Harvest Supervisor

North 49 Foods is part of a family-owned global provider of high-quality specialty meat products. Our parent company, Donald’s Fine Foods has been operating for over 30 years with three (3) plants in British Columbia, one (1) in Alberta and two (2) in Saskatchewan and has built its business around the core values of integrity, quality, innovation, and superior customer service. We know our dedicated staff is what makes it all possible.

We currently have an opening for a Harvest Supervisor based out of our location in Moose Jaw, SK.

**Brief Job Description**

The Harvest Supervisor is responsible for accomplishing results by leading and coordinating daily operational aspects of the production facility. The incumbent evaluates day-to-day operations within these departments to optimize safety, productivity, efficiency and quality to meet the organizational goals and customer needs.

**Responsibilities**
- Ensures all employees are using personal safety equipment & following safety procedures.
- Accomplishes human resource objectives by selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching for support and providing constructive discipline; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising job contributions; adhering to policies and procedures.
- Directs responsibility for the following production areas: harvest floor, offal, variety products.
- Regularly coordinates with Process Floor Supervisor to maintain accuracy in dynamic Production demands.
- Maintains and improves quality by establishing and enforcing organizational GMP standards as well as CFIA regulations.
- Coordinates with Quality Assurance to ensure all scales and labels are checked for quality and accuracy.
- Maintains and suggests improvements to work flow processes by monitoring processes, providing analysis and implementing cost reduction strategies while fostering a spirit of cooperation between departments.
- Provides continuous improvement feedback to applicable departments to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Consistently meet customer requirements regarding quality and packaging specifications.
- Responsible to ensure optimal efficiencies and targets are being met.
- Communicates regularly with all departments to ensure facility, machines and lines are running at optimum levels and maximum quality.
- Familiar with WorkSafe Saskatchewan regulations.
- Assists in all safety related issues (investigations, return to work plan management.

**Requirements**:

- 3-5 years’ experience in a meat processing facility or manufacturing environment.
- Progressive knowledge of business and management principles (production operations, budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources).
- Working knowledge of WorkSafe Saskatchewan regulations.
- Ability to self-direct, set goals, motivate employees and create accountability.
- Organized and ability to adhere to deadlines.
- Analytical based Problem-Solving Skills.
- Excellent communication skills - written/spoken.

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

**Experience**:

- Harvest Supervisor: 1 year (preferred)
- Meat Industry: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person