CLS CATERING SERVICES LTD. – MISSISSAUGA, ON (FREE ONSITE PARKING)

We are looking for a Production Supervisor with minimum 3 years experience to manage high volume daily operations of food production, oversee quality and compliance, and lead a team in a fast-paced environment. The role involves overseeing food production operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and compliance. Responsibilities include supervising teams, training, scheduling, and implementing process improvements. Requires strong leadership, HACCP knowledge, and experience in high-volume, unionized environments with flexible scheduling. CLS Catering Services (part of LSG Sky Chef & Cathay Pacific) offers you the opportunity to be part of the inner workings of an exciting industry in a diverse and dynamic environment.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Production Manager, this position while focuses on continuous improvement also manages, leads and coaches the food production team to ensure that food preparation, plating and assembly processes are completed per specifications in an efficient and timely manner while at the same time utilizing “Lean and Best Manufacturing Practices” to achieve operational excellence. Meets and exceeds company standards including specification compliance, productivity, run rates, labor and food costs, HACCP, first pass yield and portion controls.
Reporting To: Production Manager
Compensation: $ 55000 to 58000 Annually
Schedule: Monday to Sunday shift work, 40 hours per week.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Culinary or a Business Diploma desirable.
• Minimum 3 - 7 years’ proven supervisory experience in a high-volume food production assembly facility in a union environment.
• HACCP and Food Safe knowledge required.
• Proven experience with process standards, scheduling and databases required.
• Production planning/engineering and scheduling background.
• Able to lead, supervise and train employees, including organizing, prioritizing.
• Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Skills in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
• Previous Quality Assurance experience a great asset.
• Ability to make independent decisions with defined guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Must be available to work all shifts including weekends and statutory holidays.
• Possess a basic understanding of production machinery an asset.

WORKING CONDITIONS/ PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to provide guidance to front line and supervisory staff.
• Ability to attend and conduct presentations.
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.
• Overtime as required
• Fast-paced work environment.
• Work under pressure.
• High attention to detail.
• Flexible schedule
  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Please note that all employment is contingent upon the selected candidate’s successful clearance of all compliance requirements such as a clear medical and criminal record.
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: $50,884.95-$58,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Discounted or free food
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mississauga, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• Supervising: 3 years (required)
• Food production: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In perso

Key responsibilities include (and not limited to) the following:

• Supervises team members on shift, which includes scheduling, work allocation, training and problem solving in a unionized environment.
• Maintains & provides reporting from various systems such as SAPMM, CBase, ADP Workforce Now, scheduling programs and spreadsheets.
• Reviews current methods and tools in place to help develop new processes and performs process time standards, maintains applications to assist in hours control documentation.
• Updates and maintain the program database.
• Modifies daily work assignments in accordance with airline schedules.
• Trains team members in the safe, efficient operation of equipment.
• Ensures all SOP’s & meal specifications are followed in a timely manner.
• Oversees all facets of the daily operation of food plating and assembly ensuring compliance with company standards.
• Participates in promotion and progressive discipline process of team members.
• Assists with the implementation of policies and procedures consistent with those of the organization to ensure the efficient and safe operation of the department.
• Evaluates performance and makes recommendations as required.
• Ensures quantities, specifications, service delivery and quality match and meet production logistics.
• Sets targets, measures and records productivity ensuring team members are held accountable.
• Must be able to multitask in a high-volume environment while still meeting deadlines.
• Performs root cause analysis and responds to customer inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
• Responsible for the safety of team members in accordance with established company and WorkSafe standards.
• Ensures team members are in compliance with company quality control and hygiene procedures.
• Trains and develops team members in operational matters.
• Manages team members in accordance with company policies, collective agreement and provincial labor legislation.
• Participates in meetings with managers.
• Other duties as assigned