Job Description

Job Overview

Join a growing company with opportunities to build your career. This position is ideally suited for a driven, jack of all trades, kind of person who is as comfortable leading a team as getting out the tool box and solving a mechanical issue on the floor. Our plant is located in a part of Canada where a home is still affordable, the people are friendly and nature is at your doorstep then you owe it to yourself to read on. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Shift Supervisor to oversee our manufacturing operations, with a focus on fruit drying. The ideal candidate will have millwright aptitude and people management experience. Experience in food processing, and quality and safety standards would be considered an significant asset. This role requires a strategic thinker who has the aptitude to operate and maintain complex mechanical systems while managing a shift crew as worker/supervisor. We pay competitive wages aligned with the skills and experience you bring to the job.

Responsibilities

Manage daily operations of the plant, ensuring production targets are met efficiently and effectively. Oversee the production team, ensuring adherence to our high quality standards. Ensure our food safety and quality SOPs are followed and that the proper documentation is maintained Train, mentor, and develop staff to foster a culture of safety, quality, and teamwork. Lead daily maintenance and operation of complex processing equipment.

Skills

Strong mechanical knowledge and aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues. Millwright experience a definite asset Expereince in food safety and quality programs such as SQF and HACCP or similar systems. Experience in implementing process improvement strategies within a manufacturing environment. Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide diverse teams. Strong analytical skills for assessing operational performance and making data-driven decisions.
If you have the appropriate skill set and wish to join our team as a Shift Supervisor where you can advance your career in Processing Management while making a significant contribution to the production of high quality products marketed globally send your resume directly to: lvandijk@vandykblueberries.ca

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care On-site parking Paid time off
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Experience:

Food processing: 1 year (preferred) Food safety: 1 year (preferred) Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-06-23