Production Supervisor

Job Description:
Champion Petfoods is expanding We are excited to announce we are looking for a Production Supervisor to join our rapidly growing company.

Champion Petfoods is an award-winning pet food maker with a reputation of trust spanning 35+ years. Founded in a small town in Alberta, Canada, Champion – with its ORIJEN and ACANA brands – is a key player in the global premium pet food industry across three major geographic regions.

We would love to hear from you if you are passionate about personal and professional growth and see yourself as a key player contributing to our continued success as an award-winning company.

Here's The Scoop – Summary
The Production Supervisor (Evening Shift) is a shift-based, front-line operations people leader who efficiently improves Quality, Safety, and Productivity while engaging and developing talent.

The Production Supervisor is responsible for delivering operational targets and leading teams of Production Associates.

The Production Supervisor is responsible for building an effective team on their shift and area of responsibility. The position is based out of our state-of-the-art facility in Acheson, Alberta reporting to the Production Manager.

What a typical day looks like:
Associate Safety & Engagement

• Drive accountability in safety, quality, food safety, and team engagement.
• Manage associate relations issues and drive an environment of high associate engagement on the team.

Food Safety & Quality

• Ensure the ongoing production of food-safe and defect-free products consistent with our high-quality standards.
• Champion quality goals and improvements at the Area Shift level, with HACCP proficiency required.

Recruiting, Onboarding & Development

• Develop associates by mentoring and supporting their development plans.
• Coach operators to build their functional and leadership capabilities.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to recruit and select associates for operations roles.
• Guide and direct operations associates' hiring, onboarding, training, retraining, development, and motivation following self-managed, team-working principles.

Manage Performance

• Manage the efforts of operating teams on a multi-line, area, or technology on one shift to efficiently convert materials into quality products in a safe, secure, and sanitary manner within product design specifications.
• Coordinate materials, staffing, and resources to support line operations and changeovers.
• Establish line and individual performance standards and goals with guidance from the Production Manager and support from the Continuous Improvement team.
• Measure, control, take corrective action, and report results as appropriate

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor's degree in one of the Engineering, basic sciences, or business-related disciplines or relevant experience along with a High School Diploma.
• Demonstrated capability in people leadership
• Practical understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP concepts, plant sanitation practices, and procedures
• Strong written and oral communication
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, and other software applications
• Ability to successful complete a pre-employment Drug & Alcohol and Fit-to-Work test up to 50 lbs
• Ability to clear a Criminal Record Check

Working Conditions

• Shift: Monday – Friday – Evening Shift (9:30 PM to 6:00AM)
• Must be available to work a combination of days, evenings, nights, and weekends
• Job duties require physical exertion, including the ability to manually lift to 50 lbs while using established safe lift procedures
• Working inside a clean, modern, state-of-the-art pet food manufacturing facility, with brand new equipment.

What can you expect from Champion?

• Safety: a strong commitment to ensure all people are provided with a safe, healthy and respectful environment.
• Earnings: Competitive Wages that give financial peace of mind, RRSP with Company, and donation matching.
• Industry Competitive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and Employee Assistance Programs to meet your individual or family needs.
• Continuing Education: In House & Online Learning & Development, as well as an Education Assistance Program.
• Quality: a dedication to uphold the highest standards of authenticity, nutritional integrity, and food safety, to earn the trust of Pet Lovers everywhere.
• Other Perks: Free Bag of Premium Pet Food each month, Free Parking and more

What are you waiting for? Join the pack

Come as you are.
We value diversity in all forms and know the power it can bring. Workplace equality allows for creative ideas to bloom, diverse points of views to be heard, and increases overall happiness. That sounds pretty good to us.

Champion is an equal opportunity employer. Regardless of your race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, or any other creed, you are wanted here.