Production Supervisor
Synectics Inc.
Date: 3 days ago
City: Abbotsford, British Columbia
Contract type: Full time
We are a fourth-generation, family-owned business dedicated to providing Canadian families with a reliable, local source of healthy, high-quality poultry products.
At Western Canada's premier local poultry farm, we pride ourselves on our farm-to-plate approach. We hatch, feed, raise, and process organic, specialty, and value-added poultry products while adhering to the highest standards of quality and animal welfare.
Position: Production Supervisor (Meat/Poultry)
As the Cut & Pack Supervisor, you will play a crucial leadership role on the production floor, overseeing daily operations for poultry further processing. You will lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance yield and labor productivity by refining production processes and providing ongoing training.
Key Responsibilities
At Western Canada's premier local poultry farm, we pride ourselves on our farm-to-plate approach. We hatch, feed, raise, and process organic, specialty, and value-added poultry products while adhering to the highest standards of quality and animal welfare.
Position: Production Supervisor (Meat/Poultry)
As the Cut & Pack Supervisor, you will play a crucial leadership role on the production floor, overseeing daily operations for poultry further processing. You will lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance yield and labor productivity by refining production processes and providing ongoing training.
Key Responsibilities
- Uphold full commitment to Food Safety and Quality standards, driving continuous enhancements in food safety and quality management.
- Hold team members accountable and monitor performance using key metrics.
- Implement the operational plan effectively.
- Optimize labor utilization through workforce planning and job rotation.
- Ensure compliance with CFIA, OH&S, and other relevant regulatory bodies affecting plant operations.
- Monitor productivity and yield, ensuring accurate record-keeping.
- Analyze production and quality data to identify issues and conduct root cause analysis.
- Correct discrepancies in production inventory.
- Inspect outgoing shipments for damages or defects, document issues, and report shortages to supervisors.
- Verify accuracy of bills of materials and report discrepancies with finished goods SKUs.
- Ensure all equipment is functioning safely and efficiently, reporting any operational concerns.
- Maintain a consistent presence on the production floor to provide immediate feedback, resolve issues, and guide production to meet goals.
- Focus on cost control and efficiency, collaborating with the Continuous Improvement team on process enhancements.
- Supervisory experience in a unionized manufacturing environment is preferred.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities, independent judgment, organizational skills, and strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Casual dress code
- Company events
- Pension plan
- Dental coverage
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health coverage
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
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