Production Supervisor

at  SYSCO FOOD SERVICES

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

Reports To
Site Director for Operations
Location
Buckhead Vancouver, Vancouver, BC
Type
Permanent, FT, Salary
Closing Date
November 26, 2024
Salary Range
$54,431 to 93,387

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/JOB REQUIREMENTS (ABOUT YOU):

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in Lean Food Manufacturing/Operations role
• Preferred 5+ Years’ experience in Lean Food Manufacturing role
• Preferred production supervisory experience
• Knowledge of Protein and relevant work experience preferred
• High School Diploma required
• Diploma or Degree in Production/Operations Management preferred
• Six Sigma Black Belt preferred
• Knowledge of systems would be considered an asset. (ADP, Intelex, labour standard system)
• Intermediates in MS Word, MS Excel
• Demonstrated track record of high performing operations/production leadership, fostering an environment of teamwork and common goals and developing and mentoring manufacturing staff
• Have demonstrated success in executing a departmental strategy regarding annual plans, hiring, key performance improvement plans, key initiatives around people, customers and profitability
• Proven ability for driving process improvements, adhering to plans/budgets, and ensuring regulatory compliance
• Excellent time management, problem solving and decision-making skills
  Internal candidates apply via the Career Centre on your HR Portal / ADP Workforce Now.
  External candidates submit cover letter & resume via www.sysco.ca/careers

ROLE:

This role is primarily responsible for efficiently managing all production activities by maintaining department efficiencies. Ensuring planning, organizing, product flow and cost-effective procedures are applied.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise Operation staff within production and assist with warehouse staff if needed.
• Provide leadership, direction, coaching and development to their teams and coach other supervisors
• Develops, recommends, and implements measures to improve overall efficiency of the department
• Establish or adjust work procedures and ensure daily, weekly and monthly goals are met or exceeded
• Prepare work schedules including vacations schedules
• Accountable for the accuracy of timecards, approvals and scheduling of direct reports
• Analyze and work with team members on incentive program results and opportunities
• Drive operations to continuously improve its processes and procedures by fostering and operating in a continuous improvement environment
• Analyzes work orders to estimate worker hours and tasks that meet both internal and external needs across the manufacturing plant
• Analyze and research problems and provide resolutions by maintaining records and tracking key metrics
• Manage processes to minimize any form of waste such as re-work, spoilage and theft
• Ensure compliance of all company policies, procedures, safety guidelines and HACCP
• Create a working environment within the production team that enhances employee performance and retention
• Manage labour costs by maximizing shift productivity, controlling work hours
• Collaborate with other supervisors and others in the organization to ensure that deadlines are met
• Monitor general maintenance of the warehouse and have all materials rotated according to the FIFO inventory method
• Assist internal and external customers with expediting orders (Customer pick up/Same day service)
• Complete daily production inspections (coach cards, observations, and facility audits)
• Daily communication with Merchandising team to identify and resolve any raw material issues or delays from the vendor or inbound carrier.
• Manage/Identify barriers that cause indirect time and record indirect (work delays)
• Ensure product accuracy and integrity in conjunction with inventory control
• If applicable, understand and interpret the CBA, participate in grievance, mediation, arbitration procedures at unionized facilities
• Backup and right hand for Operations Manager during vacations
• In times of coverage the 1-up supervisor is responsible for the continuity of the duties and responsibilities to be completed.
• Responsible for compliance with all Policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) comprising Sysco’s Food Safety Program, specific for the assigned role.
• Assist Food Safety Program Manager in ensuring compliance to Sysco’s Food Safety Program that leads to compliance with third party certification and customer requirements.
• Understands that their role is critical in creating a safe organization with minimal environmental impact and the value that brings to the organization.
• Is willing to drive Environmental, Health and Safety performance by acting as an example and holding their team accountable to complying with EHS programs, policies, and requirements.
• Enable, champion and embrace an inclusive culture
• Develop and support high performing talent through hiring, scheduling, performance coaching, and career management practices
• Facilitate establishment of clear performance goals; Ensure that performance goals adapt to changing business demands; Identify and manage non-performers in a fair and timely way; Identify and reward top performance; links pay and performance through base, incentive, and recognition programs
• Present oneself in a manner that demonstrates executive maturity, professionalism, trust, confidence, and integrity.
• Communicates broadly and frequently the company’s vision, direction, goals, performance against plan, changes, and expectations through participation in department meetings, one-on-one meetings, and informal conversations with associates
• Perform other duties as assigned.