Production Supervisor

Parrish and Heimbecker

Denfield, ON
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago
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Production SupervisorParrish & HeimbeckerJoin our team that shares your Passion & Heart for Canadian agriculture! Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) has an opportunity for a motivated, forward-thinking, and dedicated individual as a production Supervisor for our New Life Mills division based in Denfield, ON.P&H New Life MillsNew-Life Mills is a Canadian-owned manufacturer of livestock nutrition since 1964. With five production facilities and a dedicated team of experts in species management, nutrition and production, our commitment to the best possible inputs, feed, and services for; broiler chickens, eggs, turkey, beef, dairy, and swine, is the driving force behind our success.Company-owned farms facilitate responsible nutrition and species management research, and a strict quality assurance/ quality control program supports our FeedAssure certification. We believe that what we put into the feed helps livestock get more out of the feed – proven nutrition for a more profitable performing animal.BenefitsParrish & Heimbecker Ltd has a people-first approach therefore, we offer many perks to our hard-working staff! Some of our benefits include:

Learning and Development Programs
Dental, Vision, and Extended Health Care
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off
RRSP Matching
Wellness Program
Company Events

Your RoleAs Production Supervisor, you are responsible for the leadership and administration of plant operations; overseeing staffing, production scheduling, monitoring of raw ingredient inventory, quality of goods produced in the facility and timely manufacturing of finished product. A key member of the plant management team, you are responsible for building and maintaining relationships with production employees and maintenance staff and, in collaboration with the Quality Assurance Lead, you are also responsible for ensuring the implementation of the Feed Assure™ and quality assurance programs, planned and preventative maintenance programs, and all Health & Safety initiatives within the facility. With two supervisors per plant location, you will work an interlocking master schedule to provide seven-day supervisory coverage.Day to Day

Maintain a safe workplace for all employees including training of all production employees in company Health and Safety requirements, Feed Safety and Regulatory requirements.
Ensure appropriate production staffing levels to meet requirements of facility (3 shifts, 7 days per week)
Assist with recruitment, hiring, orienting, scheduling, and performance management of production employees in cooperation with the Plant Manager
Scheduling production sequencing and runs with a view to efficiency and regulatory compliance.
Operate within company policies to manage performance corrections.
Track production deviations and verify by QA/QC policy, completion of Corrective Actions Report documentation when necessary.
Monitor production facility performance against set key performance indicators.
Work with other members of the management team to foster a Team Approach with a focus on customer service and quality product.
Monitor inventory of raw ingredient requirements versus production run requirements
Coordinate with Dispatch to maximize efficiencies for both production and deliveries.
Coordinate with Order Desk / Customer Service Lead for production forecasting (like feeds/longer runs)
Communicate with Plant Manager to keep updated on issues/challenges.
Work with Feed Division Maintenance Supervisor and facility maintenance personnel to determine and prioritize necessary repair items.
Ensuring Feed Assure regulations are followed.
Implement and maintain Feed Assure accreditation (working with Quality Assurance Coordinator)
Implement and maintain corporate Quality Assurance / Quality Control Program in cooperation with the Nutrition & Technical Integration Department
Act as the management representative on the Health and Safety Committee. Ensure scheduling of monthly meetings, plant inspections, coordination of staff training and compliance levels.

Required Qualifications

A college diploma in agriculture, industrial technology or a related field, or equivalent experience
An agriculture background with knowledge of feed ingredients and medications, good manufacturing practices and mechanical aptitude
Effective leadership skills, with a strong focus on plant and business processes
Strong computer skills, particularly MS Office
On call for after-hours production related and customer service emergencies

Work and grow with a family-owned company.Join our team with Purpose & History! P&H’s roots go back over 110 years. We have always been a Canadian, family-owned and managed agri-business that understands the qualities and conditions needed for meaningful growth. Our corporate culture values are family values; honesty and integrity with a focus on listening and continuous learning. Like family, we support our staff to always do better.With over 70 locations spanning from coast to coast, and trade links around the globe, P&H is growth-oriented, diversified and vertically integrated with operations spanning across grain merchandising, flour milling, crop input distribution and animal feed production.To apply and learn more visit us atWe thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.P&H is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that is reflective of Canadian society. As a result, Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is in compliance with the Employment Equity Act. P&H welcomes and encourages applications from women, aboriginal people, people with disabilities and members of visible minorities. Accommodations in relation to the job selection process are available upon request for both internal and external candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process.Powered by JazzHR

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