Outline of Duties
 

• Supports the Production Supervisors in the daily resource planning, plays a support role in respect of the Continuous Improvement Teams and administrative activities within the Production Department;
• Reviews projected production forecasts and manpower requirements and adjusts staffing levels accordingly;
• Supports the Planning Department in building systems to support production scheduling;
• Helps to maintain the requirements for food quality, safety and defense through record verifications, on-site verifications and active participation in audits;
• Supports the Human Capital Department in ensuring all Production Employees receive all of the required training;
• Promotes and enhances a positive employee relation atmosphere including efforts to continuously improve teamwork and establish high levels of employee involvement;
• Participates on the Joint Health and Safety Committee;
• Backup relief for the Production Supervisors. 
   

Requirements

• University degree or College diploma in related field;
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a supervisor in a manufacturing facility;
• Previous experience in a Lean manufacturing environment, health and safety assurance, knowledge of WHMIS, HACCP, SQF and GMP would be considered an asset;
• Strong computer skills ideally with MS Office (Word & Excel);
• Autonomous, team player and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.