Production Supervisor

**PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR**

**(SUPERVISOR, PRODUCTION-FOOD AND BEVERAGE PROCESSING)**

With approximately 3,300 employees, JBS Food Canada ULC (“JBS Canada”) is one of Canada's largest beef processors. Consisting of four locations—the main processing facility located in Brooks, Alberta, where approximately 4,300 head of cattle are harvested and processed daily; the Head Office and a case ready plant, both based in Calgary, Alberta; and JBS Ontario, a case ready plant located in Belleville, Ontario. The JBS Canada facility in Brooks has the capacity to produce products ranging from boxed beef primals, ground beef, beef trimmings, beef by-products and hides which are shipped across Canada and worldwide. At the multi-protein Mountain Creek Farms case-ready facility in Calgary, JBS Canada produces value-added products including marinated, portion sized, multi-pack options, kebabs and much more. JBS Ontario in Belleville produces fresh meat and seafood products for leading retailers in Canada.

At JBS Canada, our people are our greatest asset. We are very proud to have a team of high achieving, engaged employees. We are currently seeking a **PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR** to join our team at our main processing facility in Brooks, AB.

**NOTE: THIS ROLE WILL BE LOCATED IN BROOKS, AB**

**RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE**
- **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING**:_
- Plans and schedules manpower, materials, product and machines to most effectively and efficiently utilize departmental policies and procedures fairly and equitably to maintain standards established for safety, quality and overall company personnel satisfaction.
- Work with Production Scheduler and Operations teams to maintain make sheet accuracy and meet required product specifications for both domestic and international customers.
- Manages employee performance, providing positive and/or corrective feedback.
- Direct hourly unionized employees for the efficient operation of the facility.
- Promotes department and company goodwill through pro-active employee communication and employee involvement.
- Identify and facilitate the implementation of process improvements and cost savings opportunities aligned with system utilization goals (KPI’s) and key business objectives.
- Investigates, in cooperation with other departments, areas of quality improvement, cost reduction, method improvement yield control and equipment maintenance and provides suggestions.
- Document and maintain accurate records with respect to employee performance, product quality, daily reconciliation, health and safety, and payroll.
- Develop Standard Operating Procedures and provide step by step guidance to production team members to ensure best in class processes are implemented consistently across the organization.
- Develop, lead and coach employees through effective training and recognition.
- Effective implementation and maintenance of the Company's safety program evidenced by an exemplary safety record and due diligence documentation. Utilize best practices in safety leadership (orientation, training, observation, correction, positive reinforcement).
- Active involvement and leadership in the Continuous Improvement Program to achieve productivity improvements and waste reduction.
- **QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES**_
- 3 to 5 years of supervisory work experience;
- Effective communication skills to lead, motivate, coach, mentor and resolve employee conflict
- Self-starter with good analytical and problem solving skills;
- Completion of College Diploma or equivalent is considered an asset
- Flexible to work shifts;
- Cold and Hot Area;
- Fast-Paces Environment;
- Attention to Details;
- Work Under Pressure
- Knowledge of HACCP, Health & Safety concerns and GMP
- Previous experience in a food processing industry is required.
- Excellent English Oral and Written Communication; Team Player
- Criminal Record Check is required;
- **Work Site Environment**_**:_ Noisy, Odours, Hot, Cold/refrigerated.
- Please note that Applicants will be asked to complete a pre-hire medical and drug and alcohol test. Any offer of employment to the Applicant will be conditional upon passing satisfactory completion of the medical and passing the drug and alcohol test. _

**Exceptional Benefits including**:
Competitive Wage | Relocation Assistance | Extended Health/Medical Benefit | Group Life & Accidental Death Insurance |Short/ Long Term Disability | Vision/Dental Care | Employee Beef Purchasing Program | Voluntary Employee RRSP Contributions | Employer RRSP Contributions | Medical Clinic on-site | Career Growth and Continued Training

**JBS Food Canada ULC**

Mailing Address: PO Box 1868 Brooks AB T1R 1C6

Physical Location: 193002A Range Road 150, Brooks, Alberta, T1R1C6

Telephone: 403-501-2223 Fax: 403-501-2239

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Day shift