Production Supervisor – Food And Beverage Processing in Edmonton

Work site environment

• Cold/refrigerated
• Odours
• Clean
• Hot
• Noisy

Work setting

• On-site customer service
• Urban area
• Fast moving consumer goods (FMCG)

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Minimize hazards at all stages of the food production process
• Train staff/workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
• Recommend personnel actions such as hiring and promotions
• Prepare production and other reports
• Recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule (and possibly review) activities of workers
• Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other work units
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Direct quality control inspections
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Plan and implement changes to machinery and equipment, production systems and methods of work
• Develop equipment maintenance schedules and recommend the replacement of machines
• Hire, supervise and train or oversee training of employees in the use of new equipment or production techniques
• Plan and organize daily operations
• Maintain an inventory of raw materials and finished products to prevent shortages
• Evaluate daily operations
• Develop production schedules and duty assignments to ensure proper functioning

Supervision

• 5-10 people
• Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Safe quality foods (SQF) Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Word processing software
• MS Excel
• MS Windows
• Internet
• Project management software

Manufacturing sector experience

• Food

Type of industry experience

• Chemical
• Beverage

Specialization or experience

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Specialization/experience (business sales and services)

• Distribution

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel regularly
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Large workload
• Tight deadlines

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Reliability

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Other benefits

• Parking available