Neptune Fresh Produce Inc.

Production Supervisor (food processing)

Employer: Fresh Start Foods

Job Location: 110-11188 Featherstone Way Richmond, BC V6W 1K9 

Salary: 

• $58,240 - $64,064/year (salary increase based on annual performance review per company policy) 

• Performance Incentive Program

• Annual profit-sharing bonus, per company policy 

• Quarterly bonus based on performance

Benefits: 

• Disability, Extended medical, Dental 

• Life insurance

• Company-matched RRSP program 

• Employee Family Assistance Program

• Employee Recognition Programs

• Annual Safety Boot Allowance Program

Terms and Conditions of Employment: Permanent, Full-Time (40h/week); Monday to Friday, occasional overtime may be required 

Work Setting: Fruit and vegetable manufacturing and processing plant

Work Site Environment: Cold/refrigerated, Wet/damp

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Vacancies: 2

Job requirements: 

• Languages: English

• Education: High school or equivalent 

• Experience: 3 years of related experience 

• Own Tools/Equipment: Steel-toed safety boots 

• Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Handling heavy loads (up to 23kg/50lbs), Physically demanding, Standing for extended periods, Fast-paced environment, Repetitive tasks, Attention to detail

• Personal Suitability: Team player and ability to work independently, Motivated, Organized, Problem-solving, Ability to multitask, Good communication skills, Efficient interpersonal skills, Client focus, Reliability

• Ability to supervise: 30 workers (Food processing labourers, Food processing machine operators, etc.)

• Technology used: Spreadsheet, emails, word processing and presentation software, internet applications. 

Duties:

• Track and report on key metrics for production.

• Measure and control product yields.

• Work with product development to create items and assign costs.

• Manage productivity, labour, and overtime.

• Analyze production line processes and create process improvements.

• Follow and maintain all Quality Assurance, HACCP, SQF requirements, and Occupational Health & Safety regulations and ensure all employees under their department follow all the regulations.

• Complete all required training (e.g., Leadership, Equipment, and Operational), ensure employees’ adherence to company practices and procedures, and apply corrective action when needed.

• Plan staff break time schedules. 

• Conduct interviews, hires, trains, and retains staff. 

• Perform performance monitoring (e.g., Probationary, Annual Evaluation, and Performance Objectives) of staff.

• Initiate follow-through with disciplinary action and termination in consultation with Human Resources when appropriate for the department.

• Perform other related duties as required

How to apply:

• By email: [email protected] 

• By mail: 110-11188 Featherstone Way, Richmond, BC V6W 1K9 

Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces, Visible minorities, Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada are welcome to apply.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted.  Fresh Start Foods is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people.  All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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