Packaging Supervisor (ID: 1860)

Piccioni Bros Mushroom Farm Ltd., family owned and operated, is an innovative ag-tech company focused on mushroom growing and value-added specialty products.

We are currently seeking a Packaging Supervisor (flexibility in work hours required) to join our team. The Supervisor will be responsible for monitoring productivity; supervising and motivating employees to ensure all products are packed properly; and maintaining a sanitary environment which meets all safety regulations. We are looking for a candidate whose values align with the Piccioni culture: pride, ownership, commitment and a hands-on approach.

Located in Dundas (near Hamilton), the successful candidate will:

• Evaluate production/packaging processes and determine the most efficient method of accomplishing goals
• Complete visual checks to ensure Packagers are following food safety guidelines (including good hygiene)
• Ensure proper set-up of the process, to include machinery, computers and product schedule
• Comply with the stock rotation program of mushrooms (FIFO)
• Observe that shipping & receiving of mushrooms and other products is accurate and recorded
• Assign a unique & unambiguous finished product identification code to mushrooms packaged
• Release finished product to market
• Supervise employees to meet performance expectations by providing strong leadership, decision-making ability, performance coaching and counselling
• Coordinate and conduct employee training (i.e. job, safety, etc.) and monitor work performance
• Coordinate scheduling of employees to ensure proper staffing
• Assist in the recruitment, selection and orientation of new employees
• Communicate and liase effectively with other supervisors, managers and departments to ensure smooth operation of the process and to determine packaging requirements
• Ensure the Daily Packaging Checklist has been completed
• Complete all assigned paperwork including the Shipping and Receiving Log, the Product Traceability Record, the Packaging Materials and any other paperwork

Education/Work experience requirements:

• Post secondary education (Management or Food Science preferred)
• Minimum 4 years experience in a supervisory role (food manufacturing environment is preferred)
• 5+ years experience in a manufacturing or packaging environment

Key technical & behavioural competencies:

• Ability to lead, influence and inspire people
• Foster collaboration and demonstrate value of working in a team environment while promoting quality and safety
• Strong time management, communication and organizational skills
• Business and management knowledge and skills necessary to set direction and to define and execute a plan that achieves the required results
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Display a strong sense of ownership for work
• Demonstrate initiative and sense of urgency to deliver results
• Able to multi-task and prioritize
• Resolve conflicts tactfully and diplomatically
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, etc.)
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Work flexible hours, weekends and holidays

Interested candidates should submit a resume to employment@piccioni.ca quoting "Packaging Supervisor" in the subject line.

Piccioni Bros Mushroom Farm is an equal opportunity employer. Please contact Human Resources by e-mail at employment@piccioni.ca if you require any accommodation in order to fully participate in our recruitment process.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however only those most qualified will be contacted.