Production Supervisor

at  Intercity Packers

Intercity Packers Ltd.
Thank you for your interest in Intercity Packers. We are always looking for qualified people to join our team who share our passion for integrity, quality, safety, sustainability, accountability and trust. We are dedicated to our customers and committed to our people. We believe in treating each other with respect and working as a team to get things done right. Does this sound like you? See our job opening below.
Production Supervisor
Intercity Packers is the largest meat/seafood distribution company in Western Canada and part of the Gordon Food Service (GFS).
Intercity Packers is currently hiring a Full Time Production Supervisor who is eager to work in a fast paced, team-oriented work environment in our Edmonton location. The Production Supervisor will oversee the workflow and personnel in the facilities production department. They are also responsible for coaching, resolving issues, and supporting subordinates and upper management.
Position: Permanent, Full-Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday, Day Shift (flexibility will be required based on business needs)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Tracking and reporting on key metrics for production.
• Measuring and controlling product yields.
• Working with product development to create items and assign costs.
• Managing productivity, labour, and overtime.
• Analyze production line processes, and create process improvements.
• Follow and maintain all Quality Assurance, HACCP, SQF requirements, and Occupational Health & Safety regulations and ensure all employees under their department follow all the regulations.
• Complete all required training (e.g., Leadership, Equipment, and Operational), ensure employees’ adherence to company practices and procedures, and apply corrective action when needed.
• Plans staff break time schedules. Conducts interviews, hires, trains, and retains staff. Performs performance monitoring (e.g., Probationary, Annual Evaluation, and Performance Objectives) of staff. Initiates follow-through with disciplinary action and termination in consultation with Human Resources when appropriate for the department.
• Perform any other duties as required.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience working in protein industry is an asset
• Experience working in a production facility is an asset
• Leadership experience is an asset
• High school or equivalent
• Excellent attention to detail and strong motivation toward company, team, and individual results.
• Ability to work effectively with others and build and maintain appropriate interpersonal relationships.
• Must have good written, verbal, organizational, and communication skills and problem-solving capabilities.
• Employees in all leadership positions must be able to immediately perceive auditory warning signals such as bells, alarms, and horns that are used to warn employees of the start-up, movement, or approach of equipment (including forklifts, turrets, overhead cranes, conveyors, trucks, and other equipment operated inside or outside the warehouse), mechanical abnormalities, and similar risk situations during warehouse operations.
• Must have the ability to prepare and deliver reports, business correspondence, and presentations, as well as speak at minor functions as a departmental representative.
• Must have the ability to multitask, prioritize, and work independently or within a team environment.
• Must be able to develop solutions to problems of moderate scope and complexity and reference policies and practices for guidance.
• Knowledge of spreadsheets, word processing, presentation, email, and internet software applications.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Total Rewards Program:
• Industry-standard salary package
• Flexible benefits program including dental, vision, prescription drugs, disability, and extended health coverage
• Company-matched retirement program
• Profit Sharing
• In-house certification, training, and career advancement opportunities
• Special employee discounts on all meat and seafood products
• Employee appreciation events and social activities all year round
• Positive employee culture and rewards for performance

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Intercity Packers is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.
If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to hr@intercitypackers.ca and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line

• Tracking and reporting on key metrics for production.
• Measuring and controlling product yields.
• Working with product development to create items and assign costs.
• Managing productivity, labour, and overtime.
• Analyze production line processes, and create process improvements.
• Follow and maintain all Quality Assurance, HACCP, SQF requirements, and Occupational Health & Safety regulations and ensure all employees under their department follow all the regulations.
• Complete all required training (e.g., Leadership, Equipment, and Operational), ensure employees’ adherence to company practices and procedures, and apply corrective action when needed.
• Plans staff break time schedules. Conducts interviews, hires, trains, and retains staff. Performs performance monitoring (e.g., Probationary, Annual Evaluation, and Performance Objectives) of staff. Initiates follow-through with disciplinary action and termination in consultation with Human Resources when appropriate for the department.
• Perform any other duties as required