Production Supervisor

• You want to join a progressive family-owned company that is growing at a very fast pace
• You enjoy working with people and solving problems
• You are motivated by the idea of building a positive culture
• You are willing to learn new skills and participate in relevant training sessions

• You are a solutions-oriented leader who performs well under pressure and able to make sound decision independently
• You are able to build meaningful relationships with key stakeholders
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• You can stay organized and prioritize in a constantly evolving environment

• You have strong people leadership skills and ability to manage multiple teams
• You have great verbal and written communication skills
• You have excellent analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills
• You have a working knowledge of various computer applications including MS Office Suite

• You have at least 3-5 years of relevant experience working in a in a food manufacturing environment with a deep understanding of food manufacturing operations
• You have relevant education, including Supervisory and Leadership related training
• You have experience with maintenance and sanitation procedures, as well as operational health & safety programs

• Experience and/or education in lean manufacturing or Six Sigma
• Experience in using an ERP system

• Ensures accurate and timely approval of team members' worked hours, with diligent follow-up and appropriate disciplinary measures for absenteeism and call-offs
• Investigates and addresses employee conflicts and relationship issues as they arise
• Leads and documents investigations into workplace injuries or near-misses as required
• Prepares and submits daily shift reports and summaries; reviews and addresses emails as needed
• Communicates corporate updates and announcements to the team as needed

• Closely follows and monitors line operations to ensure efficiency and waste key performance indicators meet or exceed set targets. Launches investigations and collaborates with lead hands to implement corrective actions
• Depending on the situation, makes proper escalations and recommendations to the Production Manager
• Monitors and ensures operator adherence to all process specifications
• The supervisor is fully responsible for the shift performance

• Helps establish new standards and reviews/updates current operational standards across all production areas, ensures complete compliance and consistency among lead hands and team members
• Improve and enhance food quality
• Understands quality standards thoroughly and provides coaching and training to lead hands and team members on these standards
• Coordinates with Production, R&D, QC/QA, and Maintenance departments when quality deviations are discovered beyond controllable limits. Escalates issues to the Production Manager following guidelines
• Assists in waste variance analysis, provides feedback and suggestions for countermeasures

• Provides training to lead hands and operators on technical knowledge, including but not limited to:
• Dough scaling and mixing
• Proofing specifications
• Baking instructions
• System utilization

• Trains lead hands and operators on equipment operations and basic troubleshooting as needed
• Assists in establishing and maintaining the skill matrix program for lead hands and line operators
• Works with lead hands to maintain or improve performance based on their skill matrix assessment
• Identifies potential new lead hands and develops appropriate training and arrangement plans accordingly

• Acts as a key and instrumental member in collaboration between production and supporting departments
• Provides adequate leadership in problem-solving
• Offers valuable recommendations to reporting and senior managers
• Continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing
• Actively participates in Continuous Improvement programs (will provide training), including:
• Floor huddles
• Daily FMDS
• Gemba
• Kaizen
• 8-step problem solving
• Involves lead hands and key operators in various Continuous Improvement activities as needed

• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Competitive Healthcare Benefits Package
• Performance Bonus and RRSP Matching
• Free delicious and healthy bread
• Fitness incentive fund to help you thrive
• Friendly and supportive work environment and an ambitious team
• Discounts at our retail store with a great selection of healthy organic products
• Company social events focused around health, great tasting food and getting together as a team

Silver Hills Bakery