Production Supervisor (Victoria)

If you are looking to join a agile and growing team, Islands West Produce has the right job for you! With a long history in Victoria, we pride ourselves on providing excellent client service and being passionate about our Islands West product offerings. As a member of the Production Line team: perform work in a team-based setting, operating various equipment and/or performing tasks that contribute to the production of high-quality produce. Work with minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. As a Supervisor: support the daily management of the production department. Supervises the department and staff and acts as the go-to person in the absence of the Production Manager/Assistant Manager. Responsibilities include management of all functions of quality control, sanitation, and stock rotation; as well as, planning, assigning, and leading the work of others. SCHEDULE AVAILABLE - Days - 5 days - Flexible - Time - 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Production Responsibilities - Produce high-quality fresh-cut fruits and vegetables for foodservice and retail markets, including operating dicers, cutters, slicers, and packaging equipment. - Complete and review daily production quality check sheets. - Monitor workflow within the department to ensure staff have the support they need and that questions or issues are addressed promptly. - Maintain quality and freshness standards for all produce handled within the department. - Assist the production management team with coordinating and scheduling the timely processing of products based on customer needs. - Follow direction from the Production Manager and keep them informed of department activities. - Perform additional tasks or operate equipment as directed by the Production Manager. PM Shift Supervisory Duties & Responsibilities - Manage and process orders for am/pm trucks. - Maintain and verify par levels; perform recounts and record updates. - Manage ZPS orders, including organizing, adjusting, and adding to existing orders. - Organize ZPS stickers for grab‑and‑go, ferries, Vancouver, and pick‑up orders. - Prepare and organize products for opening orders, ensuring all items are complete and ready for picking. - Manage staffing levels to meet production demands; approve and coordinate overtime when necessary. - Ensure proper product rotation is followed. - Maintain cooler organization, cleanliness, and food‑safety standards. - Ensure all processed items meet production quality requirements, including julienne date coverage. - Complete end‑of‑shift procedures: shutdown checklist, bleach ppm checks, knife counts, cleaning of sealers, and clearing spinner bags. - Assign work tasks to production line staff and ensure accuracy and efficiency. - Ensuring the production team is working with Admin tracker on data collection. - Ensuring Production team and QA team working together. In Manager’s Absence - Submit work orders for equipment or facility repairs and maintenance. - Oversee assigned staff, provide direction, and ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time. - Maintain adherence to quality, sanitation, and product rotation standards. QUALIFICATIONS - Excellent communication skills both verbal and written (English). - Ability to supervise 5-20 staff. - Previous produce, kitchen and/or supervisor experience. - Ability to safely bend, twist and lift to 50 lbs. on a consistent basis. - Ability to walk and stand for the duration of scheduled shift. - Ability to learn and apply knife skills. - Ability to work in a refrigerated environment. REQUIRED (will be provided by Islands West if needed) - Food Safe Level 1 - Hepatitis A Vaccination OUR COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION PACKAGE INCLUDES - Extended healthcare advantages eligibility - Employee discounts on products - Development opportunities #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2oxymz