Production Supervisor - Toronto, Canada - Select Food Products Limited

Select Food Products Limited

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Purpose

Reporting to the Production Manager, this role leads a team to deliver high quality products in a productive and efficient manner.

The Production Supervisor is responsible for running a packaging line efficiently and effectively in compliance with health and safety and quality standards.

This role is wholly accountable for the people management aspect and efficiency of their line.

Responsibilities

Supervises a team of associates through daily production activities.
Takes responsibility of the product quality produced within their line, and complies with the company's food safety systems, processes, and procedures.
Stays alert for and troubleshoots minor equipment issues within line and escalates to proper personnel when required.
Monitor, measure and report on production related process performance, general issues.
Ensure that team members are accountable for the effective utilization of company resources towards the attainment of best operating costs and other vital KPIs such as OEE and Productivity Index
Lead RCA investigations to determine root cause of downtime and/or line deficiencies.
Trains new and existing associates on equipment setup, changeover, and basic troubleshooting
Coaches and completes performance assessment of team by providing regular feedback and completing semiannual performance reviews.
Administer progressive discipline when needed and motivate associates to increase their performance and behaviour.
Reviews and authorizes time and attendance while managing absenteeism and tardiness.
Devise, implement and monitor standardized manufacturing practices and procedures related to department's objectives.
Communicate relevant company information to team through huddles, online communication, meetings, etc
Play an active role in the company's continuous improvement plan to achieve plans for future growth within the company.
Participate in crossfunctional meetings and provides relevant, effective information to other departments.
Role model the Company values in leading Associates
Responsible for food safety, packaging materials safety, quality & promoting the Food Safety/Food Defense program & ensuring adherence to the food safety program by complying with the SQF standards and regulatory requirements.
Promote Company purposedriven, valuesled culture by regularly communicating with and listening to associates.
Assisting in the creation and further improvement of job instructions, visual aids, and area housekeeping.
Understand, comply with, and enforcement compliance of safety procedures and general manufacturing practices within the team.

Knowledge, Experience & Competencies

3+ years supervisory experience in a fastpaced production setting with at least 10 staff members
3+ years experience in food manufacturing
Postsecondary education in Business, Supply Chain or a related field
Experience working in a lean manufacturing environment is an asset
Prior experience with coaching and training people.
Demonstrated excellence in communication, problem solving and organization