Co-Pack Production Supervisor

Co-Pack Production Supervisor Job Summary

We are currently seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to oversee the day to day operations of the organization’s contract packaging and production. The ideal candidate will be highly organized and able to ensure that manufacturing remains a smooth and efficient process.

Responsibilities include overseeing employees, coordinating logistics, and managing workflows ensuring that production is performed on schedule, to maximum efficiency and quality. The Supervisor will monitor still, cider and sparkling wine production involving finishing, adjustment and bottling of cider and still wine; Charmat production finishing, adjustment and bottling, as well as all aspects of Method Traditional sparkling wine production.

Production Supervisor Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate leadership through sound decisions, high ethical standards, values and behavior
• Ensure smooth daily operations of production area including planning activities to meet schedules and deadlines including operating forklifts and production equipment.
• Supervise the production staff, helping with determining priorities for daily and weekly work. Plan staffing needs, including casual labour.
• Manage the production team’s performance on an on-going basis, providing feedback, coaching and discipline in a timely manner. Serve as a resource and mentor to production staff in leadership and management. Promote teamwork among the staff and production employees.
• Write work orders using our production software; Provide instructions and assistance to the production staff; Prepare reports as required.
• Coordinate and schedule wine receiving / shipments of bulk and finished product using our production software.
• Hire, train, supervise, motivate and develop production line crew members.
• Order and keep a full inventory of production supplies and ingredients and packaging materials.
• Ensure that cellar operations meet the organization’s sanitation standard and equipment is fully functional.
• Work with the Operations Manager to ensure safety programs are up to date and ongoing.
• Actively participate in the safety program.
• Be able to understand and monitor the status of the wine at each stage of production
• Implement and monitor the running of a Quality Assurance program.
• Special projects and other responsibilities as assigned.

Production Supervisor Requirements and Qualifications

• High School Diploma required—a degree in a technical, engineering, or management is preferred
• Proven work experience as Production Supervisor or similar role
• Working knowledge of various types of manufacturing machinery and tools
• computer skills, including Microsoft Office
• Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong work ethic—self-motivated and results-driven
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Wine knowledge is a plus

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: One location