Agreement. Be thoroughly familiar with the Collective Agreement
Ensure all visitors to the Plant(s) are monitored and follow our plant rules
Ensure all Health & Safety, Food Safety regulations and GMP’s are maintained i.e. Approved safety shoes, hearing protection, hairnets etc.
Work with H.R. Department to ensure good labour relations are maintained
Work closely with the H.R. Department to ensure Modified Work Programs for injured employees are successfully implemented
Supervise the employees to ensure that a safe product at the required quality is being produced as per HACCP, Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manual and specifications
Responsible for production records verification and closing the incident reports
Overseeing and managing the plant environment to ensure that a product safe environment is maintained