Job Description:
The Senior production Supervisor is the key leader for primary processing poultry on the production floor, for all day-to-day activities and is responsible to lead and implement continuous improvements in yield and labour productivity, through the regular refinement of production processes and training. The Senior Supervisor will be responsible for a cross-functional team within the production departments. This role will be accountable for ensuring lines are always running effectively and optimally within their area with a trained team in place.
Responsibilities:
Leadership
Develop employees through training and coaching, providing clear roles and consistent support and feedback for all employees with a focus on employee retention
Works with the Human Resources department to leverage various performance management tools to improve performance
Management of direct reports including - hiring, performance management (counselling conversations), and holding employees accountable for violating corporate policies
Hold discipline meetings with staff members including people and culture
Foster and maintain positive union and employee relations environment by treating all employees with respect, providing timely feedback and grievance resolution
Collaborate with People and Culture to create training program for employees and supervisors
Continuously seek ways to improve manufacturing operational results and efficiencies while meeting customer expectations and minimize waste
Operations
Demonstrate full commitment to Food Safety and Quality standards, which facilitates continual improvement of food safety and quality management
Ensure Animal Welfare standards are met at all times
Hold employees accountable and drive performance through key metrics
Execute optimum labor utilization by workforce planning and ensuring job rotation
Ensure compliance with CFIA, OH&S and other legislative bodies that impact plant performance
Execute on productivity and yielding, ensuring record keeping is being measured and recorded
Analyze production and quality control to detect problems and perform root cause analysis
Review and adjust the employees schedule as needed
Have a significant presence on the production floor to provide immediate feedback, resolution and instruction to any issue impacting production's ability to meet its goals
Provide input on Live Bird planning process
Ensure Cost Control & Efficiency in all areas, work with Continuous Improvement team on process improvement projects
KPIs
Maintain, improve, and expand KPI- Red Zone reporting.
Improve and maintain yields
Job Requirements:
Multiple years of supervisory experience in a unionized, manufacturing environment
Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Strong leadership skills, independent thinking, strong organizational and planning abilities, and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills are essential
Experience ensuring all safety expectations are met for all staff
A clear understanding of manufacturing processes yields and labour costs
Training in Microsoft Office Suite, and familiar with other software programs an asset
Experience with Continuous Improvement an asset
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: $65,000.00-$75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company events
Dental care
Discounted or free food
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
On-site parking
Relocation assistance
RRSP match
Vision care
Flexible Language Requirement:
French not required
Schedule:
Day shift
Evening shift
Monday to Friday
Morning shift
Overtime
Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
Abbotsford, BC V4X 1E2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
