Production Supervisor

Posted:
8/21/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Nova Scotia, Canada ⋅ Bedford, Nova Scotia, Canada

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support ⋅ Operations & Logistics

Job Type:

Regular

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The Production/Maintenance Supervisor monitors operations of the production and maintenance departments over the weekend to ensure that qualitative and quantitative measures included in the operating plan are met.  Specific focus is on sanitation and quality results (HACCP and SQF), health and safety, good manufacturing practices and productivity. The incumbent participates to maintain the requirements on food safety, quality and defense. Other areas of focus are employee relations, production and maintenance scheduling and staffing, cost reductions, liaising with our chemical supplier and customer satisfaction.

How Agropur invests in YOU

  • Competitive compensation package

  • Company pension plan with employer contributions

  • Benefits including Health, Dental and Telemedicine

  • Career Path Program

  • Employee and Family Assistance Program

  • And so much more!

What’s involved in this role

  • Liaises with the Quality, Maintenance and Shipping Departments to minimize downtime and ensure product safety and quality.

  • Ensures consistent application of best practices towards product evaluation, food safety and quality to support and maintain Agropur  quality standards.

  • Supports the operation of the HACCP team to ensure that the facility and documentation is suitable for third party / customer audits to maintain the SQF/ HACCP, and status at the plant.

  • Undertakes other functions as required.

  • Base Schedule: 6:00am - 6:00pm; Friday, Saturday, Sunday

What you need to join our team

  • College Diploma or University Degree in a relevant field;

  • Minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a supervisor with direct involvement in a unionized production facility;

  • Working knowledge of the administration of collective agreements;

  • Must have a mechanical aptitude and be willing to work a variety of shifts including coverage of other departments;

  • Strong interpersonal, communication, leadership skills and the ability to work in a team;

  • Computer literacy, ideally with MS Office (Word and Excel), and Lotus Notes;

  • Knowledge of quality assurance systems (HACCP and SQF), an asset.

  • Superior communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrated analytical organizational skills;

  • Must be self-motivated, results oriented, possess high degree of initiative, work well under pressure.

  • Thorough knowledge of Dairy operations with particular emphasis on processing, sanitation, and product quality;

  • Prior experience in Quality Control and/or Operations within the Dairy, beverage or food processing industry.

  • Previous supervisory experience is an asset

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Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will therefore work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.