Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor
Food & Beverage Processing
Noc Code: 92012

This position will include Shift Work.

Oxford Food Group, a member of the Bragg Group of Companies, is a family owned international business that has over 1,200 employees, eight manufacturing facilities and two large farming operations within Atlantic Canada and the United States. Oxford Food Group is the world’s largest provider of Wild Blueberries, North America’s largest producers of premium, frozen carrots and one of Canada’s premier manufacturer’s of onion rings and battered appetizers.

Benefits of being an Oxford Frozen Foods Employee:

• Competitive Wages
• Annual Profit Share
• Health, Vision, and Dental Benefits
• Matching Pension Plan
• Employee Housing Loan program provides a forgivable loan up to $40,000, interest free
• Vacation PLUS we offer a vacation purchase plan allowing for additional time off
• Employee Discount Program offering great discounts at various businesses and industries across Atlantic Canada
• Employee pricing on products we produce

Oxford Food Group has an opportunity for a Production Supervisor, located in Oxford, NS. The position reports to the Plant Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of workers who process, package, test, and grade products
• Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other departments
• Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Requisition materials and supplies
• Train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policy
• Recommend personnel actions such as hiring and promotions
• Prepare production and other reports.
• Perform corrective machine adjustments, clean machines and immediate work areas

Qualification & Experience

• Minimum Grade 12
• Post-secondary education would be considered an asset
• Demonstrated understanding and application of the 5 S’s would be considered an asset
• Certification in First Aid and CPR, with the ability to respond effectively in emergencies would be considered an asset.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to maintain product quality and regulatory compliance would be considered an asset.
• Comprehensive knowledge of WHMIS, HACCP and LOTO would be considered an asset.
• Strong computer literacy would be considered an asset.
• Several years of experience in the food or beverage processing industry are required.
• English Language – level four minimum

Desired Qualities and Abilities:

• Organizational skills with the ability to multi task
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Great time management
• Possess a sense of urgency with attention to detail
• Maintain clean work areas
• Must be able to work rotating shifts
• Must be able to work with products including but not limited to onions and wheat

Oxford Frozen Foods requires all employees to have an active role in organizational sustainability initiatives including,

• Correctly divert waste to support Zero Waste initiatives
• React to green wastes (wasted energy and water, air leaks, product leaks etc.) by submitting work orders for immediate repair

For all interested applicants in the Production Supervisor position, please forward your resume with a cover letter demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the above qualifications. Applications can be made by visiting www.oxfordfrozenfoods.com/opportunity and applying through our career center.

Deadline: August 16, 2024 @ 5:00pm

Oxford Frozen Foods