Production Manager

Talent HRizon is helping one of our clients for a Sr. Production Supervisor/Shift Manager. The ideal candidate will own the entire production process for their 3rd shift (5:00 pm - 3:30 am). They will strategize with other internal teams to ensure operational excellence. They will also lead 3 Production Supervisors, 7 Leads, and about 70 employees in this shift.

The Sr. Production Supervisor/Shift Manager will oversee and direct the receiving, processing, manufacturing, and packaging of products. The ideal candidate is also responsible for directing overall plant efficiencies in a cost-effective manner and for managing all plant resources and assets.

Candidates should have a good aptitude for independent problem-solving. We are an extremely fast-growing company that faces the problems of a start-up so everyone does a bit of everything. Ability to stay organized and work meticulously is high on our list of important attributes.

• Adheres to production schedules, assigning staff to ensure that production quotas are met for finished goods inventories. Minimizes waste and cost and ensures conformance to safety and quality standards
• Mentors and motivates associates, providing training and development to optimize their performance and personal growth. Communicates performance standards to associates, recognizing and rewarding individual and team accomplishments and counseling performance problems.
• Ensures Company standard practices and procedures are followed.
• Maintains and reports production-related information regarding yields, efficiencies, and labor utilization to management.
• Ensures compliance with all company GMP and safety standards.
• Identifies the staffing needs for the following day or week and arranges for the presence and assignment of labor to the unit prior to line start-up.
• Participates in GMP, sanitation, and safety inspections throughout the production departments and corrects or issues work orders to correct any identified deficiencies.
• Performs other related responsibilities as needed to support the company's business objectives.

• Safety - Provides a safe work environment for your team.
• Food Safety – Maintains compliance with Standard Operating Procedures, GMPs, and Critical Control Points.
• Product Quality – Understands product quality checks, requirements, and all product meets quality standards
• Schedule Attainment - Plans and leads production operations and support staff to ensure that the right people, materials, and machinery are available and ready to produce scheduled product requirements on time.
• Leadership Credibility and Influence – You are able to connect with people at all levels in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. When you talk, people listen and respond.
• Proactive – You continually scan the business environment for opportunities, have the ability to see around corners, anticipate and address issues, drive change and challenge the status quo.

• 7+ years supervisory experience or leadership role in a manufacturing environment preferably in food manufacturing
• Working knowledge and compliance to the Employment Standards Act and OHSA
• Good Mechanical aptitude
• Food Safety knowledge (i.e. GMP, HACCP);
  Food manufacturing
• Valid Mechanic and electrical license would be considered as an asset.
• Work schedule will be continental night shifts.

• Ability to motivate staff in a positive manner
• Mechanically inclined and able to troubleshoot equipment
• Team player with a positive attitude
• Work well within time constraints and able to meet deadlines
• Speak and write effectively in English
• Respect for authority and company policy
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Safety conscious
• Physically able to perform all duties

This position requires shift work, 5:00pm - 3:30am