Production Supervisor (CANS)

Position Summary

Individual is responsible for managing and directing the day to day operations of the Production Department.  This is a hands-on position working in a fast-paced environment.  The Production Supervisor will ensure that all safety, production, and quality standards are met while achieving on-time delivery commitments to our customers.

Essential Functions/Key Deliverables 

• Adheres and enforces the established safety, environmental and product safety policies, and procedures. Ensures safety and housekeeping is maintained and validates that associated inspections are performed.
• Reads and analyzes production schedules to determine production requirements and evaluates current production estimates and outputs.
• Implements and establishes work procedures, processes and standards that support company and departmental goals and objectives.
• Maintains production, spoilage, and maintenance records for responsible shift and completes a shift end report.
• Trains and directs operators as required on machine set-up and operation procedures.
• Continuously inspects materials, products, and equipment for defects/malfunctions and coordinates the proper resources to address the issues.
• Supports development, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the food safety program.
• Responsible for maintaining process quality in accordance with established customer and plant quality standards.
• Serves as the facilitator (in charge) of the plant during designated period(s) of time as directed by management.
• Conduct periodic reviews of employee performance and development.
• Maintains employee attendance, evaluation, and other necessary records. 
• Responsible to schedule overtime, job assignments, vacations, and holidays.
• Ensures a positive and productive work environment is maintained within the crew, across departments and plant.
• Perform any other duty reasonable corresponding with the role.

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

• Associate’s degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with at least 3 to 5 years supervisory experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
• Proved track record of leading and mentoring others.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products – SAP experience helpful.

Physical Demands

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.
O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)
C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Lift/Carry           10 lbs or less  F                         11-25 lbs   F
Push/Pull          10 lbs or less  F                         11-25 lbs   F
Stand                           O
Walk                             O
Sit                                O
Manually Manipulate      O
Reach Outward             O
Reach Above Shoulder O
Climb                            O
Crawl                            O
Squat or Kneel              O
Bend                            O

Other Physical Requirements
Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth)
Sense of Sound - Ability to understand conversational speaking
Sense of Touch
Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - per safety guidelines
Mobility to cover expansive manufacturing environment

Work Environment

Ability to work in an environment that can become very hot (temperature) depending on the weather.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

If you are a current CANPACK employee, please apply through your Workday account.

CANPACK Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or not related to job requirements, unless such distinction is required by law.