Packaging Supervisor

at  Cavendish Farms

Packaging Supervisor
Cavendish Farms is a leading producer of frozen food products for retail and foodservice markets throughout Canada, the United States, and around the world. We have state-of-the-art potato processing plants in Prince Edward Island, Lethbridge, Alberta, and Jamestown, North Dakota, and an appetizer plant in Wheatley, Ontario. Our Head office is in Dieppe, New Brunswick and has sales office locations in Toronto, Montreal, and Boston.
Reporting to the Shift and Production Manager, the Packaging Supervisor is accountable for motivating employees to package quality product in a consistent, timely and cost-effective manner that meets and exceeds the quality expectations of our customers. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, result driven individual who can thrive in a fast paced, ever-changing environment and will directly supervise unionized employees. This position requires interaction with all departments within Cavendish Farms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing the day-to-day operations of the packaging department.
• Initiate problem solving in packaging to improve results.
• Supervising the performance and results of union employees leading to a well performing team.
• Utilize equipment, supplies and personnel to maximize productivity.
• Manage rework and tote inventory on a daily basis
• Meet production output targets including yields and volume.
• Identify productivity improvements.
• Provide guidance and supervision to employees to ensure that standard operating procedures are understood and followed.
• Document and maintain accurate records with respect to employee performance, product quality, daily reconciliation, health and safety, and attendance.
• Develop, lead and coach employees through effective training and recognition.
• Foster and maintain a positive labor relations environment by ensuring that all employees are treated with respect, grievances are dealt with in a timely manner, and employee concerns are managed in accordance with the collective agreement.
• Perform applicable food safety duties in the absence of personnel within the Production department
• Ensure compliance to Government regulations and Company specifications for HACCP, Sanitation, and Safety.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2 or more years of production experience in a food processing industry preferred.
• Preference will be given to candidates with previous supervisory experience and or relevant post-secondary education.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven decision-making ability.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage conflict and build teams.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• A proven track record of being pro-active and taking initiative.
• The flexibility to adapt to a 24-hour, 7-day operation schedule; and
• Knowledge of HACCP and Health and Safety regulations.
• Seeks out and applies best practices as solutions to correct deficiencies,
• Continues to examine opportunities for personal growth and industry knowledge.

• Managing the day-to-day operations of the packaging department.
• Initiate problem solving in packaging to improve results.
• Supervising the performance and results of union employees leading to a well performing team.
• Utilize equipment, supplies and personnel to maximize productivity.
• Manage rework and tote inventory on a daily basis
• Meet production output targets including yields and volume.
• Identify productivity improvements.
• Provide guidance and supervision to employees to ensure that standard operating procedures are understood and followed.
• Document and maintain accurate records with respect to employee performance, product quality, daily reconciliation, health and safety, and attendance.
• Develop, lead and coach employees through effective training and recognition.
• Foster and maintain a positive labor relations environment by ensuring that all employees are treated with respect, grievances are dealt with in a timely manner, and employee concerns are managed in accordance with the collective agreement.
• Perform applicable food safety duties in the absence of personnel within the Production department
• Ensure compliance to Government regulations and Company specifications for HACCP, Sanitation, and Safety