PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

• Production Manager

Job summary

• Hold a position of shift personnel supervision and manage the bakery operations to ensure highest level of efficiency and quality
• Participate to the production activities and be able to cover all positions of the department
• Manage daily unforeseen challenges related to the operations
• Take care of the production planning with his/her superior or with the production planner

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage efficiently the bakery’s operations
• Maintain the product quality standards and ensure that all employees respect the sanitation procedures
• Complete and sign off the quality & production forms on a daily basis and ensure their accuracy (CCP forms, SO docs, etc.)
• Hold daily shift meeting prior to relieve the previous shift
• Hold a monthly shift meeting and complete the report for the plant manager
• Be able to work all positions if required by the operations
• Manage unforeseen challenges related to the operations
• Participate in the production meetings and any other required plant meetings
• Use the Internal computer system to submit the work orders to the maintenance team
• Respect the company policies and rules, and ensure that all employees are following the same policies and rules
• Fill out Shop orders properly and ensure accuracy
• Participate in plant testing; ensure required personnel and the raw materials required for completion of these tests, and report results
• Participate in the elaboration of the quality control program related to production

• Operation management:
  • Analyze the different requests. Propose appropriate changes when needed and complete the follow-up
  • Explain all circumstances related to customer complaints received, and must work on the follow-up until the problem is eliminated at the source
  • Analyze the personnel needs and allocate them according to operational needs
  • Ensure that the work is completed in the required delays and with accuracy
  • Seek continuous improvement of work methods to improve efficiency

• Managing Human Resources:
  • Supervise the work done by employees.
  • Supervise the work done by the team leaders and operators
  • Verify the work schedule for his/her work shift and manage the time for all employees on that shift
  • Approve the pay periods
  • Follow-up on employee absences and lateness
  • Make all requests for agency personnel
  • Meet with employees of his/her work shift to resolve problems related to assiduity, absenteeism, etc. and follow-up with Human Resources
  • Take disciplinary measures with employees of his/her work shift in collaboration with the Human Resources when needed
  • Participate in welcoming and integrating new employees
  • Train new employees
  • Maintain an enjoyable work environment for employees
  • Evaluate the employees on his/her work shift, before and after the probation period
  • Recommend the job continuation for an employee on probation
  • Manage his/her time, as well as employee time efficiently
  • Make sure that work health and safety rules are respected and report any incidents/accidents to the human resources and Plant Manager

QUALIFICATIONS

Interpersonal Skills

• Must be able to unite and mobilize his/her personnel
• Have self-control
• Be able to be part of a team to ensure motivation and collaboration of the personnel
• Able to analyze and effectively communicate the needs of his/her work section

• Computer Skills: Word, Excel, data entry

• Follow all safety, health, environmental and company rules
• Understand and follow GMP’s
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP’s and BRC

Knowledge and General Conditions

• Be able to write in English
• Physical effort required:
  • Transport/move objects weighing up to 40 pounds
  • Complete repetitive tasks
  • Spend maximum time on the bakery floor

• Concentration efforts:
  • Complete precision tasks
  • Work with cutting tools, must concentrate to avoid injuries
  • Exposure to noisy environment
  • Exposure to Cold and Warm environment

• Work environment:
• Work in an open area.
• Exposure to environment containing flour
• Working under pressure to respect all set deadlines and late orders
• Work with a semi-autonomous team

Education requirements

• High school diploma or GED

Work experience

• 5 to 10 years of experience as a bakery supervisor or in a related field of work

Work conditions

• Location: Vineland plant

• Work schedule: Fixed schedule or on rotation depending on the plant
• Work hours : Day, evening, night