[wb] Production Supervisor

Job Posting:
Wonderbrands, a division of FGF Brands, is unlocking an incredible opportunity for growth through a focus on production innovation capabilities, through a leading edge supply chain practice and investing deeply in communities where we bake.

Our fresh bread facility in Etobicoke, ON is hiring a Production Supervisor, who will provide manufacturing front-line leadership to multiple lines, and deliver results. Supervisors are responsible for taking ownership in their area of responsibilities for leading, motivating and developing front-line employees to achieve outstanding manufacturing results.

This is done through enhancing teamwork, effective communications, actively listening to employees, and driving change. Additionally, the Production Supervisor must focus on safety, process efficiency and continuous improvement, quality assurance, and meeting customer expectations.

**CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES: Night Shift - 7PM-7AM**
- Understands and fulfills the duties of a leader of the following programs within the production area: Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), All food safety programs, All health & safety programs, All Wonderbrands policies, programs or procedures.
- Leads by example and fosters an environment of mutual respect and teamwork among Team Members.
- Assists with trouble shooting on all production related equipment (must have basic understanding of all equipment)
- Responsible for leading all production Line Leaders and Team Members on a shift.
- Responsible to prioritize activities of the supporting teams when required (maintenance, sanitation, shipping, quality and engineering).
- Ensures production schedules are met.
- Follow-ups and deals with any problems that may occur.
- Co-ordinates the various department schedules, products and manpower to ensure that the production in the plant runs smoothly.
- Checks to ensure that proper methods and procedures are being used and that quality, safety, environment standards are met.
- Provides assistance in scheduling, resolving production and manpower problems.
- Provides orientation and training as required to ensure an effective and efficient work force.
- Ensures a safe working environment is maintained at all times by enforcing Company Standards and regular inspections.
- Assists in all testing of new equipment, methods and or products, as well as trouble shoots processes and equipment.
- Utilizes ERP system and production support systems to meet production targets and follows Quality Control procedures at all times.
- Completes daily reports on KPI’s as required.
- Works with Sanitation, Quality, Shipping and Maintenance teams to coordinate required activities.
- Ensures Product Quality and Food Safety procedures are being followed.
- Follows up with Line Leaders to ensure output targets are being met.
- Responsible for the management and updating of Skills Matrix for their respective shift.
- Ensures an updated Job / Break rotation schedule is created and available to the leadership team.
- Provides support to the leadership team in dealing with performance / behavioral concerns with Team Members on the shift.
- Provides performance feedback Process for Team Members on the shift.
- Updates and provides important production related information to Line Leaders
- Responsible for scheduling correct amount of Team Members
- Creates Weekly Schedule Spreadsheet for shift when required.
- Clears exceptions in Time & Attendance when required.
- Ensures all Team Members are assigned to correct line.
- Tracks and communicates to Leadership any Late or Absences of Team members.
- Monitor all shipping activity to ensure fill rates are met.
- Works with Shipping Team Members to address any concerns
- Manages transportation requirements to ensure timely delivery of finished goods.
- Answers calls on radio (cellphones, if applicable) from various departments.
- Ensure that Production Orders are closed immediately after completion.
- Monitors inventory activity (finished goods or materials).
- Supports Line Leaders in updating Shift Reports when required.
- Troubleshoots any ERP inaccuracies.

**ABOUT YOU**:

- Minimum 3-4 years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment.
- Must be a demonstrated leader who interacts with others and is adept at leading/motivating a team to meet schedule demands.
- Must have excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication skills, along with strong mathematical capabilities.
- Ability to manage conflict resolution, team engagement, collaboration).
- Flexible to support other shifts when business needs require additional Leadership.
- Working knowledge of GMP's, HACCP & O.H.S.A will be required.
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).