Supervisor, Production, Scarborough

**Position Summary:** Reporting to the Plant Superintendent, the Production Supervisor (Sanitation) coordinates/oversees production operations on the assigned shift. Ensures production standards for safety, regulatory compliance, environment, quality, customer service and cost are met. As a part of the Plant’s leadership team, supports building and maintaining a culture of continuous improvement. **Work Schedule:** Afternoon shift, 3:00pm **Key Accountabilities:** - Coordinate/oversee Processing, Shipping/Receiving, and Sanitation on the assigned shift to achieve daily operational goals in accordance with approved production standards; - Provide effective leadership and direction to hourly employees through coaching, cross-training, and performance management; - Oversee Receiving/Shipping activities and personnels to ensure warehouse standards (Housekeeping, FIFO, Min/Max, 5S, Transaction, etc.) are being adhered to; - Demonstrate strong leadership in addressing any safety risks and hazards. Follow through to ensure the completion of corrective actions; - Drive key performance indicators such as labour cost, inventory level, reliability, efficiency, schedule compliance, and report variances daily on DDS boards or/and with other relevant production tools. **Requirements:** - Post-Secondary degree or diploma in engineering, food processing, or business management, with a minimum of 3-5 years of industry experience; a combination of education and experience will be considered; - Previous experience in Sanitation and understanding of the AMI principles are preferred but not necessary; - Proven previous Leadership experience with a crew/ team; - Strong knowledge in GMP, HACCP, WHMIS, and BRC certification; - Flexibility to work all three shifts (AM/PM/Night) and provide vacation coverage to other supervisors as and when needed; - Experience with MRP systems such as AS400 or SAP and lean manufacturing concepts (JIT, Kanban, VSM) are strong assets; - Clear and concise communication skills, ability to work cross-functionally, strong attention to detail and desire to problem solve, and ability to execute; - Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook). Sofina Foods Inc. is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements, for the purpose of accommodation under AODA, known to Human Resources when they are contacted for an interview.