Shift Manager

Job summary

The Shift Manager leads and supervises production teams to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency targets are met during their shift. They are responsible for maintaining food safety compliance and fostering a positive, continuous improvement-focused team environment.

Job details

Who We Are Founded in 1873, Ganong stands as Canada's oldest family owned and operated chocolate company. With a rich heritage and unwavering commitment to quality, we proudly produce our renowned confections in the Canada’s Chocolate Town, St. Stephen, New Brunswick. The Role Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Shift Manager is responsible for leading and supervising production teams to meet safety, quality, and efficiency targets during their assigned shift. They play a critical role in ensuring compliance with food safety standards, fostering a positive team environment, and driving continuous improvement initiatives within the manufacturing process. This role requires working a rotating 12-hour shift schedule (2 days, 2 nights, followed by 4 days off). The Opportunity Join Ganong and become a part of our story, where crafting confections to inspire life's sweetest moments is at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our core values of safety, integrity, and heritage, we offer an inclusive culture that blends tradition with innovation. Discover endless opportunities for growth and impact as we create confections that bring joy and shape the future of sweet experiences. Who You Are We are seeking an experienced leader with a strong background in food manufacturing. You are passionate about safety, quality, and team success, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. You have the ability to motivate and engage employees while identifying opportunities for operational improvement. Qualifications * Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a food manufacturing or production environment, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role. * Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and other food safety programs. * Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and engage teams. * Proficiency in production software and Microsoft Office Suite. * Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies is an asset. * Ability to work a rotating 12-hour shift schedule (2 days, 2 nights, followed by 4 days off), including holidays and overtime as required. * Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Join our Sweet Team: Become an integral part of Ganong as the Shift Manager, steering our company to new heights where fun, boldness, and quality are not just celebrated but valued. If this sounds like the perfect step in your sweet career path, apply online today. We're actively reviewing and interviewing eligible candidates on a rolling basis, so don't delay in submitting your application. We appreciate all applicants' interest, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Ganong is committed to fostering an environment that is diverse, inclusive, and representative of the communities we serve. #cooke-dnp

What you’ll do

The Shift Manager leads and supervises production teams to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency targets are met during their shift. They are responsible for maintaining food safety compliance and fostering a positive, continuous improvement-focused team environment.

Requirements

Candidates must have 3-5 years of experience in food manufacturing with at least 2 years in a supervisory role. Proficiency in food safety programs like HACCP and GMP, along with strong leadership and problem-solving skills, is required.

Listed skills

• Continuous Improvement · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Quality assurance · Preferred
• Production Management · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred
• Lean Manufacturing · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Microsoft Office Suite · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Team Leadership
• Food Manufacturing
• HACCP
• GMP
• Production Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Lean Manufacturing
• Problem Solving
• Decision Making
• Communication Skills
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Production Software
• Safety Compliance
• Quality Assurance
• Motivational Skills
• Good Manufacturing Practices
• Communication
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Development Environment
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Leadership
• Hazard Analysis And Critical Control Points (HACCP)
• Innovation
• Manufacturing Processes
• Microsoft Office
• Operations Management

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Food & Beverage
• Management & Leadership
• Shift Manager
• Restaurant / Food Service Manager
• Restaurant Managers
• Food Service Managers

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