Technical Supervisor

Reporting to the Production Director, the Technical Supervisor – Packaging Operations ensures the daily coordination of operations surrounding packaging equipment and machines while providing technical support to production equipment. They supervise a team of 5 to 10 operators, oversee their training, development, and adherence to work procedures. They also contribute to the smooth functioning of equipment by making necessary adjustments, performing first-level troubleshooting, and carrying out minor repairs to ensure safe, efficient, and quality- and food safety-compliant production.

Main Responsibilities

Operations Supervision

• Supervise, lead, and motivate a team of 5 to 10 operators.
• Organize daily activities to ensure adherence to the production plan.
• Allocate tasks according to operational priorities.
• Promote a safe, respectful, and collaborative work environment.
• Training and Development
• Train new employees on equipment and work methods.
• Ensure uniform application of operational procedures.
• Serve as a resource person for technical questions.
• Technical Support for Equipment
• Conduct preventive maintenance inspections.
• Diagnose simple mechanical issues.
• Perform minor repairs and required adjustments.
• Collaborate with the maintenance team on major interventions.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities aimed at equipment reliability.
• Quality and Food Safety
• Ensure adherence to HACCP, SQF/GFSI procedures and requirements.
• Verify the compliance of products and production parameters.
• Participate in investigations of non-conformities and implement corrective actions.
• Health and Safety
• Apply and enforce health and safety at work rules.
• Participate in risk identification and preventive measures.

Education

• DEP in Industrial Mechanics, Electromechanics, Industrial Maintenance, or any other relevant education.
• A combination of equivalent education and experience will be considered.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally in the food sector.
• Experience in supervising or coordinating a work team.
• Experience with automated packaging equipment.
• Knowledge
• Knowledge of industrial mechanics.
• Ability to perform diagnostics and minor repairs.
• Knowledge of HACCP and SQF/GFSI standards. (asset)
• Good command of basic computer tools.

Benefits

• Disability Insurance
• Supplementary Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Profit Sharing Plans
• Location: On-site