Operations Supervisor

**Belvika Trade & Packaging Ltd.** is a leading one-stop contract packaging company, specializing in precision packing of dry foods, chocolate and confectionary products from multiple facilities totaling more than 500,000 ft2. A 31-year-old and 100% owned Canadian Company, Belvika has grown to be one of the largest co-packers of chocolate, confectionary and snack products in Canada. Belvika uses its extensive experience in managing both manual processes and automated equipment to handle primary and secondary packaging of products for some of the world’s best known confectionary brands.

Belvika is currently seeking an **Operations Supervisor** to assist managing a facility in Scarborough, Ontario. This role will report to the Operations Site Manager and will be responsible for approximately 100+ employees. This position is ideal for an individual with a strong mix of leadership experience in food co-packaging or manufacturing environment, an ability to work with various systems and processes, and a desire to take on new challenges in a fast paced and exciting customer focused environment.
- Monitor production levels and ensure that productivity targets are met within time allotted;
- Execution of KPI’s and OEE targets;
- CI experience and six sigma training;
- Ensure smooth shift start-up by planning staff lines accordingly based upon planned schedule;
- Complete production declaring/ postings in Client ERP systems when required;
- Assign tasks/responsibilities to staff on production lines, ensure the correct number of staff and positions are covered;
- Manage and oversee the production floor staff and activity during the entire shift of the operation and ensure staff movement efficiently during line change-overs;
- Develop and conduct employee training on the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) that are required for production improvements;
- Ensure quality standards are being met by communicating process changes and resolving quality concerns;
- Coordinate with Inventory Coordinator(s) and Line Leader(s) to ensure production reconciliation processes are being followed and product and packaging numbers are accurate;
- Resolve production concerns and recommend measures to improve productivity;
- Ensure accuracy in Dayforce by monitoring employees in/out punches;
- Coordinate and communicate with the Production or Operations Site Manager, fellow Shift Supervisors and other departments to ensure the flow of production is maintained and fulfillment is 100%;
- Comply with Company strategies and policies when handling paperwork and inventory;
- Promote a healthy & safe working environment by ensuring safety standards are met;
- Other duties as assigned.

**Education/Work experience requirements**:

- Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in a co-packaging or manufacturing facility in a leadership role, preferably in a CPG food environment;
- Previous management experience;
- College equivalent or higher;
- Knowledge of production, distribution, inventory and supply chain practices;
- Knowledge of applicable labor laws;
- Experience is leading Health and Safety programs.

**Key technical & behavioural competencies**:

- Previous experience with SAP or other ERP software systems, including Nulogy, considered an asset;
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products such as Word and Excel;
- Strong strategic and critical thinking abilities;
- Customer focused with strong interpersonal skills;
- Reevaluating existing priorities and readjust priorities based on business demands - Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Detail oriented;
- Ability to lead a dynamic team and increase overall performance.