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Kerry Production Supervisor in Laval, Quebec
About Kerry
Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.
Key responsibilities
Coordinate department and delegate responsibilities within the department to fulfill specified timelines and maintain schedule requirements of production
Ensure that all necessary/related production paperwork completed on time and accurately
Ensures plant is compliant with GMP and Standard Operational Procedures
Conduct performance reviews for new employees upon completion of probationary periods
Develop and utilize cost effective manufacturing standards
Ensure conformance to production specifications
Instill and motivate morale and team efforts to increase productivity and group cohesion
Participate in performance appraisals/disciplinary action of production employees and ensure company policies are followed
Provide health and safety and on the job training to employees
Project involvement as required for plant H&S, 5S Lean Manufacturing and HACCP initiatives
Qualifications and skills
Post-Secondary Education in either Science/Business/Engineering or relevant experience is preferred
Supervisor/Leadership Courses
Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing, food industry environment (or related field) at the supervisory level
Solid knowledge of food industry production equipment an asset
Interact with all internal organizational staff in a supportive and co-operative manner
Contact internal departments regarding any discrepancies or further information required to complete assembly