Supervisor, Production

at  Sofina Foods Inc

ABOUT US:

Sofina Foods is one of Canada’s leading manufacturers of primary and further processed protein products for retail and foodservice customers as well as international markets. We manufacture pork, beef, turkey, chicken and fish products in Canada and Europe. Our family of brands include Cuddy, Lilydale, Janes, Mastro, San Daniele, Fletcher’s, Vienna, Riserva and Zamzam in Canada; and Youngs, Greenland and Karro’s in UK. We are also the exclusive Canadian distributor of Italy’s finest Rio Mare, Lavazza products and Kicking Horse Coffee in Canada.
General Description of Role: To support the Plant Manager to achieve the prescribed results of the plant with responsibility for organizing, planning, directing, and controlling line manufacturing by H&S, Quality, and Production Standards. This position also has full responsibility for all Process performance indicators including pick-ups, yields, labor hours, bag weights, etc. This position requires a maximum presence on the plant floor.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Become Process experts for the line
• Line set up and successful shift start on time and in a safe manner
• Ensure all start-up required forms/reporting are complete
• Enforce all Company Values and policies (incl. Harassment & Violence in the Workplace, Discipline, Early & Safe Return to Work, Attendance Management, Personal Conduct, etc.)
• Ensure maintenance of all 5-Zeroes
• Ensure building and development of cohesive Line Leadership Teams
• Conduct timely 5-S audits and ensure maintenance of 5-S scores
• Ensure all employees work safely with and through the Lead Hands
• Ensure all equipment is safe to operate
• Ensure good housekeeping
• Participate in monthly Workplace Inspection Tour as required
• Conduct full investigations promptly (Discipline, H&S, Attendance Management. etc)
• Recommend appropriate Discipline, support and deliver Discipline decisions
• Investigate and complete all Accident Reports immediately. Ensures corrective action is applied immediately (provide/perform First Aid and/or ensure the employee receives Medical Aid)
• Ensure production standards are maintained including quantity and quality
• Control of material usage and line downtime
• Ensure production employees are trained in production and health & safety
• Hold monthly Health & Safety talks
• Ensure HACCP Compliance
• Work closely with the Quality Assurance Department to ensure the quality of products
• Be highly responsive to CFIA Canadian Food Inspection Agency Inspector
• Manage the shift and employees in keeping with the rules of the Collective Agreement. Be thoroughly familiar with the Collective Agreement
• Ensure all visitors to the Plant(s) are monitored and follow all Sofina Foods rules
• Ensure all Health & Safety, Food Safety regulations, and GMPs are maintained i.e. Approved safety shoes, hearing protection, hairnets, etc.
• Work with H.R. Department to ensure good labor relations are maintained
• Work closely with the H.R. Department to ensure Modified Work Programs for injured employees are successfully implemented
• Ensure reports are clear, accurate, and informative. (All needed dates to reflect the day’s events must be recorded. All comments should describe the facts, action taken and results)
• Supervise the line workers and machine operators to ensure that a safe product at the required quality is being produced as per HACCP, Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manual, and specifications
• Responsible for production records verification and closing the incident reports
• Overseeing and managing the plant environment to ensure that a product-safe environment is maintained
• The duties and responsibilities outlined above are representative but not all-inclusive

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of College Education
• Knowledge of Visual, Excel, and MS Word
• Five years of experience as a supervisor in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in managing employees in a unionized environment
• Strong planning, analytical, negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead meetings with hourly employees
• Strong knowledge of mechanical equipment
• Excellent Leadership skills.
• Knowledge of all Labour and Health & Safety Regulations
• First Aid Certification

Please refer the Job description for details