About the Role:

The foreman is responsible for ensuring the team achieves high quality production requirements in a safe and respectful environment.

How You Make a Difference:

• Troubleshoot and investigate errors to uncover root causes and take appropriate corrective action; Empower team members to contribute to problem solving activities
• Lead the group to attain or surpass safety, quality & productivity goals and embrace change and continuous process improvements
• Maximize high quality production within your area of responsibility with an overall understanding of all production requirements
• Participate in weekly meetings to provide status updates, concerns, etc.
• Resolve interpersonal conflicts between team members
• Provides leadership by promoting high performance team concepts. Drives a culture of accountability and results through effective coaching.
• Perform administrative requirements such as time cards, notification of leaves, etc.
• Utilize resources available to provide the highest level of customer service, while maintaining quality, efficiencies, and cost
• Day-to-day co-ordination with other departments
• Ensure team members are equipped with the proper tools to do their jobs
• Identify training needs for individuals & the team collectively
• Maintain positive employee relations

Experience Required:

• Previous Team Captain/Lead Hand experience is required;
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team while coaching members to their full potential
• Strong project, time management skills and ability to delegate and coach to accomplish tasks and projects
• Demonstrates high degree of flexibility and embraces changing priorities;
• Knowledge of safety regulations and ability to enforce the safety rules and address behavior issues
• Must have prior experience in a production environment
• Strong knowledge of Connors Bros. products is considered an asset
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, electronic, interpersonal and presentation) Applicants must have strong communication skills in English, as well as the ability to read/write in English to maintain necessary records.
• Must be steady, reliable, conscientious and have a good work history and attendance record
• Willing to work fluctuating hours, weekends and/or evenings, work in other production areas and work some overtime as required
• Knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office is an asset.

Working Conditions, Psychological and Physical Capacities:

This position can be physically demanding with a combination of standing on cement floors, as well as lifting, pushing, and/or pulling. Applicants must be safety conscious to avoid cross-contamination and be aware of allergens used within the facility (Mustard and Soy). Applicants must be capable of ensuring all duties assigned are completed safely, and efficiently.

Posting End Date:  March 24, 2023

About the Role:

We are looking for a Supervisor of Production to successfully oversee and coordinate the daily production teams including Golden Smoke, Snack line, Hermasa, SAP Packing and Scissor Tables.

As a supervisor for the production area, you will be responsible for the smooth flow of operations through high levels of customer satisfaction, while managing production goals.  You will ensure coordination with other departments and manage team member resourcing and performance.

To be successful as the Supervisor of Production, you should demonstrate strong leadership skills, detailed knowledge of the food industry, and a good eye for detail ensuring the manufacturing facility is always up to code and running efficiently.  You should have excellent verbal and written communication abilities and feel comfortable presenting to your team, as you will be required to ensure your team has adequate safety training on a regular basis.  You must also have a knack for problem solving to allow you the ability to maintain a strong team environment.

How You Make a Difference:

Reporting to the Manager, Operations, you will:

• Communicate effectively to all team members in the following areas:
  • Safety procedures
  • Work assignments
  • Work methods and procedures
  • Daily/weekly/monthly measurements
  • Quality
• Provides leadership by promoting high performance team concepts. Drives a culture of accountability and results through effective coaching.
• Have complete understanding of manufacturing requirements.
• Utilize resources available to provide the highest level of customer service, while maintaining quality, efficiencies and cost
• Attend production and supervisor meetings.
• Day-to-day co-ordination with other departments
• Identify any areas of potential improvements, particularly in respect of methods, procedures and systems.
• Meet with team members regularly, reflecting on challenges and solutions, thereby creating a culture of continuous improvement and contributing towards becoming a learning organization.
• Leads the production teams in daily operations and continuous improvements which include but are not limited to: working with planning, establishing production priorities, coordination of activities with team and order shipments.
• Creates the basis for continuous improvement and employee empowerment by ensuring that standardized work/processes are followed, countermeasures implemented, and the area is compliant with safety requirements.
• Instills and maintains a positive can-do team atmosphere within the warehouse; holding regular team meetings and assigning team members’ tasks and coordinate support services needed outside the team.
• Troubleshoot and investigate errors to uncover root causes and take appropriate corrective action; Empower team members to contribute to problem solving activities.
• Co-ordinate equipment maintenance schedules (maintenance department/outside services, etc.)
• Lead the group to attain or surpass safety, quality & productivity goals and embrace change and continuous process improvements.
• Working collaboratively with Human Resources and Health & Safety, develop and execute training to meet all job requirements and ensure employee compliance with all company and regulatory requirements.
• Resolve interpersonal conflicts between team members.
• Perform administrative requirements such as timecards, notification of leaves, etc.

What You Need to be Successful:

• Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience in food manufacturing knowledge of processing environment and sanitation best practices; preferably within the Seafood Industry
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team while coaching members to their full potential.
• Strong project, time management skills and ability to delegate and coach to accomplish tasks and projects.
• Demonstrates high degree of flexibility and embraces changing priorities.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and ability to enforce the safety rules and address behavior issues.
• Strong knowledge of Connors Bros. products is considered an asset.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, electronic, interpersonal and presentation) Applicants must have strong communication skills in English, as well as the ability to read/write in English to maintain necessary records.
• Must be steady, reliable, conscientious and have a good work history and attendance record.
• Willing to work fluctuating hours, weekends and/or evenings, work in other production areas and work some overtime as required.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to coach, train and influence others
• Strong communication organizational and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrate an appreciation of all Health and Safety Legislation and best practices, along with First Aid experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Working Conditions, Psychological and Physical Capacities:

This position can be physically demanding with a combination of standing on cement floors, as well as lifting, pushing, and/or pulling. Applicants must be safety conscious to avoid cross-contamination and be aware of allergens used within the facility (Mustard and Soy). Applicants must be capable of ensuring all duties assigned are completed safely, and efficiently.

Posting End Date:  March 8, 2023

Fish Plant Workers – NOC 9463

Purpose:

Our Hand Packers are team members responsible for manually packing, and occasionally cutting, our raw product (fish steaks, fish fillets, precut fish, and/or whole fish) into designated cans based on the daily production requirements. These packers are responsible for ensuring the daily production quota is fulfilled to the best of their ability. These Packers pack, or cut, the product for further processing and packaging. They are responsible for visually inspecting the product that reaches them to identify any defects, issues, or problems with the product that render it unfit for further packing. They ensure their product follows Company standards before processing it at their designated workstation. Additionally, they may be tasked with packing their received product according to daily weight requirements (in the case of fish steaks and precut fish), or further cutting their received fish for packing (in the case of fish fillets and whole fish). Lastly, the Hand Packers are responsible for ensuring the cans provided are in good condition (meaning there are no defects, dents, or rips of the can).

Duties:

• Manually packing processed fish (steaks/precuts) into designated cans.
• Manually cutting fish product to daily specifications (fillets/whole fish).
• Manually packing their cut product into designated cans.
• Visually checking received raw product for defects/issues with quality.
• Ensuring product is in accordance with Company standards.
• Ensuring product cans comply to Company standards (no rips, tears, defects, dents, peeling).
• Ensuring placed product conform to daily weight requirements.
• Packing to meet the daily production quota (to the best of their ability).

Requirements:

• Must be physically capable of standing, and/or walking for extended periods of time.
• Must be physically capable of packing by hand (this will require some dexterity/movement of all fingers).
• Must be capable of inspecting fish product (raw or processed) for defects.
• Must be capable of following Company policies and ensuring product conforms to standards.
• Must be capable of handling raw fish product for processing.
• Must be capable of cutting (using Company provided scissors) fish for production (when required).
• Grade 10 education or higher.
• Must be legally allowed to work in Canada.

Working Conditions and Physical Capacities:

This position can be physically demanding at times, with a combination of standing and/or walking for periods of time during the assigned shift on cement floors. Additionally, the use of Company provided scissors (which are kept sharp and rust-free) require workers to be vigilant with clear eyesight (you must be able to clearly see what you are doing, and what is around you, at all times). Excessive noise may be experienced during periods of high production (dependent on machine production within the facility), as well as cold/hot temperatures above the normal level (depending on machine production within the facility).

Company Benefits:

• Company Sponsored Pension.
• Comprehensive Benefit Package (Available upon Completion of Probationary Period).

Purpose:

Team Members working in Freezing & Holding are individuals that are among the first ones to receive, and handle, incoming product (fish from the fishing vessels, fish arriving in frozen blocks). These team members are opening the received product (when received via. Trucks) and providing the correct product to be smoked for production (Golden Smoke Fillets). They are also tasked with freezing the fresh product when necessary, collecting product to be used as bait (as well as distributing said bait), and lastly, supplying the correct amount of frozen goods (fish) to the Tank Room for usage. Depending on daily production requirements, tasks may be removed/changed/adjusted to fulfill product necessities. Depending on product supplied (fresh vs. frozen, whole fish vs. precut fish vs. fillets), duties may be adjusted to accommodate product necessities.

Duties:

• Opening raw product (when received in frozen blocks).
• Providing Production (Golden Smoke) with the appropriate product (fillets).
• Freezing fresh product (when necessary).
• Collecting product to be converted into bait.
• Distributing finished bait when necessary.
• Supplying the Tank Room with appropriate product in accordance with daily production requirements.
• Operation of a company lift truck may be assigned on a day-to-day basis (Forklift certification would be a bonus).
• Depending on daily production requirements, duties may be adjusted when needed.

Requirements:

• Must be physically capable of standing, bending, crouching, and/or walking on cement floors for extended periods of time.
• Must be physically capable of lifting upwards of 50 lbs. when necessary.
• Must be physically capable of climbing/descending company ladders.
• Must be physically capable of handling raw product (fish) when necessary.
• Must be physically capable of working in a chilled environment.
• Must be capable of working assigned shifts, in addition to overtime (if required).
• Must be capable of working weekends if assigned.
• Must be capable of working shifts upwards of 12 hours in length (includes weekends, if assigned).
• Forklift certification a bonus, but not required.
• Minimum of a Grade 12 Education is an asset, but not necessary.
• Must be legally allowed to work in Canada.

Working Conditions and Physical Capacities:

This position can be physically demanding with any combination of standing, walking, and/or bending on cement floors for extended periods of time. Lifting frozen product weighing upwards of 50 lbs. during the assigned shift can be expected. Performance of duties in a chilled (not cold) environment may be expected (company provided gear is available). Operation of a Company Lift Truck may be assigned on a day-to-day basis. Excessive noise levels can be expected during periods of high production.

 Company Benefits:

• Different work schedules available (days, afternoons/evenings).
• Company Sponsored Pension.
• Comprehensive Benefit Package (Available upon Completion of Probationary Period).