Training and Engagement Supervisor, Langley

About Us As part of the largest baking company in the world, Bimbo Canada is a leading producer and distributor of packaged fresh bread, bakery products and snacks. The company operates 15 bakeries and employs approximately 4,000 associates across Canada, serving major grocery chains and retailers.

Key Responsibilities

Facilitate training and onboarding for newly hired associates and act as culture ambassador to support a positive associate experience

Coordinate with business partners, including Supply Chain Leadership Team, Training Specialists, Safety, and Human Relations to ensure associates complete requirements

Work with the local management teams to create and manage training matrix for the location, including tracking completed

Partner with the Operational Excellence team, Training and Engagement Supervisors, and the Supply Chain Leadership team to evaluate associate capabilities and provide clear feedback on skill proficiency and any additional training needs

Identify opportunities for improving training practices and make recommendations to Supply Chain Leadership team

Support associate engagement and retention initiatives at the facilities

Coordinate individual and group training events as needed

Maintain documentation, including training logs, sign in sheets, and electronic signatures to verify training completion and ensure this information is logged

Continuous Improvement

Play an active role in streamlining our training programs, processes and tools to increase the impact on the associates

Act as a leader in promoting a strong safety and wellness culture by supporting and reinforcing programs, encouraging team engagement, and ensuring safe practices are consistently applied on the floor

Support and influence management decisions by sharing practical, field-based insights, identifying opportunities for improvement, and contributing to solutions that enhance operations, safety, and team engagement

Create processes&procedures around repetitive tasks (Automation) to increase bandwidth on value added tasks/activities

Approach all tasks with an open mind to help uncover new improvement opportunities

Be a change agent for the adoption of new ways of working and in enabling our daily management processes with the people at the center

Additional Requirements

Learn and understand the business, bakery requirements from Safety, Quality, Cost, Training&Engagement aspects as this is a cross functional role which needs to collaborate with different stakeholders at the same time

Must be knowledgeable and be able to follow GMPs, Food Safety and Health&Safety requirements and lead by example

Experience&Education

The successful candidate will possess a relevant post-secondary education

Previous experience in a unionized food, dairy, beverage or packaged goods industry is a definite asset

Superior communication skills in a multi-cultural environment and the ability to deal with a variety of front-line industrial relations issues

Takes initiative, exercises good judgment in day-to-day business decisions

Strong leadership skills; be an active change agent at your sites

Knowledge of good labour/management practices including progressive discipline and positive reinforcement techniques

Knowledge of health and safety standards, regulations and best practices

The flexibility to adapt to a 24-hour, 7-day operation schedule

Compensation: The annual salary range for applicants is $59,625– $88,000, which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other factors.

Growth Opportunities We offer training, development, and advancement opportunities both domestically and internationally.

Innovation Be part of a company that constantly innovates in the food industry. Your work will contribute to creating delicious products loved by millions.

Bimbo Canada is an equal opportunity employer that is dedicated to building a diverse workplace that promotes diversity, equity and belonging in the workplace, and encourages applications from qualified people of all genders, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities.

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