Assistant Food Production Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Oversight of day-to-day production operations
• Safeguarding processes through smooth, efficient, and safe operations
• Supervision of a team of production employees
• Maintenance of output and adherence to food safety and quality standards
• Ordering and receiving materials, performing cycle counts, and reconciling inventory
• Ensuring compliance with standard operating and sanitation procedures
• Supervision of production schedules and resolution of issues
• Monitoring production output and quality, making necessary adjustments
• Assisting with equipment assembly, disassembly, and cleaning
• Assigning tasks and ensuring safe, effective performance
• Collaboration with other departments to meet food safety and quality standards
• Conducting daily production planning
• Maintaining inventory levels and handling leftover materials
• Scheduling and managing employee shifts, monitoring time and attendance
• Providing hands-on operational experience
• Developing and implementing plans to enhance efficiency and productivity
• Carrying out supervisory responsibilities according to company policies
• Maintaining a safe and clean work environment

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory/management experience in a food processing facility
• Knowledge of food safety standards and HACCP plant experience (asset)
• Working knowledge of Continuous Improvement processes (LEAN manufacturing, 6 Sigma)
• Proficiency in MS Office & Excel
• Ability to work in a refrigerated, cold climate