Ventura Foods Looking for Production Supervisor (Full-Time Night Shift) at Toronto, Ontario, Canada Full Time

At Ventura Foods Canada, we are the brand behind the brand. We’re a leading Canadian based manufacturer of custom sauces, condiments, dressings, cooking oils, and much more. Our customers include major restaurant chains, foodservice distributors and global food manufacturers. With our corporate office in Toronto and 3 facilities in Toronto, Brantford and Edmonton, we diligently service our customers throughout the US & Canada.

Our mission is to help our customers delight their consumers. Our Sales, R&D, Quality, Operations, HR and Finance teams are all based locally to meet the specific needs of the Canadian market. Whether you’re dipping pizza crust into our garlic sauce or biting into a sandwich with our Dijon mayo, chances are, you’ve enjoyed some of our great tasting products.

We live by the Ventura Edge and believe that integrity, teamwork, personal ownership and a focus on customers are the ingredients to our success.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Production Supervisor functions as an integral member of the Operations Team and shares the responsibility for establishing and maintaining a professional working environment that is committed to customer service, quality, teamwork and continuous improvement. In addition, the supervisor is directly accountable for ensuring that products meet or exceed the standards set for safety, quality, cost, productivity and customer service in this established food manufacturing facility.

Key Deliverables and Responsibilities:

• Shift supervision to maintain the flow of product as per production requirements, customer specifications and productivity targets
• Ensuring product & packaging quality, product & packaging efficiencies, shop floor logistics (production sequence, utilization of equipment, staffing levels, product costs, product run times, line efficiencies & operational capacity)
• Assuring daily production schedules are met and the timely accurate communication of all issues.
• Monitor shift production activities against production plan and paperwork and communicate progress within the team on the shift
• Overseeing and assisting team members in production activities on assigned shift to ensure that:
• QC protocols are in place with all required documentation (including daily records) completed accurately and on time
• All raw materials/packaging required to meet the production plan are in stock and available
• Work is performed according to SOP’s, GMP’s, Food Safety Requirements and Health and Safety standards
• Quality products are produced, as ordered, on time by working together efficiently and efficiently
• Deliver training to team members as required to ensure proper production SOP’s, GMP’s, equipment and Health & Safety Standards are met
• Monitoring and maintenance of the required high standards of cleanliness and general housekeeping
• Carry out timely and effective line handover to supervisors between shifts, including the completion of proper documentation and accurate briefing on progress/issues
• Ensure proper maintenance, sanitation and Health & Safety protocols are followed by all team members at all times
• Checking and verification of timekeeping logs for assigned team members daily
• Ensure compliance with all applicable legislation and codes in all areas of plant including WSIB, HACCP, WHMIS, & Workplace H&S
• Assist and support the R&D, QC, Maintenance/Engineering and Production Department Managers to troubleshoot and resolve problems in their area as required

Qualifications and Experience:

• A minimum of 3 – 5 years supervisory experience
• Experience in Food Manufacturing facilities
• Post secondary education in a related field
• Hands on and results oriented supervisory experience
• Ability to sustain excellent interpersonal and labour relations across cultural and ethnic diversity
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient with basic standards office computer technology such as Microsoft Office (Work & Excel).
• Proficiency to diagnose and coordinate activities in order to solve Mechanical Manufacturing issues.

Reporting of any Food Safety or Quality Problems:

Staff are to report any food safety or food quality problems or concerns that they become aware of to personnel with authority to initiate action.

Diversity & Inclusion:

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment in which all employees are treated with respect is evident in our company culture and values. We believe that fostering an environment of inclusion and a focus on diversity across our organization is vital to attracting top talent, driving innovation, and meeting the high expectations of our customers in a rapidly evolving global marketplace.

Ventura Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.