Production Supervisor

Ready For a Tasty New Challenge?

Our manufacturing facility in Mississauga, ON is hiring for a Production Supervisor - Leader, who will provide manufacturing front-line leadership and deliver results. Supervisors - Leaders are responsible for taking ownership in their area of responsibilities for leading, motivating and developing front-line employees to achieve outstanding manufacturing results. This is done through enhancing teamwork, effective communications, actively listening to employees, and driving change.  Additionally, the Production Supervisor- Leader must focus on safety, process efficiency and continuous improvement, quality assurance, and meeting customer expectations.

Location: Mississauga, ON.

Shift: Afternoon and Nights 

What Wonderbrands Offers:

• Wonderbrands believe in Home Grown Talent and accelerated career growth 
• Competitive Compensation, Health, and Dental Benefits
• Pension plan with matching contribution
• Bonuses
• Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - Restaurants, gyms, shopping, etc.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for preparing and Monitoring the production floor for daily production and adjust production based on inventory
• Lead optimization of production equipment and processes needed to meet and exceed downtime and waste targets.
• Work diligently to drive lines to meet/exceed production targets, while striving to continuously improve individual, team, and company performance
• Train team members to job procedures and best manufacturing practices.
• Instructs and leads team members in the use of and insures compliance in IPM (Integrated Process Management) and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices).    
• Provide effective, timely and fair performance disciplinary feedback to team members and document as needed.
• Resource shifts and ensure availability for rotating shifts including weekends in a 24/7 environment
• Review and Close Production orders in system. Ensure accurate and timely inventory records are entered into the information.
• Assist as need in interviewing, hiring and onboarding of new employees.
• Work with other Team Leaders on continuous improvement projects.
• Monitors performance and tracks attendance and vacation approval.
• May pack, process, and contribute to production on an as-needed basis.
• Ensuring safe work conditions for team members.

Requirements:

• A minimum 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing and 1-2 years as a Supervisor.
• Ability to work assigned hours, including overtime, weekends, rotational shifts.
• Experience working in a unionized environment
• Experience with OHSA regulations, HACCP and Food GMP's(in the bakery environment preferred)
• Computer proficiency and the ability to make arithmetic calculations, complete routine reports and forms, and the ability to understand and follow directions as given are also necessary
• Must have a good grasp of inventory management (cycle counting, materials management, etc.)
• Strong organizational, People leader skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and work with urgency in a fast-paced production environment;
• Must be an effective communicator who inspires and motivates, and creates an environment for open and trusting 2-way communication with all levels in the organization;
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds independently (on an occasional basis).
• Must be able to stand, walk, climb, reach, lift, pull, push, stoop, squat, bend and stretch as needed throughout the assigned eight-hour shift. 
• Strong understanding of sanitation, food handling, and food safety practices in a manufacturing environment preferred;
• Must be an effective communicator who inspires and motivates, and creates an environment for open and trusting 2-way communication with all levels in the organization
• SAP knowledge is an Asset.

What is the recipe for a great career at WonderbrandsWonderbrands, is a leading Canadian bakery with 140 years of experience in baking packaged breads.  We are the makers of Wonder Bread, Country Harvest, D'Italiano, Gadoua, and Casa Mendosa. We have a network of 14 Bakery Manufacturing facilities across Canada.

Wonderbrands, now part of the FGF Brands Group of companies, is unlocking an incredible opportunity for growth through a focus on production innovation capabilities, through a leading-edge supply chain practice and investing deeply in communities where we bake. We are heavily focused on embracing an entrepreneurial drive and a highly collaborative start up culture with an emphasis on cross-functional collaboration.

In compliance with Ontario's Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current existing vacancy within our organization.

Disclaimer: The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills. Please keep in mind that other duties may be added or this description may be amended at any time.

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