Production Supervisor

**Are you a Supervisor with 1+ yrs experience in Food Manufacturing? Are you a Supervisor who knows about scheduling, logistics, shipping & receiving, plant operations and likes administrative work? We are looking for an individual who has this knowledge and is flexible to be a " Floater" to cover other supervisors and plant admin on vacation.** **Who we are**: Golden Boy Ltd is a Division of 8th Avenue Foods and Provisions. 8th Avenue Nut Butter is a leading manufacturer, marketer and distributor of Private Brand and branded food products. We supply organic and conventional peanut butter, tree nut butter and other nut butters to leading grocery retailers, top food service distributors and industrial bakeries across North America. Our location is 70 West Drive, Brampton, ON Shifts: Monday to Thursday 10:00pm to 6:00am, Sat & Sun 6pm to 6am (with flexiblility to work days when covering other positions) **Position Summary**: The Production Supervisor - Floater (the “Supervisor”), is cross trained in multiple disciplines relating to operational tasks in the plant & administration; warehouse supervisory tasks, scheduling, and those of the operations coordinator. The Supervisor will cover for other Supervisors as needed and will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the production lines on the plant floor. The Supervisor is responsible for monitoring employee productivity and providing constructive feedback to line employees when needed. The Supervisor will train, mentor and coach line employees on a regular basis and as such, must be familiar with the workflow on the lines, make sure employees understand their duties, and delegate tasks on a daily basis to achieve company’s goals. The Supervisor is also responsible for communicating and reinforcing safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and maintaining open dialogue between the maintenance, quality control (QC) and management team. **Duties and Responsibilities**: - Lead the production team to attain efficiencies, objectives, production goals, housekeeping and continuous improvement tasks - Communicate with supervisors of next and previous shift on safety, quality, and production issues - Communicate expectations to the team and monitor frequently throughout the shift. - Ensure changeovers and downtime are minimized with issues addressed in a timely manner. - Ensure plant safety and food safety procedures are followed (e.g. Lock out Tag Out and allergen segregation, documentation). - Ensure work orders have been distributed, materials checked for availability and production. - Ensure accuracy of daily line reports entered in the shift reports - Utilize JDE functions needed for the supervisory role. - Review and approve employees’ hours in Kronos on a daily basis to ensure accuracy for biweekly payroll. - Ensure production schedule is followed thoroughly; deviations are discussed with scheduler. - Provide guidance and coaching, training for new and current employees. - Make sure safety checks are performed and the production lines start on time daily. - With the help of Leadhands (where applicable), make sure all employees follow the GMP and safety policies and procedures. - Ensure that the production area is tidy and organized at all times. - Report any non-conformance to the leadership team and suggest corrective actions accordingly. - Develop performance goals collaboratively with the leadership team. - Perform duties of the Warehouse Supervisor, Scheduler and Operations. Coordinator as required per their job descriptions. - Perform other duties as assigned **Education & Experience Required**: - High school Diploma or equivalent. - 2+ years of experience working in food manufacturing. - 1+ years of experience in leading production/warehouse teams. - 1+ years of experience utilizing Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint **Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills**: - Flexible shift availability an asset. - Able to effectively communicate in English. - An organized problem solver, able to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment. - Team oriented with strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated conflict resolution skills. - Other language skills an asset. - Forklift safety certification an asset. - Previous JDE experience an asset **Important** Golden Boy Ltd is a division of 8th Avenue Foods and Provisions promotes a diverse, inclusive workplace. By embracing diversity, we build a more effective organization. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and Ontario Human Rights Code, Golden Boy Ltd, will provide accommodation throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodation(s) that you may require to any materials or processes used to ensure your