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Production Supervisor – Kitchener

Full-Time + Kitchener, ON

About Dare Foods Limited

Dare Foods Limited is a private, family owned portfolio of brands established in 1892. The Dare “Made Better” promise guides everything we do and comes to life through our portfolio of consumer-loved brands including Bear Paws, Breton, REALFRUIT, Boulangerie Grissol, and Whippet (to name just a few). Our head office is in Cambridge Ontario. We have been located in the K-W area since the family’s original store opened in 1892.

Production Supervisor - Kitchener  

The successful applicant for this opportunity is highly motivated and results oriented.  You will provide leadership through effective communication, coaching/ training and direct resources, to achieve desired objectives.  The expectation for every employee of this facility is to work cooperatively as part of the team to produce safe, high quality food products, efficiently and effectively.

Responsibilities:
  • Promoting and ensuring the health and safety of the team
  • Deliver and report against Health and Safety, Quality, On Time Delivery, and Standard Cost KPI’s
  • Ensure that food safety, GMP's and quality standards are met, and that standard operating procedures are followed.
  • You will schedule and ensure the correct allocation of resources to achieve production standards and meet cost targets, thereby striving to meet and exceed customer service levels.
  • You will use your analytical skills to identify, justify and implement continuous improvement opportunities and provide accurate and timely reporting of production metrics.
  • You will build / reinforce a teamwork environment among your direct reports and your coworkers.
Qualifications:
  • A diploma or degree in food science, engineering, business or other related field
  • Green Belt certified
  • 5 years minimum experience in a consumer packaged goods, food manufacturing or line processing manufacturing environment, considered an asset
  • Familiarity or experience working with TPM or Lean Six Sigma, HACCP, CFIA and SQF policies/requirements
  • Certification as a JHSC member.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. If you are interested in being considered for this position, please apply in writing by May 30, 2022, quoting the appropriate position title to: hrresumes@darefoods.com (.doc, .txt, .pdf)

Thank you for your interest in Dare Foods Ltd. and the opportunity to review your resume, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

No follow up inquiries or agencies at this time please

 Guided by our Purpose, Mission and Values Dare Foods Limited is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible work environment, where all employees feel valued, respected, supported and proud to work here. 

Dare Foods Ltd. will provide accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process. If you are contacted to arrange for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.