Operations Supervisor

This is a unique opportunity for a dynamic and energetic team player to be a part of a state-of-the-art, fresh fruit company.

Consolidated Fruit Packers (CFP) has been a leader in the Canadian fresh fruit industry since 1993. Supplying premium Okanagan valley apples, cherries, blueberries, and more to satisfied consumers. With over 60 years of combined experience and the backing of The Star Group, CFP is bringing new varieties and fresh approaches to meet the needs of our customers worldwide.

Focus

CFP’s Osoyoos packing facilities receive fruit (including cherries, stone fruit, pears, and apples) in bulk from Okanagan-based growers and sort it for quality and size before packaging it for shipment to our domestic and international customers. Safe and seamless production flow is an important aspect of ensuring the quality of produce for our customers.

Key Accountabilities

• Working closely with other members of the management team to achieve production and shipping goals and to maintain safe work operations
• Efficient, clean, organized, and safe set-up and supervision of production lines, including
• Supervise, coach, and train production line employees
• Allocate employees to work stations to achieve production objectives
• Coordinate grower changes and line change overs as they occur to sales orders
• Ensure equipment is checked and maintained
• Identify, communicate, troubleshoot and/or escalate production issues to appropriate member(s) of management for resolution
• Create and manage hourly employees’ work schedules
• Analyze packinghouse operations, identify areas for improvement, and implement action plans to execute improvement
• Develop performance metrics and targets consistent with overall business goals
• Set up SIMS computer and monitor Aurora system during packing, making adjustments as needed and resolving overweight/underweight cases as needed
• Forecast packaging inventory and other supply requirements, including communicating any requirements, variances, and/or deficiencies in supplies to appropriate parties
• Contribute to continuous improvement in systems and procedures to achieve production objectives
• Working with Food Safety Team to ensure compliance with all legislative and organizational policies and procedures
• Working with Sanitation Team to ensure sanitation schedules are developed and maintained in accordance with organizational policies and procedures
• Participate in monthly inventory process (Osoyoos facility and Oliver warehouse)
• Participate as a member of the Health and Safety Committee
• Completion of other responsibilities as assigned.

Key Attributes and Skills

• communication skills (verbal, written, listening)
• Supervisory and leadership (including coaching and training) skills
• Knowledge of quality control procedures
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and ability to learn in-house software programs (including Sky and Aurora)
• Leadership
• Safety Awareness
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Mentoring/Teaching

Education and Experience

• Experience with Office Dynamics 365 is an asset
• Knowledge of a second language is an asset
• Occupational Health and Safety training is an asset
• Food Safety training is an asset
• Level 2 First Aid certification is an asset
• Forklift certification is an asset
• Previous agriculture, warehouse, and/or packing facility experience is an asset

Working Conditions

Work is conducted indoors and outdoors at a fruit processing plant environment and can be subject to extreme temperature conditions. This position is full-time. Plant operating hours are dependent on crop, production, and shipping needs, with extended hours and seven-day-a-week operations typical, with extremely limited days off through peak months (i.e. June through October).

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing and walking, including climbing stairs
• Frequent sitting on and climbing on and off of forklift, including ability to grasp, manipulate, and move levers, foot pedals, and steering wheel knobs
• Frequent lifting, reaching, pushing, pulling, stacking, and carrying of up to 25 kilograms (50 pounds)

Why Us?

We offer a highly competitive compensation package with a comprehensive benefits plan that includes:

• Dental care
• Extended Healthcare
• Disability Coverage
• Vision Care
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

The Star Group is expanding and there are always new and exciting opportunities for professional growth and development.

We invite you to visit our website to obtain more information about our companies, divisions, brands and products – www.starproduce.com

How to Apply

Please submit your resume in PDF form. While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $60,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site parking