Production Supervisor US

Pure Hothouse Foods, marketed under the Pure Flavor® brand, is a family of greenhouse vegetable growers who share a commitment to bringing A Life of Pure Flavor™ to communities everywhere. Our passion for sustainable greenhouse growing, strong support for our retail & foodservice customers, and focus on engaging consumers is built on a foundation drawn from generations of growing expertise. We are the next generation of vegetable growers, inspired to put quality, flavor, and customers first by providing greenhouse-grown vegetables from our farms that are strategically located throughout North America. With a dedicated, energetic and highly skilled workforce, we believe our employees make the difference. We offer our employees the opportunity to advance their careers. Job Summary: The Production Supervisor oversees the day-to-day production operations and staff to ensure timely and efficient workflow. This role is responsible for ensuring productivity targets, health, quality and food safety standards meet company standards. It is the responsibility of the Production Supervisor to lead a team of workers, oversee employee issues and concerns, provide training, and manage performance Responsibilities: Provide guidance to line leaders and production work force with respect to performance management, employee relations, awareness of business context/profitability as well as training/development of staff members Ensure delivery of the production goals and objectives by establishing clearly defined quality methods for staff members to apply Support the Production Manager to ensure the operation remains within budget for labor and throughput; monitor and measure performance to minimize downtime, reduce costs and improve quality and efficiencies Complete required documentation, records and checklist; submit to appropriate management personnel Communicate and address variances, quality issues and concerns with relevant departments to help identify the causes and implement sustainable corrective action Monitor the working environment to ensure compliance of company and statutory hygiene, and safety policies and procedures Maintain confidentiality of all proprietary information, as well as other company data, including personnel information Conduct pre-shift meetings and EOS reports Touch bases with new employees on a weekly basis Collaborate with commodity, inventory, receiving, shipping and quality departments to ensure an efficient operation workflow, production requirements and reworked product consistently match product specifications Other core expectations as defined by the company Requirements and Skills: High school diploma or equivalent required; degree in business administration, supply chain management, engineering or related discipline preferred Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in production environment or related supervisory experience required Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, Health and Safety, Food Safety, HACCP principles Understanding of legislative requirements to maintain compliance to all relevant statues and guiding principles Proven ability to lead and motivate a team Excellent analytical, time management, and organizational skills Commitment to high professional and ethical standards Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team Ability to work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment Available to work any and all shifts required by the company Must be flexible to shift assignments as required to meet both customer & business needs Hours of work may vary depending on business needs; on-call and holiday availability, ability and willingness to travel. This job operates across multiple location and environment could vary from a refrigerated warehouse, where temperatures range from forty-5 – fifty-5degrees °F to a greenhouse operation with temperatures that range from eighty – ninety degrees °F. The noise level in the work environment can be loud due to packaging machinery, and forklift truck operation Role occasionally uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Specific vision capabilities required; employee is to work in front of a computer, sitting and/or standing for prolonged periods Role frequently requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, use hands to handle or feel product or packaging, and reach with hands and arms The position frequently involves needing to lift up to 30-pounds, occasionally up to 50-pounds. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, submit your resume to Pure Flavor today! Pure Flavor is committed to providing an accessible and barrier-free environment for all individuals, including candidates and employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable accessibility and accommodation legislation, including the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) in Canada and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the United States. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation, please contact our Human Resources department. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr