Production Supervisor

**Production Supervisor**

At Tradition, we produce bakery and snack products for the world’s premier Food Companies and Brands. Located in Scarborough, Ontario, we have over 37 years of experience in baking croissants, muffins, bars, and pastries. Our success comes from our diverse and talented team of over 400 people. As we continue to grow, Tradition is excited to welcome new team members that share our passion for success and a love of baked goods.

**How you will contribute**

You supervise and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in manufacturing bakery products including, inspecting work-in-progress and providing ongoing employee training.

As a Production Supervisor, you will:

- Determine ingredient and personnel requirements to meet specified production and coordinate work schedules to ensure efficient operations.
- Inform workers of production changes, and monitor control panels of mixers, freezers, ovens, and other equipment to determine whether control settings meet company specifications.
- Observe products in various stages of the process to visually determine whether products meet requirements for size, color, texture, and smoothness.
- Train new employees in work methods and procedures.
- Manage work area to ascertain the progress of scheduled work and observe workers to verify conformity with prescribed work procedures, safety regulations, productivity, and standards of work quality
- Routinely monitor ingredient levels and communicate requirements to Purchaser for immediate re-ordering.
- Attend daily meetings to discuss any production concerns and facilitate information flow between departments.
- Attend daily production meetings
- Participate (on a rotational basis with other Supervisors) in monthly Joint Health & Safety Committee meetings.
- All other duties as required.
**What will make you successful**
- Knowledge of health and safety standards, regulations, supervisory responsibilities, and best practices.
- Minimum 3 years of work experience in manufacturing, preferably in food production.
- Supervisory experience preferred.
- Excellent communication skills (written & verbal) in English.
- Must be available for shift work on a rotating schedule.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Computer competent (excel and word).
- Level 1 & 2 Certification for JH&SC.
**What can we offer in return?**

Tradition offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, life, and disability insurance. We support your professional growth and provide opportunities for future development and progression. After two years of service, you can plan for your retirement with Tradition’s RRSP employer match. Plus, celebrate your birthday and take the day off paid along with 2 personal days each year.

**More about this role**

Work schedule: Two-week rotation of days, evenings, and nights. Monday to Friday.

Physical Demands
- May be required to stand/sit for long periods of time.
- May engage in frequent bending, stooping, or squatting.
- Due to the environment, must be able to work in various weather and temperature conditions which include extreme heat, humidity, and cold.
- Must be able to work in tight or enclosed spaces.
- Tradition is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. We will work with you to ensure that you can fully participate in the process._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From $65,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday