Production Supervisor

Requisition Number

76425BR

Function

Operations: Manufacturing, Production, Maintenance, Utilities

Job Description

Production Supervisor

Location Montreal, Quebec (Five Roses Plant)

Position Type Operations

Salary Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Compensation This position offers a complete benefit package, retirement, health, life, vision and dental insurance

Pre-employment Requirement Successful completion of pre-employment medical and reference check

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at

About the Position

The Production Supervisor will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a flour production plant in Montreal during shifts. They will be responsible for supervising approximately 10 unionized employees. They will be responsible for production efficiency, quality, employee management, and health & safety. This position reports to the plant manager. We are looking for a humble and diplomatic leader who can rally their experienced team and take a hands-on approach to get the job done.

Duties and Responsibilities

Health & Safety:

Responsible for the safe work environment for our employees, contractors and visitors

Demonstrate a personal commitment to health and safety

Develop the team's commitment to safety, and identify the tools needed for a safe work environment

Follow ADM's health and safety standards and report unsafe behaviors or conditions

Ensure that all employees at all levels take responsibility and follow the rules

Quality & Sanitation:

Responsible for maintaining an environment that assures customers of a healthy and safe product delivered to their specifications, by ensuring that all quality assurance and food safety programs are applied

Correcting quality issues and ensuring the implementation of food safety programs

Proactively address quality issues

Manage departments to meet customer expectations

Ensure HACCP documentation requirements

Compliance with environmental programs:

Ensure that all environmental protection programs are followed to ensure a safe work environment and to maintain ADM's reputation as a good corporate citizen

Proactive management of environmental aspects

Profitability and production efficiency:

Responsible for managing plant operations, including but not limited to:

Reduced operating costs and expenses

Regular review of production costs for all departments

Reducing or eliminating barriers to production

Ensuring loss reduction and elimination

Asset Management & Preservation

Quality of the work environment:

Supporting a workplace that values and promotes the well-being of every employee

Develop a rewarding work environment for all employees

Comply with laws and regulations, apply the collective agreement

Employee Development:

Create a work environment focused on employee knowledge, skills and ability

Sponsor and lead the orientation, familiarization and training of new employees

Supporting Orientation and Training Programs

Communication & Teamwork:

Communicate frequently with other members of the supervisory team

Foster positive working relationships between departments

Create an environment where information and ideas flow freely between all hierarchical levels

Required Skills and Qualifications

Knowledge of industrial equipment and processes

Recognized leadership and autonomy

Strong communication and coaching skills

Good resistance to the stress of a manufacturing environment

Dynamism, flexibility and organization

Good knowledge of the Office suite including Word, Excel and Outlook

Must have a history of safe workplace behavior and a sincere desire to follow and improve health and safety policies and procedures (any health and safety leadership experience will be considered an asset)

Education or Work Experience

Experience in managing people in a unionized environment (asset)

Experience in Food Manufacturing

High School Diploma

Additional Information

If you love the challenge of this dynamic career, then ADM will support and encourage your professional development and success. We are an equal opportunity employer who values diversity in the workplace. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please advise us in advance so that we can make the reasonable accommodation.

If you're excited about this role, but do not meet all of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We review all applications and still may consider you the right person for the role or have another open position where you’re the perfect fit. For more information, please see our website

Reference: 76424BR

Benefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package to support all aspects of your well-being, including:

Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision, life and AD&D, critical illness and travel insurance Wellness reimbursement, and Child Physical Activity Reimbursement.

Financial wellness – Money Purchase Pension Plan (MPP), Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), short and long term disability, legal assistance, identity theft protection.

Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).Additional benefits include:

Paid vacation time.

Education assistance.

Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language learning and mentoring programs.

#IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ADM.

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