supervisor, packaging - food and beverage processing

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Noisy
• Hot

Work setting

• Food and beverage plant

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• Identify, evaluate, control and prevent hazards at all stages of the food production process
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Troubleshoot and make minor adjustments to equipment
• Provide staff training
• Propose improvements to methods, systems and procedures
• Oversee safety of operations
• Monitor for quality
• Monitor quality and production levels
• Troubleshoot technical problems related to equipment
• Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity

Supervision

• 16-20 people
• Staff in various areas of responsibility
• Labourers in food, beverage and tobacco processing
• Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing
• Testers and graders, food and beverage processing

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Forklift Operator Certification
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Type of operation

• Canning
• Blending
• Bottling

Equipment and machinery experience

• Processing machinery
• High speed packaging equipment

Area of work experience

• Process troubleshooting
• Food and/or beverage processing
• Lean Manufacturing

Type of industry experience

• Food and beverages

Regulations knowledge

• CIP (Cleaning In Place) and SIP (Sanitizing in Place) Systems
• Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) regulations
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• High temperature short time (HTST) pasteurization processing
• Knowledge of labour relations
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance of machinery and equipment

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Overtime required
• Work under pressure

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Reliability
• Goal-oriented
• Positive attitude

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage