Production Supervisor
Wonderbrands View all jobs
- Kitchener, ON
- $75,000-80,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Responsible for preparing and Monitoring the production floor for daily production and adjust production based on inventory
- Lead optimization of production equipment and processes needed to meet and exceed downtime and waste targets.
- Work diligently to drive lines to meet/exceed production targets, while striving to continuously improve individual, team, and company performance
- Train team members to job procedures and best manufacturing practices.
- Instructs and leads team members in the use of and insures compliance in IPM (Integrated Process Management) and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices).
- Provide effective, timely and fair performance disciplinary feedback to team members and document as needed.
- Resource shifts and ensure availability for rotating shifts including weekends in a 24/7 environment
- Review and Close Production orders in system. Ensure accurate and timely inventory records are entered into the information.
- Assist as need in interviewing, hiring and onboarding of new employees.
- Work with other Team Leaders on continuous improvement projects.
- Monitors performance and tracks attendance and vacation approval.
- May pack, process, and contribute to production on an as-needed basis.
- Ensuring safe work conditions for team members.
- A minimum 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing and 1-2 years as a Supervisor.
- Ability to work assigned hours, including overtime, weekends, rotational shifts.
- Experience working in a unionized environment
- Experience with OHSA regulations, HACCP and Food GMP’s(in the bakery environment preferred)
- Computer proficiency and the ability to make arithmetic calculations, complete routine reports and forms, and the ability to understand and follow directions as given are also necessary
- Must have a good grasp of inventory management (cycle counting, materials management, etc.)
- Strong organizational, People leader skills required.
- Demonstrated ability to multitask and work with urgency in a fast-paced production environment;
- Must be an effective communicator who inspires and motivates, and creates an environment for open and trusting 2-way communication with all levels in the organization;
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds independently (on an occasional basis).
- Must be able to stand, walk, climb, reach, lift, pull, push, stoop, squat, bend and stretch as needed throughout the assigned eight-hour shift.
- Strong understanding of sanitation, food handling, and food safety practices in a manufacturing environment preferred;
- Must be an effective communicator who inspires and motivates, and creates an environment for open and trusting 2-way communication with all levels in the organization
- SAP knowledge is an Asset.
- Flexibility, Agility, Adaptability: Thrives in dynamic environments by embracing continuous change. Quickly adjusts to new priorities and actively seeks innovative solutions. Uses setbacks as opportunities for growth and applies a relentless focus on improving outcomes. Approaches challenges with a proactive, solutions-driven mindset and openness to feedback.
- Calculated Risk-Taking: Makes strategic decisions by evaluating options and creating contingency plans.
- Team First and Collaboration: Engages with Team Members and colleagues, builds relationships, and fosters an inclusive, innovative environment.
- Continuous Improvement: Drives innovation and optimizes processes to enhance quality and productivity.
- Customer and Product Focus: Addresses need proactively with accountability and a solution-oriented mindset.
- Fierce Execution: Achieves results with a strategic and hands-on approach, learning from mistakes and building trust.
- Continually inspires and develops Team Members and promote cross-functional collaboration.
- Supports, shared knowledge and experience with your Team through authentic conversations and development planning
- Communicates clear expectations
- Uses insight and knowledge to influence others
- Understands and acknowledge differences and modifies style to support unleashing potential
- Demonstrates patience and empathy, while listening
- Inspire enthusiasm & commitment by communicating a clear path to success
- Empowers others by delegating and providing support and opportunities for growth
- Identifies, raises and resolves conflict
- Builds trust and models the “Coach Approach”
- Encourages informed risk-taking and supports learning from outcomes.
- Creates an environment where your team enjoys working hard while having fun
- Provides feedback to reinforce results