Operations Supervisor - Weekend

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Operations Supervisor will provide leadership to Production and Maintenance staff in order to achieve standards for safety, quality, cost, efficiency and productivity. The Operations Supervisor will also support and participate with the Production Management Team to focus on Continuously Improving processes and efficiencies within the operations.

Key Accountabilities:

Responsible for the overall effectiveness of the plant operations during assigned shift; this is a ‘hands-on’ position that directly supervises all shift staff, including training, planning workloads, developing production schedules and providing coaching and progressive discipline where required. Emphasis is on time spent on the floor directly supervising to meet organizational goals.

Champion and enforce Health & Safety, proactive approach to prevent accidents, incidents and near misses in the facility.

Work closely with the production staff in the areas of sanitation, hygiene, GMP's and other Food Safety, Quality Control, Quality Assurance programs.

Work towards Process Excellence & Lean Manufacturing endeavors of the organization

Responsible for authorizing and monitoring employees' time, attendance and payroll information

Communicate important information to, and from direct reports.

Maintain Production/Maintenance PM Programs, generate daily operating, efficiency reports as well as daily/weekly production mapping

Validate all production records and CIP records

Develop a co-operative team approach in the Production Department and work closely with Distribution, Production Planners, Finance, Maintenance, Human Resources, Quality and Plant Management

Provide flexible shift coverage including days, afternoons and nights. Willingness to work overtime as required

Other projects as assigned by management

Qualifications:

Minimum 3 years post secondary education or minimum 5 years of related experience