Production Supervisor - Vanscoy, Canada - Verdient

Description

JOB SUMMARY
The Production Supervisor has the responsibility of maximizing the effectiveness of the processing of operation on a day-to-day basis. They will oversee labour, materials and machinery utilization and will ensure that waste is kept to an absolute minimum. This role supports the leading of operators throughout a specific shift and reports directly to the Operations Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES


Labour management:

Ensure that employees are adequately trained and sufficiently flexible to maintain continuity of production. Any training issues should be escalated to the Responsible Manager.
Oversee the day to day management of other employees in the area.

Where the Responsible Manager is not on the same direct shift pattern, a Lead Operator will be appointed and will be responsible for making decisions in the manager's absence.

Monitor attendance of employees and refer unsatisfactory attendance or timekeeping to the Responsible Manager.
Monitor break times and deal with any issues as and when they occur. Repeated issues should be escalated to the Responsible Manager.
Ensure standards of behavior are adhered to and refer any repeated non-conformance to the Responsible Manager.
Highlight any labour issues to Responsible Manager in good time to ensure that suitable provisions are made.
Ensure time spent on productive work is maximized.
Motivate, develop and encourage team members to maximize productive work whilst keeping all staff well informed.
Undertake appraisals for new team members in area, ensuring clear feedback and goals are set.


Manufacturing:

Drive the overall performance of the area to ensure that production activities occur as scheduled within the plan.
Ensure that the attainment to plan is monitored and that production accurately produces the volumes detailed on this plan. Any deviation must be investigated, and findings reported to the Responsible Manager as soon as possible.
Promote GMP processes and standards within the Processing Department.


Ensure that:

Machinery/Equipment is set up correctly and to standard
Machinery/Equipment is not ill-used, causing danger of breakdown or damage
Machinery/Equipment is maintained in a clean and hygienic condition
Machinery/Equipment is in a safe condition for use
Breakdowns are rectified in a timely fashion


WORKING CONDITIONS
Working Environment
Indoors, outdoors, plant environment

Physical Demands
Some physical demands, light lifting, walking, reaching, repetitive tasks

Travel Requirements
N/A


QUALIFICATIONS
Must possess a minimum of 2 years of plant operating experience in milling of flour or pulses
Minimum grade 12 diploma or equivalent
Must be safety-oriented
Intermediate computer skills
An understanding of basic large-scale equipment operation including automated processing systems
Experience operating a forklift
Strong communication skills
Excellent interpersonal, team building, analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work shift-work and overtime, including weekends
Exposure to and understanding of HACCP protocols, GMP and SOPs are desirable skills


Relocation Available:
No