Supervises production line operations and employees to fulfill customer orders. Ensures that all employees comply with company policies, procedures and standards. Maintains smooth production during work shift and promptly resolves all related problems. Works cross-functionally with Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Customer Service and Warehouse.Essential FunctionsSchedule personnel to meet production requirementsConduct weekly staff meetingsConduct periodic health & safety meetings with hourly staffMaintain a safe work environmentImplement and train staff on scanning systemImplement, monitor & enforce company procedures.Monitor GMP’s, plant sanitation and housekeepingComplete daily production reportComplete daily remote bagger scheduleAttend daily production meetingPlan and schedule productionMonitor production activities in blending and packagingComplete daily pre-op checklist for blending areaComplete daily scale checkComplete daily security checklistActing Food Defense Coordinator – conduct food security auditsParticipate in HACCP related meetingsParticipate in Joint Health & Safety committee meetingsADT security contactTroubleshoot blending, batching & packaging issuesMonitor product qualityRecord employee hours/attendanceMonitor HACCP program relating to blending & packagingMonitor machine efficiencyMonitor equipment maintenance – report to Maintenance department any deviationsReview and verify employee documentationEnsure proper transfer of completed product from production into warehouse locationsAssist in month-end inventoryWork with Human Resources in regards to employee-related issuesResponds to inquiries from customer service & shipping regarding order completion and run schedulesInventory lot controlContribute to successful audits by corporate, customer, CFIA and other governing bodiesNon-Essential FunctionsPerforms other activities, special tasks and projects upon requests from managers.Back up for Production SchedulerBack up for Production ManagerQualificationsExcellent communication skillsExcellent interpersonal skillsComputer proficiencyHighly organizedExpertise in production operation – able to organize, troubleshoot, implement, train and administer production, safety & quality principlesPrevious supervisory experienceSupervisory-related coursework or trainingWork EnvironmentExposure to a loud environment, airborne particles with stronger odors associated with spicy food ingredients, and cold, hot, wet, and humid conditions.Walking and standing on concrete for 8 to 12 hours a day, up to 6 days a week. Climbing steps, ladders, and working on elevated surfaces.Regularly lifting 50 to 100 lbs.Busy & stressful during peak season