VAN Supervisor

at  DARE FOODS LIMITED

Company Overview:
Made Better isn’t just a claim; it’s our Dare promise.
Dare has been a proudly Canadian, family-owned company since 1889. Throughout our long history, we’ve created some of the most loved brands in the country including Bear Paws cookies, REALFRUIT gummies, Breton crackers, Melba Toast and many more. For over 130 years we had been located in the Kitchener area since the family’s original store opened in 1892. We are now head quartered in Cambridge Ontario and we’ve expanded our roots far beyond. With eight manufacturing plants and over 1400 employees, Dare is part of the fabric of Canada.
At Dare our dedicated team works passionately to uphold our tradition of excellence, innovation and quality in every aspect of our operations. Our state-of-the-art facilities utilize advanced technology to ensure consistency and quality while meeting the evolving needs of our consumers and customers.
Overview:
The Production Supervisor position directly supervises 20+ employees at the Food manufacturing facility and is responsible for meeting all safety expectations, production schedules and product quality requirements. Candidates must have excellent communication skills to instruct employees on manufacturing processes, motivate performance, implement continuous improvement activities and work with teams throughout the organization.

Key Ingredients:

• Ensures quality production standards are followed at all times.
• Directly supervises and follows up on scheduled work with all associates in assigned area of responsibility.
• Review production schedule for needs and accuracy
• Responsible for understanding, communicating, and following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and Hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP).
• Responsible for the training of all new associates in proper methods and procedures to perform their job safely and efficiently.
• Continues to develop and lead associates with on-going training.
• Initiates and follows up on all suggested safety improvements, follows up training of all safety procedures as well as monitoring associates.
• Ensures equipment availability and proper operation throughout the shift.
• Ensures all equipment and work area are free of hazards

Recipe for Success:

• 3 years’ experience in a supervisor or team leader role
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a production/manufacturing environment
• Allow for and be a participant of ongoing innovations and process improvements.
• Utilize leadership and teambuilding skills for associate growth and retention.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Must be able to multi-task and prioritize projects on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
• Ability to make decisions regarding production needs and requirements
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and general computer skills
• Must be flexible to work extended hours, day and night shifts, and scheduled weekends.

Additional Information:
Total Rewards Package: Our Total Rewards package reflects the investment we make in our employees to help them and their families achieve their well-being goals. Total Rewards at Dare Foods includes a competitive base salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits and retirement programs. In addition, we offer paid time off, career development opportunities as well as reward and recognition programs.
At Dare Foods Limited, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive, accessible, equal-opportunity environment that welcomes all individuals from all backgrounds because we know it will make our company a better place to work. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment.
We want to thank all candidates in advance for their interest; only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we cannot confirm the receipt of individual applications or resumes

Please refer the Job description for details