Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor - Edmonton - UniFirst Canada**Location:**Edmonton, Alberta**Job ID****Our Production Supervisors Are Kind of a Big Deal**UniFirst is seeking an **enthusiastic and knowledgeable** Production Supervisor to join our UniFirst family. As a Production Supervisor, you will be a key player in helping to lead the production team and drive top level performance. At UniFirst we have a 5-day work week, enjoy Saturday & Sunday off We have an immediate opening and provide on the job training.**Salary & Benefits:**Competitive salary + RRSP with Company Match, Profit Sharing, Health Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Direct Payroll Deposit, Tuition Reimbursement, 30% Employee Discount, Employee Referral Bonuses.**Whatu2019s in it for you?****Training:**Our Team Partners receive ongoing cross-training, exposing them to different areas of production. Cross training enhances their performance and assists them with their career potential and advancement.**Work Life Balance:**We offer a 40-hour work week. Enjoy weekends off**Career Growth:**Some companies like to promote from within, we love to Many of our managers started at UniFirst working on the production floor**Culture:**Our family culture is what makes UniFirst an organization that stands out from the rest.**Diversity:**At UniFirst, you''ll find an environment packed with different cultures, personalities, and backgrounds. We believe our diversity makes us who we are, and we strive every day to build a culture where everyone feels welcome.**What youu2019ll be doing:**Train, mentor, and guide plant personnel to success while maintaining morale and safety. You will be responsible for ensuring adequate level of performance, discipline, integrity, and productivity of employeesSchedule and ensure an adequate level of trained employees on the plant floorReport and resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays to maintain alignment with budget expectationsPerform production reporting on incentives and productivityInspect machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilizationWork with the location manager to develop or revise standard operational and working practices and observe workers to ensure compliance within company, federal, and state safety and occupational regulationsImplement quality programs communicated by the quality system and quality policyWork with Production Manager to resolve worker grievances or submit unsettled grievances to General Manager for actionFollow all safety policies, HACCP and medical guidelines**Qualifications****What weu2019re looking for:**High school diplomaMust be at least 21 years of age or olderTwo-year degree from an accredited college or university preferred2-4 years of related experience and/or training preferredAbility to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusionsAbility to lift up to 60 lbsAbility to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, rations, and proportions to practical situationsAbility to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulationsAbility to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manualsAbility to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and general publicValid driveru2019s license and a safe driving record is required**About UniFirst**The fabric of UniFirst is woven from its very unique family culture where our Team Partners enjoy a small company feel while taking advantage of the resources and stability that come with being a 2 billion-dollar organization.UniFirst is an international leader in the $18 billion-dollar garment services industry. We currently employ over 14,000 team partners who serve 300,000 business customer locations throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe. We were included in the top 10 of Selling Power magazineu2019s u201cBest Companies to Sell Foru201d list and recognized on Forbes magazineu2019s u201cPlatinum 400 u2013 Best Big Companiesu201d list. As an 80-year old company focused on annual growth, thereu2019s never been a better time to join our team.**UniFirst is an equal employment/affirmative action employer.**UniFirst is an equal employment employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to or call to let us know the nature of your request.UniFirst Recruiters and/or representatives will not ask job seekers to provide personal financial information when submitting a job application. Please be vigilant as such requests for information may be fraudulent.UniFirst is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to orcall to let us know the nature of your request.UniFirst Recruiters and/or representatives will not ask job seekers to provide personal financial information when submitting a job application. Please be vigilant as such requests for information may be fraudulent.