Production Supervisor - Scarborough, Canada - Bimbo Canada

Bimbo Canada

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Scarborough, Canada

4 days ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Production Supervisor
req38440

Employment Type:
Regular

Location:
SCARBOROUGH,ON

_Bimbo Canada is a market leading producer and distributor of packaged fresh bread, bakery and snacking products with brands such as Dempster's, Villaggio, POM, Bon Matin, Ben's, Stonemill, McGavins, Oroweat, Vachon and Takis. The company operates 16 bakeries and employs approximately 4,200 associates across Canada. Bimbo Canada pursues the goal of creating value by being at the forefront of manufacturing and service delivery innovation in the baking industry through the continued improvement and refinement of its supply chain network. Bimbo Canada serves major grocery chains, retail outlets and food service operations across Canada with a robust offering of both branded and private label products._

The
Production Supervisor will report into the
Production Manager and will be responsible for providing direction and leadership to hourly associates, requires a hands-on individual responsible for health & safety, productivity, yields, equipment operation, training, quality and continuous improvement through initiative and guidance of our Lean Manufacturing Program.

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Responsibilities

Develop, lead and coach employees through effective training and recognition
Direct hourly associates for the efficient operation of the facility
Drive key performance indicators for area of responsibility (i.e. line speeds, efficiency, waste, labor costs, compliance to schedule, etc.)
Work in partnership with the Maintenance department to assist in prevention / rectification of breakdowns
Document and maintain accurate records with respect to employee performance, product quality, daily reconciliation, health and safety, and payroll
Learn, develop and exhibit behaviours consistent with Grupo Bimbo (GB) leadership values
Provide performance management counseling and/or progressive discipline in a timely fashion manner
Play a key role in the development and maintenance of a safety culture
Ensure effective implementation and maintenance of the Company's safety program by utilizing best practices in safety leadership (orientation, training, observation, correction, positive reinforcement)
Take part in safety audits, identification of hazards and corrections, and other preventative approaches
Execute accident investigations in a timely and accurate fashion and carry out any follow up required as a result of the investigation
Active involvement and leadership in the implementation and execution of continuous improvement initiatives
Work in partnership with the Quality Assurance department to prevent and resolve any quality issues
Ensure adherence to all quality requirements including GMP's, HACCP, SOP's, specifications etc.

Qualifications

University degree or diploma, preferably within engineering
23 years of experience in a food processing or manufacturing related industry
Formal technical baking education preferred (AIB)
Effective communication skills for training and leading associates in a multicultural environment
Proficient computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word) and problemsolving aptitude
Resultsoriented team player
Knowledge of health and safety standards, regulations, supervisory responsibilities and best practices
Demonstrated ability to schedule hourly associates and production shifts within a multishift environment with a minimum of 2 years' supervisory experience
Willing to continuously learn and embrace change
Flexible, capable and willing to be "handson" to perform any other technical or productionrelated tasks, as the circumstances may require
Proven ability to take initiative and exercise timely and good judgment in the daytoday business decisions and activities

Please note all offers of employment at Bimbo Canada are conditional on the successful completion of appropriate background checks (including but not limited to criminal history, reference, credit and/or physical demands checks) as appropriate for the role and as permitted by law**.