Production Supervisor

Join Our Purpose – Feeding the Future  

Nutreco is a member of the SHV family, and we are committed to 'Feeding the Future' through sustainable and innovative practices. Nutreco has two business lines: Skretting is a leading global provider of innovative aquafeed solutions, revolutionizing aquaculture for a sustainable future. Trouw Nutrition specializes in animal nutrition and is committed to advancing livestock health and productivity through cutting-edge solutions. 

Trouw Nutrition is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee the warehouse and production departments while supporting the Plant Manager with ensuring a safe work environment, onboarding, and managing employees, communicating with other departments and customers, being accountable for financial objectives, and meeting or exceeding key performance measures. The position is based in Westlock, Alberta.

Responsibilities: 

Production Planning and Execution:

• Manage production operations in alignment with Nutreco standards and procedures to achieve efficient and effective results
• Coordinate production activities across shifts, utilizing common equipment, methods, and standards
• Develop and maintain production schedules within established budgets and timelines

Leadership and Team Management:

• Lead the production team to achieve individual and team objectives through goal setting, coaching, and regular feedback
• Manage shift scheduling and team mobility for 24/7 operations
• Onboard and train new employees in their roles, ensuring alignment with company standards
• Provide coaching and development for team members to enhance performance

Safety, Quality, and Compliance:

• Act as the first point of contact for quality, maintenance, housekeeping, safety, and service issues on shift
• Enforce safety policies and procedures to minimize incidents and ensure compliance with HSE/Quality regulations
• Promote food safety and quality awareness, addressing and resolving issues proactively

Operational Oversight and Reporting:

• Monitor and analyze KPIs to assess production performance, identify variances, and recommend improvements
• Ensure production targets are met while maintaining safety and quality standards
• Assign and direct tasks on a shift basis, providing guidance and troubleshooting as needed
• Maintain housekeeping standards in assigned areas

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify and implement process improvements to optimize production systems and practices
• Assist in the execution of continuous improvement projects

Additional Responsibilities:

• Operate mixing and associated equipment effectively
• Travel to other mills as required for meetings or ingredient pick-ups using a company vehicle
• Be on-call after hours to troubleshoot production issues as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills and Expertise 

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and operational best practices
• Innovative, detail-oriented, and equipped with excellent interpersonal, influencing, communication, and leadership skills
• Proven ability to delegate tasks effectively and a passion for coaching and developing team members
• Experience in supervising employees, including performance management and fostering engagement
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in computer applications, with solid numeracy and accuracy
• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Demonstrated capability to lead and manage during periods of change
• Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision, even in ambiguous situations
• Commitment to ensuring safe and efficient plant operations 24/7
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and maintain an engaged and high-performing team

Qualifications: 

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive supervisory experience in a processing or manufacturing facility

Why you Will Love Working with Us 

Global Benefits:  

• Be part of our sustainable mission with opportunities to grow within Nutreco, Skretting, Trouw Nutrition and the broader SHV group  

• Embrace our culture of diversity and inclusion, where we respect and value everyone  

Local Benefits:  

• Robust pension plan with employer matching that begins on Day 1!  

• Competitive health benefits – Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA, that start on Day 1!  

• Short-term/Long-term Disability and Mental Health spending allowance 

• Maternal top-up and Tuition Reimbursement  

• 15 vacation days to start (tiered) 

• Annual bonus 

Next Steps:  

We value a seamless candidate experience and will review your application within five (5) business days.  We appreciate your interest in joining our mission to innovate and sustainably shape the future of food production. Thank you for choosing a career with us and sharing your ambition to “Feed the Future!”  Final candidates who are being considered for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.  Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship.  

We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.  

Our corporate values FEED your career: Passion | Inclusivity | Integrity | Trust | Curiosity. These values are engrained into our core and shape everything we do.  

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