Assistant Plant Supervisor
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description Reporting to the Plant Supervisor, the Assistant Plant Supervisor will be a results-driven, self-starter who is always looking for opportunities for improvement, and has the ability to adapt to a fast paced, dynamic work environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead the team in providing superior customer service.
- Ensure the safe and effective operation in the facility
- Identify and implement Continuous Improvement projects to support objectives.
- Inventory control.
- Ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and complete the appropriate documentation.
- Support Supervisor with daily production related events such as production schedule, planning, staffing, blending schedule, loading, all other daily plant activities.
- Oversee preventative and planned maintenance of plant equipment.
- Other duties as required.
Qualifications
- Completion of High School or equivalent.
- Supervisory skills would be required.
- Demonstrated leadership ability and strong analytical skills.
- Strong can-do attitude and growth mindset.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Mechanical aptitude and previous experience working in manufacturing or fertilizer operations would be considered an asset.
- Ability to work variable hours and days during peak season.
- Previous exposure to an agricultural environment is an asset.
- Experience with Microsoft Office suite, in particular Word and Excel.
About Us Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
About The Team Cavendish Agri Services supports farmers in growing healthy and productive crops. We have 7 manufacturing/retail locations serving Atlantic Canada. Our primary products include fertilizers, crop protectants, and technical expertise. Cavendish Agri Services is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package including but not limited to:
- A flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan
- Employee & Family Assistance Programs
- Health & wellness reimbursements, includes gym memberships, fitness classes or online workout programs
- RRSP matching program
- Opportunities to take part in job related training and development as well as 24/7 access to online curated learning
- Growth and progression opportunities within Cavendish Agri Services and the larger network of the J.D. Irving, Limited group of companies
About Cavendish Agri Services
Cavendish Agri Services provides products and services to farmers and agricultural markets in Canada and Northeastern United States. Cavendish Agri Services operates from 12 facilities in the Maritime Provinces of Canada and in Maine. Primary sales are custom blended fertilizer and crop protectant products. We also carry products specifically for golf courses, lawn & garden, de-icing, waste treatment, and crop seed.
Our business is helping our customers businesses grow by providing farmers with what they need to grow healthy and productive crops. In addition to the products we sell Cavendish Agri Services also provides agricultural services such as crop scouting, GPS mapping, lime spreading, irrigation equipment and farm supplies.
Assistant Plant Supervisor
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description Reporting to the Plant Supervisor, the Assistant Plant Supervisor will be a results-driven, self-starter who is always looking for opportunities for improvement, and has the ability to adapt to a fast paced, dynamic work environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead the team in providing superior customer service.
- Ensure the safe and effective operation in the facility
- Identify and implement Continuous Improvement projects to support objectives.
- Inventory control.
- Ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and complete the appropriate documentation.
- Support Supervisor with daily production related events such as production schedule, planning, staffing, blending schedule, loading, all other daily plant activities.
- Oversee preventative and planned maintenance of plant equipment.
- Other duties as required.
Qualifications
- Completion of High School or equivalent.
- Supervisory skills would be required.
- Demonstrated leadership ability and strong analytical skills.
- Strong can-do attitude and growth mindset.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Mechanical aptitude and previous experience working in manufacturing or fertilizer operations would be considered an asset.
- Ability to work variable hours and days during peak season.
- Previous exposure to an agricultural environment is an asset.
- Experience with Microsoft Office suite, in particular Word and Excel.
About Us Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
About The Team Cavendish Agri Services supports farmers in growing healthy and productive crops. We have 7 manufacturing/retail locations serving Atlantic Canada. Our primary products include fertilizers, crop protectants, and technical expertise. Cavendish Agri Services is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package including but not limited to:
- A flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan
- Employee & Family Assistance Programs
- Health & wellness reimbursements, includes gym memberships, fitness classes or online workout programs
- RRSP matching program
- Opportunities to take part in job related training and development as well as 24/7 access to online curated learning
- Growth and progression opportunities within Cavendish Agri Services and the larger network of the J.D. Irving, Limited group of companies
About Cavendish Agri Services
Cavendish Agri Services provides products and services to farmers and agricultural markets in Canada and Northeastern United States. Cavendish Agri Services operates from 12 facilities in the Maritime Provinces of Canada and in Maine. Primary sales are custom blended fertilizer and crop protectant products. We also carry products specifically for golf courses, lawn & garden, de-icing, waste treatment, and crop seed.
Our business is helping our customers businesses grow by providing farmers with what they need to grow healthy and productive crops. In addition to the products we sell Cavendish Agri Services also provides agricultural services such as crop scouting, GPS mapping, lime spreading, irrigation equipment and farm supplies.