Job Description

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Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future
Nutreco is a member of the SHV family, and we are committed to 'Feeding the Future' through sustainable and innovative practices. Nutreco has two business lines: Skretting is a leading global provider of innovative aquafeed solutions, revolutionizing aquaculture for a sustainable future. Trouw Nutrition specializes in animal nutrition and is committed to advancing livestock health and productivity through cutting-edge solutions.
Trouw Nutrition is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee the warehouse and production departments while supporting the Plant Manager with ensuring a safe work environment, onboarding, and managing employees, communicating with other departments and customers, being accountable for financial objectives, and meeting or exceeding key performance measures. The position is based in Westlock, Alberta.
Responsibilities:
Production Planning and Execution:
Manage production operations in alignment with Nutreco standards and procedures to achieve efficient and effective results
Coordinate production activities across shifts, utilizing common equipment, methods, and standards
Develop and maintain production schedules within established budgets and timelines
Leadership and Team Management:
Lead the production team to achieve individual and team objectives through goal setting, coaching, and regular feedback
Manage shift scheduling and team mobility for 24/7 operations
Onboard and train new employees in their roles, ensuring alignment with company standards
Provide coaching and development for team members to enhance performance
Safety, Quality, and Compliance:
Act as the first point of contact for quality, maintenance, housekeeping, safety, and service issues on shift
Enforce safety policies and procedures to minimize incidents and ensure compliance with HSE/Quality regulations
Promote food safety and quality awareness, addressing and resolving issues proactively
Operational Oversight and Reporting:
Monitor and analyze KPIs to assess production performance, identify variances, and recommend improvements
Ensure production targets are met while maintaining safety and quality standards
Assign and direct tasks on a shift basis, providing guidance and troubleshooting as needed
Maintain housekeeping standards in assigned areas
Continuous Improvement:
Identify and implement process improvements to optimize production systems and practices
Assist in the execution of continuous improvement projects
Additional Responsibilities:
Operate mixing and associated equipment effectively
Travel to other mills as required for meetings or ingredient pick-ups using a company vehicle
Be on-call after hours to troubleshoot production issues as needed
Perform other duties as assigned
Skills and Expertise
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and operational best practices
Innovative, detail-oriented, and equipped with excellent interpersonal, influencing, communication, and leadership skills
Proven ability to delegate tasks effectively and a passion for coaching and developing team members
Experience in supervising employees, including performance management and fostering engagement
Strong oral and written communication skills
Proficiency in computer applications and knowledge of Excel is required
Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Demonstrated capability to lead and manage during periods of change
Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision, even in ambiguous situations
Commitment to ensuring safe and efficient plant operations 24/7
Proven ability to lead, motivate, and maintain an engaged and high-performing team
Qualifications:
Grade 12 education
Minimum of 5 years of progressive supervisory experience in a processing or manufacturing facility
Why you Will Love Working with Us
Global Benefits:
Be part of our sustainable mission with opportunities to grow within Nutreco, Skretting, Trouw Nutrition and the broader SHV group
Embrace our culture of diversity and inclusion, where we respect and value everyone
Local Benefits:
Robust pension plan with employer matching that begins on Day 1!
Competitive health benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA, that start on Day 1!
Short-term/Long-term Disability and Mental Health spending allowance
Maternal top-up and Tuition Reimbursement
15 vacation days to start (tiered)
Annual bonus
Next Steps:
We value a seamless candidate experience and will review your application within five (5) business days. We appreciate your interest in joining our mission to innovate and sustainably shape the future of food production. Thank you for choosing a career with us and sharing your ambition to Feed the Future!
Final candidates who are being considered for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship.
We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.
Our corporate values FEED your career: Passion | Inclusivity | Integrity | Trust | Curiosity. These values are engrained into our core and shape everything we do.
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Our organisation:
Trouw Nutrition is the global leader in innovative feed specialties, premixes and nutritional services for the animal nutrition industry. Trouw Nutrition provides species-specific nutritional solutions consisting of feed concepts, products and nutritional know-how. The unique combination of products, models and services Trouw Nutrition offers, boosts productivity and supports animal health through all life stages, contributing to our customers' peace of mind. Trouw Nutrition's nutrition solutions have met the need of farmers and home-mixers, feed producers, integrators and distributors. Trouw Nutrition has locations in 25 countries and around 5000 employees. Our mission is Feeding the Future.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Trouw Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Trouw Nutrition is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.