Production Supervisor

Trophy Foods is Canada's leading supplier of high-quality edible nuts, dried fruit and confectionery products. We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality products, at the best value, through our direct channel of global grower relationships.Trophy Foods Inc. is Canadian owned and operated with over 40 years of experience in serving our customers. We produce edible nuts, dried fruits, confectionery and bulk foods under our Trophy brand. We also work with grocery retailers, mass merchandisers, drug channel, and food service customers across the country to create and produce a wide variety of private label branded products.Overview:
The Production Supervisor directs and coordinates activities of production department in processing materials/products.Shift:
Midnight Shift - 11pm to 7amKey responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
OperationsOwnership of production floor from all aspects of H&
S, Quality, Waste, and productivity.Achieve department line efficiency targets while always maintaining a safe environment.Ensure completion and accuracy of end of shift production report.Follow up on operational schedules and coordinate manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of products meets specifications.Facilitate and own communication between production and any other department required to be involved based on the situation that arises.Resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure cost efficiency and attempt to minimize operational delays.Review machines and equipment with the maintenance department to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization.Develop or revise standard operational and working practices and observe workers to ensure compliance with standards.Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.Responsible for the development and growth of all production floor staff involving areas of behavior, communication, productivity, and career progression.Keep payroll system (ADP) up to date daily as well as approving vacations based on requests received from employees.Observe and drive forward continuous improvement suggestions and ideas that will benefit the overall flow of the production floor.Review and adjust staffing requirements to meet production schedules.Supervise and coordinate activities of operators, general labourers, and Lead Hands.Responsible for the implementation and continued support of Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and Health and Safety Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).Employee Relations Interpret company policies to workers and enforce compliance.Resolve employee concerns or submit unsettled issues to Management and Human Resources for action.Initiate or suggest plans to motivate employees to achieve work goals and increase morale.Ambassador for positive change by maintaining a positive attitude and constantly reinforcing encouraging behaviors and communication.Confer with other supervisors, team leads, and other departments to coordinate departmental activities and recommend promotions.Assess work group functions and develop processes to improve on operational efficiencies.Train and orient new staff in the specific functions and tasks of their job, as well as all Health and Safety Practices and procedures.Conduct regular re-fresher Safety training.Lead start of shift meetings weekly with production staff.Conduct Probationary and Annual Performance Reviews along with Disciplinary Performance Discussions.Report information to Payroll Administrator in reference to employee sick time, vacation, overtime, etc.Follow HACCP procedures. Complete all forms and records as set out by HACCP-TROPHY Foods Inc.Promote and comply with TROPHY’s Health and Safety policies and procedures including the wearing of PPE, Lockout, WHMIS, etc.Other duties as assigned.Experience, Qualifications, and Educational Requirements:
Two-year college or technical school and/or;
A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in multifaceted production environment dealing with high-speed machinery and a multicultural work staff environment.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook recommended.Experience in JDE an asset.Health and Safety Certification an asset.Standard First Aid /CPR trained an asset.Leadership/communication training certificates an asset.Knowledge about chocolate process is preferred.Trophy is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity. Diversity is core to our business:
by embedding diversity into all aspects of our culture, we maximize the opportunity to achieve sustainable business success and growth. Trophy Foods Inc. provides equal opportunities in employment, promotions, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment to all qualified persons without regard to race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by the applicable Federal and Provincial laws.Trophy Foods has an accommodation process in place and provides accommodations for employees with disabilities.