Production Supervisor

Job summary

The Production Supervisor is responsible for managing production line efficiency, costs, and quality while ensuring safety standards are met. They also oversee employee development, training, and the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.

Job details

High Liner Foods is proud to be the leading North American processor and marketer of value-added frozen seafood. We are seeking a Production Supervisor to become the newest member of our Operations team. The position will be based out of our Lunenburg, NS facility If you are talented, driven, and have the vision to lead, your potential for growth at High Liner Foods is unlimited. Join our team and grow with High Liner Foods! Reporting to the Production Superintendent, the Production Supervisor is responsible for the efficient and cost-effective management of the production line to ensure high-quality finished products while maintaining safety and quality standards Accountabilities: * Minimize production costs by utilizing employees, materials and equipment in the safest, most effective and efficient manner. * Responsible for developing direct reports through coaching, effective communication and performance management * Ownership and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives. * Minimize accidents through organized safety program consisting of safety inspections/follow up, crew briefings, training. Review accidents and ensure corrective actions are put in place. * Operate within the quality management program (QMP) and HACCP as well as Good Manufacturing Practices. (GMP) * Responsible for training new and existing employees in a changing work environment. * Ensure accuracy and timely reporting of hourly payroll for employees and work order process in JDE system. * Foster a positive and collaborative work environment. JOB SPECIFICATIONS: * Grade 12 education or equivalent. * 2-4 years of experience in a supervisory role in a unionized environment. * Effective communication skills * Effective coaching skills (leadership, communication, coordination, support). * Very good understanding of processing equipment. * Good computer skills. * A team leader and trainer. * Ability to work cross functionally with others to solve problems in a team environment. * Promote and show commitment to High Liner’s vision, values and guiding principles. * Ability to work both day and evening shifts on a rotation in the future. High Liner Foods is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants who require accommodation in the recruitment and selection process may contact 1-888-846-0306 for assistance.

What you’ll do

The Production Supervisor is responsible for managing production line efficiency, costs, and quality while ensuring safety standards are met. They also oversee employee development, training, and the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Grade 12 education and 2-4 years of supervisory experience in a unionized environment. Strong leadership, communication, and technical skills related to processing equipment are required.

Listed skills

• Continuous Improvement · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• Production Management · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Coaching · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Production management
• Team leadership
• Coaching
• Performance management
• Continuous improvement
• Safety program management
• HACCP
• Quality management
• GMP
• Training
• Payroll reporting
• JDE system
• Communication
• Problem solving
• Processing equipment operation
• Effective Communication
• Life Coaching
• Management
• Good Manufacturing Practices
• Computer Literacy
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Performance Management
• Leadership
• Hazard Analysis And Critical Control Points (HACCP)
• Work Order
• Operations
• Cost-Of-Production Theory Of Value
• Production Line
• Quality Management
• Seafood Preparation
• Coordinating

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Management & Leadership
• Food & Beverage
• Production Supervisor
• Production Supervisor (General)
• Manufacturing Supervisors
• First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers

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