Production Supervisor

Join to apply for the Production Supervisor role at Aspire Bakeries Aspire Bakeries is a North American baking company with a leadership position in specialty frozen baked goods. Formed from leading bakery companies, its innovative food portfolio includes breads, artisan breads, buns, cookies, donuts, muffins and pastries from beloved brands like La Brea Bakery®, Otis Spunkmeyer®, and Oakrun Farm Bakery®. With 13 bakeries in North America, we are committed to driving innovation, predicting upcoming consumer trends and flavors, and exceeding our customers’ expectations. Aspire Bakeries champions the values of Integrity, Ownership, Customer Focus, Creativity and Care to help us deliver on People Safety, Food Safety, Quality and Collaboration. To manage production line employees and ensure the smooth operation of the production line within food safety and health and safety guidelines. Effectively managing production employees and ensure smooth operation of the production line. Responsibilities Leadership of the production floor Coaching and training of staff Monitoring of plant labour and material efficiencies and daily reporting Reduce waste, downtime and improve productivity Develop a safe workplace by using systems, policies and safety improvements Active membership in OH&S committee Recruitment and onboarding of new production personnel Ensuring compliance to QA, GMP and food safety disciplines Deep involvement and leadership in continuous improvement initiatives Involvement in R&D projects and formula improvement initiatives Active member of sustainability improvement and energy reduction teams Performs other duties and projects as assigned Ensure that all employees are aware of their responsibilities specific to food safety, legality and quality Adhere to all applicable job procedures as outlined in SOP manual Adhere to GMPs and Health and Safety rules as outlined in employee handbook Keep work area clean and clear of hazards Report any unsafe conditions, incidents or injuries to supervisor immediately Use all prescribed personal protective equipment Adhere to food safety practices and ensure they are being followed Monitor and enforce GMP compliance by all operators Ensure all work areas are clean and organized and free of spills, water, wood, and debris Complete incident reports for all FM/GMP incidents Follow up with EHSS Manager any reports of unusual people or behaviours Perform other duties as required Skills, Experience & Qualifications Minimum Grade 12 Education with good oral and written English skills 3-5 years experience supervising workers Food industry background with knowledge of current health & safety legislations would be an asset Good problem solving and conflict resolution skills. Ability to direct people Strong Leadership, interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) with a proven ability to communicate in an ESL work environment Ability to interact with all levels of business. Excellent planning, analytical & organizational skills Required High school diploma or equivalent Good oral and written English skills Preferred 3-5 years supervisor experience Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly required to climb, stand or walk for extended periods of time Physical demands may also include reaching, bending, lifting (up to a maximum of 50lbs) and performing repetitive action. Use a computer keyboard and monitor We thank each applicant for taking the time and effort to submit your resume, however, only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Our organization is committed to promoting the independence, dignity, integration, and equality of opportunity of persons with disabilities by ensuring the accessibility of our facilities and services. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants need to make their required accommodations known in advance. #J-18808-Ljbffr