Production Supervisor

**Background & Purpose of the Job**

This position will be Night Shift Production Lead (Supervisor) for the Rexdale Dressings facility. The position will be part of a team of Supervisors responsible for the site. Overall responsibility for current and future manufacturing performance (safety, quality, and efficiency of either the Refinery or Packaging operation) using the WCM operating framework. Direct responsibility for all Hourly Production Employees, and all hourly employees on off-shifts. Additionally, the Supervisor will work on continuous improvement projects both individually and on teams.

**Who You Are & What You’ll Do**
- Managing manufacturing activities during the designated shift by leading and motivating shift employees in all areas including safety, quality, efficiency, and cost. Accountable for general supervisory coverage for all shifts. Includes schedule coordination, labor / crewing, safety, quality, site security, and behavioral management.
- Protection of employee’s health and safety by meeting legislative requirements, providing instruction regarding safety procedures, and ensuring compliance of all regulatory and plant safety rules.
- Develops plans and activities to meet plant targets, which include but are not limited to functional responsibilities and other projects that are established for cost reduction, yield improvements and efficiency gains.
- Accountable for the productivity of the site during off-shifts. Includes provision of some technical expertise, contacting appropriate resources for issue resolution, providing alternative duties in the event of breakdown or material shortage, monitoring general performance and behavior of employees, and adjusting crewing or call-in replacements as necessary.
- Maintaining good union-management relations by ensuring correct administration of the Collective Agreement and use of a proactive problem-solving approach.
- Provide leadership and support to Unilever Manufacturing System (UMS) mission and ensure that objectives are met and returns on investment are evident.
- Facilitate required training programs to employees. (SHE, WCM, QA, etc.)
- Regularly cascades/communicates Site targets and goals from the Leadership Team to shift crews, consistently and accurately.
- Support quality and food safety programs including HACCP and FSSC-22000.
- Attend, participate, and complete the required trainings for the programs implemented in the company
- Participate and / or support in the Internal and External Audits

**What You’ll Need to Succeed**
- Bachelor’s Degree (preferably technical in nature).
- At least 3 years of demonstrated success in a manufacturing capacity.
- Able to work on nights consistently but also flexible in covering vacation gaps on other shifts
- Excellent communication skills, and a natural leader. Someone who can guide and mentor and a team.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and experience with SAP is an asset
- Advanced troubleshooting skills and aptitude for getting things done.
- A solid foundation and background of production procedures is required.**
What We Can Offer You**

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