Packaging Supervisor

As a leading manufacturer of nutritional supplements and other health-building products, we are dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing of our customers - through research, development and delivery of effective nutritional products. It is our mission to contribute to the lives of our customers, employees, suppliers and the communities we serve, in a cooperative and sustainable manner.

**The Opportunity**:
Do you come from an Operations Management, Engineering, or Supply Chain background with supervisory experience leading a successful team of packaging operators? We are looking for a Packaging Supervisor who will be responsible for handling day to day work activities on the plant floor, ensuring the daily manufacturing schedule in a complex work environment is attained. This Burnaby based position oversees the overnight shift packaging operations with a team of about 20 members.

We are a growing BC business and one of Canada’s leading manufacturers of nutritional supplements, dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing of our customers.

**In this role you will**:

- Work Monday to Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm
- Supervise, direct, prioritize, and coordinate all activities related to the Packaging department, to maintain quality and maximize productivity while minimizing cost
- Support the team’s success to ensure the staff are properly trained, motivated and performing to the required standard, and provide recognition and feedbacks as required.
- Take the initiative to implement process changes, providing a positive environment to ensure continuous improvement is embraced by all staff
- Strictly adhere to and observe all safety policies as outlined in the company policies and training sessions
- Ensure quality product is being produced, while maintaining a high level of integrity to ensure all staff are being treated on a fair and consistent basis

**You have**:

- Experience in a leadership position where you can support, coach and mentor your team, build engagement and morale (increasing performance) while driving change and implementing best practice
- Worked in a collaborative team-based environment that utilizes your excellent interpersonal and team building skills
- Demonstrated experience in identifying the opportunity for continuous improvement projects, and take the initiative to lead them to completion
- Mechanical experience: safely operating and setting up machines while using a diverse selection of hand tools
- Intermediate computer skills required for Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint

**You want to**:

- Utilize your supervisory experience and Lean Six Sigma knowledge to handle day to day work activities on the plant floor, ensuring the daily manufacturing schedule in a complex work environment is attained.
- Work for a company that cares about its staff and has a meaningful mission to improve the lives and well-being of its customers.
- Be part of an organization that values sustainability and takes pro-active steps to ensure our operations do not interfere with the delicate balance of our ecological systems.

**You get**:

- Great healthcare benefits (including health and personal spending accounts)
- Vacation and wellness days
- Employee appreciation events
- $200 per year to spend on company products
- Employee discount pricing on company products
- Employee assistance program
- Bus pass reimbursement program
- Free parking on site
- RRSP contribution
- Tuition reimbursements upon approval
- Development and growth opportunities
- Safe work environment
- Safety boots reimbursement program

All Internal applicants will be given priority for consideration for the first five business days that this position is posted. After that five days, Internal applicants will be considered along with all other applicants; however, are guaranteed at minimum a call from the Talent Acquisition team.