Production Supervisor - Afternoon

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. Our family of brands include: Cuddy, Lilydale, Janes, Mastro, San Daniele, Fletcher's, Vienna, Riserva and Zamzam. We are also the exclusive distributor of Italy’s finest Rio Mare, and Lavazza in Canada.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Production Supervisor will supervise production operations on assigned shift in accordance with production schedules and standards that achieve/meet requirements for safety, regulatory compliance, environment, quality, customer service and cost. As part of the Plant’s leadership team, contributes to building and maintaining a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Accountabilities:

• Accountable to work within the London HACCP/GMP plan to maximize the value and yield of the purchased product and meet all regulatory criteria. Responsible for covering LOAs, Vacations, and Sick shortages for other supervisors;
• Provide coaching, cross-training, addressing and resolution of employee-related issues and concerns within the framework of the Company’s policies or collective agreement ensuring consistency in dealing with employee issues;
• Accountable for ensuring the Health and Safety of employees by utilizing tools such as regular safety talks, administering first aid, prompt and detailed incident investigations and follow up on recommended corrections;
• Monitors effective deployment of Human Resources throughout the process while ensuring the correct administration of the Collective Bargaining Agreement;
• Accountable for a safe working environment through the development of strategies focused on accident reduction

 Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years’ of experience in a supervisory role or equivalent combination of experience and training;
• Minimum of 3 years’ of experience in a Meat Processing Industry is an asset;
• Must have experience in unionized environment and ability to manage within the terms and conditions of the collective agreement;
• Computer literacy (work processing and spreadsheets – MS Excel).

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Sofina Foods Inc. is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements, for the purpose of accommodation under AODA, known to Human Resources when they are contacted for an interview.