Grand River Foods is a leading food solutions company serving customers in the
North American grocery and food service industry. As a member of the Sunrise
Farm family, we remain as dedicated as ever to both providing a quality work
environment for our employees, as well as producing only the highest quality
products for our customers. We are known for the great care we take with clients
and employees alike.
Role:
The Maintenance Supervisor ensures that maintenance standards and its
implementation process meet the established food quality and safety standards,
ensuring that maintenance guidelines are followed effectively and safely. Taking
responsibility & making sure that the workers follow the guidelines related to
GMP, adhering to safety, food safety and legislative guidelines. Working closely
with Plant Production, the Maintenance Supervisor will train and supervise the
crew to provide quick response to management requests related to the general
performance and upkeep of the production machines and equipment.
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Responsibilities:
- Supervise and train crews, including planning manpower and work organization,
managing absenteeism and conflict
- Administer appropriate coaching, providing leadership guidance and
continually develop employees in accordance with the needs of the department
- Track, maintain and order parts and other supplies needed for effective
maintenance
- Manage all maintenance procedures and crew activities to produce results that
meet or exceed accepted quality, efficiency and safety standards, including
maintaining CFIA ratings by meeting or exceeding CFIA regulations requirement
for equipment and plant maintenance, while maintaining safety
- Implement a continuous improvement philosophy in all areas of operation
- Liaise with other departments on maintenance concerns and maintain strong
relationships within and outside the organization
- Conduct monthly meeting with maintenance crew and report back to Plant
Manager
- Participate in JHSC initiatives and follow established policies as outlined
in the Health and Safety policies
- Supports the development, implementation, maintenance, and continuous
improvement of all Quality Systems
- Perform other relevant duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Proven leadership, team building and interpersonal skills
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
employees, co-workers and Managers
- Strong verbal and written as well as effective communication skills to lead,
motivate, coach, mentor and resolve employee conflict
- Ability to accurately maintain detailed records
- Strong safety focus
- Flexible & open to work Night shifts, Weekend and Overtime work as required
- High Proficiency in MS Office
- Be able to work independently, as well as being a strong team player
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Have 3+ years related and/or Supervisory experience
- Be able to work independently, as well as being a strong team player with
good analytical and problem-solving skills
- Possession of Diploma or post-secondary education with Technical Certificate
preferred
- Intermediate Computer Skills in Microsoft Office (such as word, excel,
outlook, charting and graphing)
- Experience in a meat processing an asset
- Be success-driven and have a “can do” attitude
- High degree of flexibility and adaptability to take up additional duties and
cross-train
- Ability to assess and prioritize
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At Sunrise Farms we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified
individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual
orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or
any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.
Please note that the expected new hire salary range provided is derived from a
group of like roles within Sunrise Farms. The final offer amount for this role
will be dependent on geographical region, applicable experience, and skillset of
the candidate.
