Full-time Supervisor Job Vacancy in Ontario Santa Maria Foods Canada

At Santa Maria Foods, we believe our most valuable assets are our Associates. The success we have achieved at Santa Maria Foods ULC are the result of the combined efforts of each Associate. We believe that the knowledge, dedication, and passion of each of our Associates are crucial ingredients to our successful results. We are seeking individuals that can contribute to the strength of our existing team.
We are looking to fill a full-time position for Supervisor.
Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Floor Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing and supervising the
Department.

Responsibilities:
* Take initiative and exercise timely and good judgement in day-to-day business decisions.
* Providing direct supervision to associates in your department
* Ensure overall compliance and adherence to Health and Safety policies
* Maintain positive union and associate relations
* Continuous improvement on manufacturing processes and efficiencies
* Ensure effective communication with all other departments
* Provides training and development for the department
* Maximizes department efficiency and minimizes plant waste levels while maintaining and improving product quality standards
* Responsible for meeting & reporting on daily production targets
* Other duties as required

Qualifications:
o 3 to 5 years supervisory/lead hand experience
o Ability to work day or afternoon shifts
o Working knowledge Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
o Familiarity working in a unionized environment
o Strong written and verbal communication skills
o Experience in food manufacturing an asset
o Understanding of HACCP
o Post secondary education in Business Management / Food Science an asset
o Knowledge and compliance of CFIA regulations
o Lean Manufacturing experience

Deadline for applications is Friday April 1, 2011.
If interested, please submit resume to humanresources@smfulc.com, noting “Supervisor” in the subject heading.