Position Title: Packaging Shed Supervisor
Position Type: Regular – Full-Time
Position Location: Summerside
Requisition ID: 28919
The Packaging Shed Supervisor is responsible for the overall storage, production, packing, and shipping of fresh potatoes.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ensure an efficient and productive packing facility that meets customer requirements. Aid supervisors to manage all hourly employees, including monitoring of performance and attendance; addressing disciplinary issues; directing work and assigning specific tasks; training of new employees or new functions. Be an active member of the JHSC and oversee the Health & Safety Lead to ensure all staff are properly trained and adhere to company safety initiatives. Collaborate with the sales team to ensure the schedule is optimal and orders ship on time. Manage weekly inventory counts on packaging, pallets, and other materials as needed. Monitor the quality control inspections to make any necessary adjustments or corrections as needed. Direct & monitor adjusting of equipment such as sizers, washers, and scales. Manage the shipping & receiving department to ensure all shipments are properly identified & labeled. Manage quality (C-PIQ) & Canada GAP programs. Oversee cleaning and maintenance programs, consisting of preventative and daily maintenance to the equipment. Manage the filling and monitoring of potato storages. Organize daily procurement of raw from grower storages to supply the packing sheds needs to fill customers’ orders. Flexibility to work past normal work hours due to production & shipping times. (Some weekend work will be required.) Other duties as assigned. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCES:
Bachelor’s degree, college diploma or Journeymen Trade Certificate in the fields of either electrical, mechanical or welding/fabrication. Experience in the growing and or packing of fresh potatoes or a background in agriculture would be an asset. Experience of at least 5 years in the fresh potato business or a similar job function. Excellent organizational and leadership skills. Computer skills required (Microsoft Office). Must work with a sense of urgency and be comfortable in an ever-changing fast-paced environment. Must have a safety-first culture to complement and help drive our safety program. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.
