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Industry Manufacturing
City Cambridge
Code postal N3H
State Ontario
Required experience
Salary $72,000 - $85,000

Our client, a food manufacturing leader in Cambridge is looking for a talented Production Supervisor to join their team.

The Production Supervisor position have been created, due to the addition of a second shift.

This is a salary position, reporting directly to the Plant Lead. This role is an afternoon’s position but the candidate needs to be flexible. Here are the key responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

· Provide leadership, coaching and technical support to a group of 10 – 15 Technical Operators, Maintenance Personnel and Sanitation Crew Members

· Lead daily Production Meetings and coordinate shift to shift communication sessions

· Drive Continuous Improvement in Cost, Quality and Health & Safety

· Develop and engage team members, through training and growth opportunities

· Report daily activities through clear, concise production reports to both Plant Lead and Maintenance Lead

· Responsible for the control of inventory of materials, allocating material and meeting production deadlines

Essential Skills and Qualifications

· College or Bachelor degree in Food Science Technology/Engineering or related field

· Broad range of experience with Operational Systems

· Strong technical writing skills, with experience developing Quality and Health & Safety Systems/Programs

· A history of meeting and exceeding challenging performance goals; a desire to “win”

· Ability to perform tasks effectively both individually and as a member of a team

· 3 – 5 years relevant working experience in a manufacturing environment

· Knowledge of the principles of Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing would be considered an asset

· Strong communication skills

Experience in developing a “team first” culture