Job Description

Aplin has partnered with a growing food manufacturing company based in the Hamilton area to hire a Production Shift Supervisor.

This full time position will be working weekly rotating morning and afternoon shift and will maintain the flow of product as per production requirements, customer specifications and productivity KPIS.

The Production Supervisor functions as an integral member of the Operations Team and shares the responsibility for establishing and maintaining a professional working environment that is committed to safety, customer service, quality, teamwork and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Ensure product & packaging quality, product & packaging efficiencies, shop floor logistics (production sequence, utilization of equipment, staffing levels, product costs, product run times, line efficiencies & operational capacity)
• Assure daily production schedules are met and the timely accurate communication of all issues
• Monitor shift production activities against production plan and paperwork and communicate progress within the team on the shift
• Oversee and assist team members in production activities on assigned shift to ensure that: QC protocols are in place with all required documentation (including daily records) completed accurately and on time
• All raw materials/packaging required to meet the production plan are in stock and available
• Work is performed according to SOP\'s, GMP\'s, Food Safety Requirements and Health and Safety standards
• Quality products are produced, as ordered, on time by working together efficiently and efficiently
• Deliver training to team members as required to ensure proper production SOP\'s, GMP\'s, equipment and Health & Safety Standards are met
• Monitor and maintenance of the required high standards of cleanliness and general housekeeping
• Carry out timely and effective line handover to supervisors between shifts, including the completion of proper documentation and accurate briefing on progress/issues
• Ensure proper maintenance, sanitation and Health & Safety protocols are followed by all team members at all times
• Checking and verification of timekeeping logs for assigned team members daily
• Ensure compliance with all applicable legislation and codes in all areas of plant including WSIB, HACCP, WHMIS, & Workplace H&S
• Reporting of any Food Safety or Quality Problems
• Identify, schedule, and follow up on preventative equipment maintenance and comprehend general mechanical processes
• Work with employees to adequately ensure HACCP, USDA OSHA and other regulatory standards are met maintain or exceed goals on yields, productivity and efficiencies
• Understand and interpret documents such as safety regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Provide leadership and supervision to the production staff ensuring an excellent job performance.
• Work well with a diverse workforce
• To solicit suggestions in the areas of safety, efficiency and morale from all levels of employees including management, general laborers, supervisors, etc.

Qualifications

• At least three years\' experience as a Line Leader or Supervisor in a manufacturing setting
• Experience within food & beverage, pharmaceutical or consumer packaged goods industry highly preferred
• Post secondary education in a related field Knowledge of production line and machinery, production performance indicators, technological processes
• Mechanical aptitude, ability to troubleshoot technological problems
• Hands on and results oriented supervisory experience
• Ability to sustain excellent interpersonal and labour relations across cultural and ethnic diversity
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficient with basic standards office computer technology such as Microsoft Office (Work & Excel)

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