01 Jun
Canada, Careers

Quality & Food Safety Manager Airdrie, AB

Job description

About Us:

“Super-Pufft Snacks is an innovative leader in producing Delicious and high quality Snacks. Our products range from Popcorn, Potato Chips , Kettle Cooked Chips, Canister Crisps and many more! We are committed to upholding high standards in environmental protection and stewardship while actively promoting the preservation and continuous improvement of a healthy and safe environment for our employees. Our people are our greatest asset, that is why we ensure to provide a great work environment and culture for them to succeed and grow” !

Overview, Essential Duties, and Responsibilities:

The Quality and Food Safety Manager is responsible for leading the quality assurance and food safety program at a specific facility. This includes working with customers, suppliers, corporate personnel, and manufacturing staff. Responsibilities includes auditing of Quality systems such as, SQF (Safe Quality Foods), the FSMA Food Safety Plan, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), and SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures) for plant Quality department. Responsible for communication of food quality standards to plant personnel through training, corrective actions, quality audits, production and facility monitoring. Responsible for training, supervising, and mentoring department personnel including the Quality Leader, Sanitation Leader, Quality Engineer, and Quality Assurance Administrator.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Manage the Quality and Food Safety function at the facility.
  • Serves as SQF Practitioner and site FSMA Preventive Controls Qualified Individual.
  • Manage programs to verify, validate the Food Safety Pre-requisite programs.
  • Manage the plant Food Safety Plan and associated policies and procedures.
  • Serves as Food Safety Team Member.
  • Monitor, support and enforce all Shearer’s Foods food safety processes and procedures. This includes all AIB standards, SQF standards, customer specific standards, and 3rd party certifications as identified in supporting documentation.
  • Participate in weekly Food Safety Inspections.
  • Ensure all quality procedures and processes are followed according to document policies.
  • Ensures that all GMP and Safety standards are in compliance.
  • Maintains a comprehensive understanding of all products manufactured by the plant as well as the raw materials, packaging materials, and operations required in the manufacturing process including quality specifications and standards.
  • Formulates and maintains quality objectives, aligns and coordinates objectives with Production and Corporate objectives in cooperation with the Plant Manager and other managers/supervisors to maximize food safety, product quality and minimize costs.
  • Coaches QA team to become technical resources for facilitating issue resolution on the production floor. Develops technicians and supervisors in auditing of production team members performing quality processes
  • Designs and implements quality assurance training programs.
  • Investigates and responds to customer complaints. Tracks complaint and reacts to emerging issues or trends engaging the appropriate functions and process owners (i.e. production, maintenance, PD, etc) to resolve.
  • Develops and analyzes statistical quality data. Utilizes these data for troubleshooting or continuous quality improvement where appropriate.
  • Coordinate and participate in mock recalls.
  • Responds to customer requests and queries.
  • Provides technical support to operations

Improves quality and food safety practices

  • Manages quality data collection, process measurements, process analysis, and reporting
  • Tracks key performance indicators (KPIs)
  • Facilitates accurate data collection; makes improvements as necessary
  • Identifies areas of opportunity to reduce waste and improve efficiency
  • Prepares reports, analyzes data and makes recommendations for improving operations and solving quality and food safety related problems
  • Reviews customer feedback; researches problem areas; introduces solutions; responds to complaints
  • Employs a mindset of best practices and continuous improvement; applies that to processes/policies/systems

Maintains a safe work environment

  • Ensures that behaviors, practices and the work environment support a safe workplace by enforcing safety and sanitation rules and principles
  • Communicates policies and ensures employees create a safe, productive and pleasant working environment

Leads and Develops Team Members

  • Leads the team through an emphasis on both process and people
  • Communicates effectively with employees through both oral and written means
  • Communicates effectively with management staff in regard to all issues pertaining to food safety, compliance, process, and quality control programs
  • Interacts with and guides plant personnel when questions related to food safety & quality arise
  • Ensures appropriate staffing levels and excellent leadership of Quality department
  • Conducts employee training to improve employees’ expertise and knowledge in food quality and safety processes, procedures, and teamwork, or assigns employee training to experienced workers
  • Provides feedback to employees on individual performance standards in a timely and efficient manner
  • Provides training to employees or ensures that all employees are adequately trained and engaged in developmental activities
  • Tracks employees’ work performance and attendance to ensure performance metrics are met

Performs additional related duties as assigned

Role Contribution Level

This position is a Managerial role. The position requires the incumbent to directly oversee employees; promote safe and efficient operations; and establish a positive work environment with people working together collaboratively. The incumbent must effectively shift from directly overseeing task completion to assigning tasks to others to be completed. He/she must value managerial work, and demonstrate an ability to provide effective feedback, coaching, and motivation to employees, including difficult messages

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities; Education; and/or Work Experience Requirements:

Education and Work Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in food science, microbiology, chemistry, engineering, or related field
  • Three (3) years of experience in quality assurance leadership role within a food manufacturing Facility
  • HACCP Certification
  • Must be a certified Preventive Controls Qualified Individual
  • Prefer SQF Practitioner Certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Knowledge of Food Safety (HACCP principals, GMPs, SOPs and SSOPs, Pest Control, Allergen Control & Recall programs).
  • Direct experience with AIB, SQF or similar food industry production audits.
  • Solid knowledge of Laboratory Procedures.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills both orally and written.
  • Supervisory experience in a QA lab.
  • Knowledge of FDA standards and FSMA Regulations.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and application of statistical process control, quality assurance techniques and tools and quality management principles in a food manufacturing environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to direct, coach, and train associates as well as plan, monitor and schedule work.
  • Lead ‘best in class’ behaviors with focus on food safety, quality assurance, and plant regulatory compliance.
  • Handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
  • Experience working directly with customers and suppliers.
  • Strong PC proficiency to include Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Working knowledge of statistical software programs.
  • Demonstrated ability to formulate and understand mathematical equations, especially basic statistical analysis

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Physical Requirements

  • Must be able to walk and stand for a prolonged period of time
  • Must be able to use hands, arms, and fingers to handle, feel, and reach
  • Must be able to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
  • Must be able to climb or balance
  • Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
  • Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Vision Requirements

  • Close vision
  • Distance vision
  • Color vision
  • Peripheral vision
  • Depth perception
  • Ability to adjust focus

Working Conditions

The Distribution Manager position is located in a manufacturing environment, which includes:

  • Exposure to high temperatures
  • Fumes or airborne particles
  • Moving mechanical parts and vibration
  • Loud noise level
  • Allergens
  • Elevated heights
  • Hot surfaces

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

COVID-19 considerations:
Masks Are Mandatory , Temperature Testing , Social Distancing , Hand Sanitizing , Face Shields When Necessary

01 Jun
Canada, Careers

Maintenance Manager Airdrie, AB

Job description

About Us:

“Super-Pufft Snacks is an innovative leader in producing Delicious and high quality Snacks. Our products range from Popcorn, Potato Chips , Kettle Cooked Chips, Canister Crisps and many more! We are committed to upholding high standards in environmental protection and stewardship while actively promoting the preservation and continuous improvement of a healthy and safe environment for our employees. Our people are our greatest asset, that is why we ensure to provide a great work environment and culture for them to succeed and grow” !

Overview, Essential Duties, and Responsibilities:

The Maintenance Manager manages and implements predictive, preventive and reactive maintenance processes to ensure high reliability of equipment and systems in support of meeting safety, profitability, cost, and production goals. Responsible for hiring, training, supervising, and mentoring all department personnel. Manages the Maintenance Supervisors, Maintenance Planner/Scheduler, Storeroom Clerk, and the MRO Purchaser. Works with the leadership team to achieve productivity goals, identify continuous improvement opportunities, and implement capital projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Establishes, implements, and coordinates maintenance processes

  • Develops and implements a long range strategic improvement maintenance plan
  • Cascade corporate KPI’s down to department KPI’s assuring the department is aligned with plant and corporate objectives
  • Implements and improves proactive activities including Preventive, Predictive Maintenance, and Condition Based Maintenance
  • Establishes maintenance schedules and determines proper setup and layout of work in order to simplify plant operations and reduce downtime.
  • Ensures that breakdowns or disruptions in the production processes are minimized
  • Implements programs to ensure regular inspection and maintenance of all the machinery in the facility
  • Manages department spending and performance, initiates programs and procedures to reduce spending and enhance performance
  • Participates in setting up the yearly maintenance budget
  • Participates in the selection of equipment and execute the FMEA process
  • Manages product standards and enforces quality-control programs
  • Directs the mechanical repair to effectively correct and properly repair equipment
  • Investigates and helps introduce new technology into the facility
  • Serve as a resource to define storeroom stocking plan
  • Improves maintenance processes
  • Implement programs for loss analysis to develop improvement plans, root cause analysis, and error proofing
  • Performs problem analysis and develops conceptual ideas into working units for resolution
  • Determines skill gaps within the department and defines training to bridge the gaps
  • Participates in objective setting; plans development and reviews plant performance
  • Prepares reports, analyzes data and makes recommendations for improving operations and solving maintenance related problems
  • Maintains a safe work environment
  • Plans, develops, and implements maintenance safety and security programs and activities
  • Ensures that behaviors, practices and the work environment support a safe workplace by enforcing safety and sanitation rules and principles
  • Communicates policies and ensures employees create a safe, productive and pleasant working environment

Leads and Develops Team Members

  • Leads the team through an emphasis on both process and people
  • Communicates effectively with employees through both oral and written means
  • Interviews and selects maintenance supervisory personnel
  • Conducts employee training to improve employees’ expertise and knowledge in equipment maintenance, work safety procedures, and teamwork.
  • Assigns employee training to experienced workers as necessary
  • Provides feedback to employees on individual performance standards relating to the department KPI’s in a timely and efficient manner
  • Provides training to employees or ensures that all employees are adequately trained and engaged in developmental activities
  • Tracks employees’ attendance records and make sure they follow the corporate standards

Performs additional related duties as assigned

Role Contribution Level

This position is a Managerial role. The position requires the incumbent to directly supervise employees, delegate work, and oversee task completion; promote safe and efficient operations; and establish a positive work environment with people working together collaboratively. He/she must value managerial work, and demonstrate an ability to plan and direct maintenance processes, as well as provide effective feedback, coaching, and motivation to employees, including difficult messages.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities; Education; and/or Work Experience Requirements:

Education and Work Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field.
  • Three (3) years of experience as a Maintenance Manager in a manufacturing and/or plant environment
  • Preferred Project Management Experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Knowledge of principles involved in Preventative/Predictive Maintenance
  • Knowledge of maintenance project implementation
  • Knowledge of planning and work order based systems
  • Knowledge of basic and advanced methods of training and coaching individuals and groups
  • Knowledge of Corrective actions formats and problem analysis skills
  • Knowledge of Continuous Improvement concepts
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Decision-making skills
  • Time management skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Ability to plan, direct, and coordinate the maintenance operation
  • Ability to work within an integrated operating enterprise
  • Ability to manage team members in executing complex programs
  • Ability to work a variable schedule
  • Knowledge, skills, and abilities consistent with the essential duties and responsibilities

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Physical Requirements

  • Must be able to walk and stand for a prolonged period of time
  • Must be able to use hands, arms, and fingers to handle, feel, and reach
  • Must be able to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
  • Must be able to climb or balance
  • Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
  • Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Vision Requirements

  • Close vision
  • Distance vision
  • Color vision
  • Peripheral vision
  • Depth perception
  • Ability to adjust focus

Working Conditions

The Technical Manager position is located in a manufacturing environment, which includes:

  • Exposure to high temperatures
  • Fumes or airborne particles
  • Moving mechanical parts and vibration
  • Loud noise level
  • Allergens
  • Elevated heights
  • Hot surfaces

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

COVID-19 considerations:
Masks Are Mandatory , Temperature Testing , Social Distancing , Hand Sanitizing , Face Shields When Necessary

26 Nov
Canada, Careers

Warehouse Manager

Job Title: Warehouse Manager
Job Type: Full Time / shift work and/or weekend work may be required
Department: Warehouse/Production
Reporting to: Plant Manager

Position Summary
• Demonstrate continuous improvement and an ability to address root causes of problems and corrections
• Collaborate and assist other teams as required, including supply chain, production, and shipping
• Plan and coordinate warehouse activities based on production schedules and customer orders
• Maximize efficiency of moving materials and finished product into and out of the warehouses and production areas
• Manage and oversee inventory and stock control initiatives; resolve variances effectively and with urgency
• Track and resolve problems involving damaged goods, incorrect orders, and missing goods.
• Ensures that Warehouse materials are rotated and stored properly.
• Assumes responsibility for the measurement and effectiveness of all warehouse processes. Provides timely, accurate and complete reports on the operating condition of the warehouses as required
• Manage day-to-day operations of warehouses
• Manage housekeeping of warehouse and surrounding area
• Maintain high levels of accuracy in daily operations.
• Adhere to all warehousing, handling, and shipping legislation requirements
• Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene, and security
• Other duties as assigned from time to time

Requirements
• BS degree in logistics, supply chain management or business administration preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proven work experience as a warehouse manager
• Expertise in warehouse management procedures and best practices
• Hands on experience with warehouse management
• Ability to function in a fast -paced environment
• Excellent knowledge of manufacturing practices
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good judgement skills and excellent leadership spirit.
• Ability to multi-task, detail oriented, analytical, organized
• Leadership skills and ability manage staff
• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills.

If you are interested in this position, please forward your resume to the Human Resources Department at HR@superpufft.com. Please include Warehouse Manager in the subject line.

Deadline date for submission: December 10, 2021

26 Nov
Canada, Careers

Human Resources Generalist

Job description

About Us:

“Super-Pufft Snacks is an innovative leader in producing Delicious and high quality Snacks. Our products range from Popcorn, Potato Chips , Kettle Cooked Chips, Canister Crisps and many more! We are committed to upholding high standards in environmental protection and stewardship while actively promoting the preservation and continuous improvement of a healthy and safe environment for our employees. Our people are our greatest asset, that is why we ensure to provide a great work environment and culture for them to succeed and grow” !

For More Information please visit our Website :

https://superpufft.com/

Overview

The HR Generalist position is for human resources duties, including screening, recruiting, interviewing, and placing workers, while also implementing human resource programs to aid in the development of a superior workforce. This is to be accomplished through the use of effective employee selection techniques, the development and implementation of training programs, and the maintenance of required employee documentation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The HR Generalist position is accountable for screening, recruiting, interviewing, and placing workers while developing and implementing human resource programs designed to address employee improvement areas and employee concerns:

Screens, recruits, interviews, and places workers

  • Interprets and explains human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, and regulations
  • Hires employees and processes hiring-related paperwork
  • Informs job applicants of job position details, such as duties and responsibilities, compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions, and promotion opportunities
  • Maintains current knowledge of the Equal Opportunity and affirmative action guidelines and laws
  • Schedules new employee orientations
  • Confers with management to develop or implement personnel policies or procedures
  • Selects qualified job applicants or refers them to managers, making hiring recommendations when appropriate
  • Reviews employment applications and job orders to match applicants with job requirements
  • Conducts background checks on job applicants
  • Contacts applicants to inform them of the status of their applications
  • Performs searches for qualified job candidates
  • Implements recruiting strategies to meet current or anticipated staffing needs
  • Interviews job applicants to obtain information on work history, training, education, job skills, or other areas of consideration
  • Evaluates selection and testing techniques using appropriate professional, statistical, and testing strategies, and recommends revisions as needed

Develops and implements human resources programs aimed at addressing employee improvement areas and addressing employee and company concerns

  • Addresses employee relations issues, such as harassment allegations, work complaints, or other employee concerns
  • Provides management with information related to interviewing, performance appraisals, or documentation of performance issues
  • Analyzes employment-related data and prepares required reports
  • Assists with, develops, and administers programs, procedures, and trainings to help align the workforce with the strategic goals of the company
  • Participates in and aids in developing company goals, objectives, and systems
  • Assists with the monitoring of an annual budget
  • Prepares and maintains employment records related to events, such as hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, or promotions
  • Utilizes and maintains documentation related to employee and company concerns, such as performance appraisals

Performs additional related duties as assigned

Role Contribution Level

This position is an individual contributor role. The position requires the incumbent to execute tasks in a safe and efficient manner and establish a positive work environment. The position requires completing tasks within a defined period of time. The incumbent must collaborate with others, effectively manage personal time, demonstrate personal responsibility, and respect others’ time

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities; Education; and/or Work Experience Requirements:

Education and Work Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Organization Development, or equivalent area
  • 2+ years of experience in a Human Resources position, preferably in the food processing industry

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Knowledge of basic and advanced methods of training and coaching individuals and groups
  • Knowledge of principles and procedures involved in personnel recruitment, selection, compensation and benefits, and labor relations and negotiations
  • Knowledge of labor laws, legal codes, and rules and regulations
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Decision-making skills
  • Time management skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Ability to work within an integrated operating enterprise
  • Ability to work a variable schedule
  • Knowledge, skills, and abilities consistent with the essential duties and responsibilities

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Physical Requirements

  • Must be able to sit for a prolonged period of time
  • Must be able to occasionally stand for a prolonged period of time
  • Must be able to use hands, arms, and fingers to handle, feel, and reach
  • Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 5 pounds
  • Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds

Vision Requirements

  • Close vision
  • Distance vision
  • Color vision
  • Peripheral vision
  • Depth perception
  • Ability to adjust focus

Working Conditions

The HR Generalist position is located in a manufacturing environment, which occasionally includes:

  • Exposure to high temperatures
  • Fumes or airborne particles
  • Moving mechanical parts and vibration
  • Loud noise level
  • Allergens
  • Elevated heights
  • Hot surfaces

Job Type: Full-time

COVID-19 considerations:
Masks, Screening, Distancing, Temperature checks, Scheduled appts

 

16 Nov
Canada, Careers

Supply Chain Manager Airdrie, AB

Job description

About Us:

“Super-Pufft Snacks is an innovative leader in producing Delicious and high quality Snacks. Our products range from Popcorn, Potato Chips , Kettle Cooked Chips, Canister Crisps and many more! We are committed to upholding high standards in environmental protection and stewardship while actively promoting the preservation and continuous improvement of a healthy and safe environment for our employees. Our people are our greatest asset, that is why we ensure to provide a great work environment and culture for them to succeed and grow” !

For More Information please visit our Website :
https://superpufft.com/

Overview, Essential Duties, and Responsibilities:

Overview

The Supply Chain Manager plans, directs, and coordinates the storage, inventory, purchasing, planning and distribution operations within the organization. Oversees the efficiency of receiving, storing, testing, and shipping products in a continuous improvement-based environment and maintains a safe work environment. Responsible for hiring, training, coaching, developing and mentoring department personnel for the branch. Responsible for supervising departmental personnel including the Purchaser, Purchasing Agent, Plant Production Planner as well as leaders of Inventory Control, Specialty Packaging and Inbound/Outbound areas

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Supply Chain Manager position plans, directs, and coordinates the storage and distribution operations while maintaining a safe work environment; monitors the activities of employees engaged in receiving, storing, and distributing products.

Maintains a safe work environment

  • Plans, develops, and implements warehouse safety and security programs and activities
  • Prepares or directs preparation of safety literature, signage and protocols
  • Ensures that behaviors, practices and the work environment support a safe workplace by enforcing safety and sanitation rules and principles

Plans, directs, and coordinates the storage, inventory, purchasing, planning and distribution operations

  • Develops receiving, storing, inventory, purchasing, planning and distribution improvement plans and manages implementation through departmental leaders
  • Ensures and monitors receiving, storing, inventory, purchasing, planning and distributing efficiency
  • Uses metrics/data to evaluate and improve receiving, storing, inventory, purchasing, planning and distributing processes
  • Inspects receiving, storing, and distribution to provide coaching to area leadership and facilitate change through Continuous Improvement initiatives.
  • Coaches & Collaborates with departmental leaders to plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet performance standards
  • Uses standard work processes to ensure repeatable performance
  • Monitors receiving, storing, inventory, purchasing, planning and distributing goals and levels to make sure they are consistent with performance standards
  • Collaborates with other managers and supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments
  • Oversees the review of Material Usage Variance and collaborates with the Leadership team to reduce loss, increase yield and meet site budget.
  • Collaborates with site Leadership team to establish, maintain and meet site Capitol, MRO Spend, Material Usage Variance budgets as well as department labor budgets and staffing
  • Oversees the inspection of physical conditions of warehouses, vehicle fleets, or equipment and order testing, maintenance, repairs, or replacements

Leads and Develops Team Members

  • Provides and supports area leaders with personal development plans
  • Leads the Supply Chain team through an emphasis on both process and people
  • Communicates effectively with employees through both oral and written means
  • Directs team members involved in the receiving, storing, and distributing process
  • Coaches area leaders on a daily basis in the principles of effective receiving, storing, and distribution process
  • Conducts employee training to improve employees’ expertise and knowledge in equipment operations, work safety procedures, and teamwork, or assigns employee training to experienced workers
  • Coaches area leaders to provide feedback to employees on individual performance standards in a timely and efficient manner
  • Provides training to employees or ensures that all employees are adequately trained and engaged in developmental activities
  • Coach area leaders to track employees’ work performance and attendance to ensure performance metrics are met

Performs additional related duties as assigned

Role Contribution Level

This position is a Managerial role. The position requires the incumbent to directly supervise employees, delegate work, and oversee task completion; promote safe and efficient operations; and establish a positive work environment with people working together collaboratively. Must value managerial work, and demonstrate an ability to plan and direct operations, as well as provide effective feedback, coaching, and motivation to employees, including difficult messages

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities; Education; and/or Work Experience Requirements:

Education and Work Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 3 years of experience in a warehouse management or supervision role, preferably in the food processing industry

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Knowledge of principles involved in storage operation
  • Knowledge of basic and advanced methods of training and coaching individuals and groups
  • Knowledge of techniques for maximizing the distribution of goods
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Decision-making skills
  • Time management skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Ability to plan, direct, and coordinate the distribution operation
  • Ability to work within an integrated operating enterprise
  • Ability to manage team members in executing complex programs
  • Ability to work a variable schedule
  • Knowledge, skills, and abilities consistent with the essential duties and responsibilities

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Physical Requirements

  • Must be able to walk and stand for a prolonged period of time
  • Must be able to use hands, arms, and fingers to handle, feel, and reach
  • Must be able to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
  • Must be able to climb or balance
  • Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
  • Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Vision Requirements

  • Close vision
  • Distance vision
  • Color vision
  • Peripheral vision
  • Depth perception
  • Ability to adjust focus

Working Conditions

The Supply Chain Manager position is located in a manufacturing environment, which includes:

  • Exposure to high temperatures
  • Fumes or airborne particles
  • Moving mechanical parts and vibration
  • Loud noise level
  • Allergens
  • Elevated heights
  • Hot surfaces

Job Type: Full-time

COVID-19 considerations:
Masks Are Mandatory , Temperature Testing , Social Distancing , Hand Sanitizing , Face Shields When Necessary

16 Nov
Canada, Careers

Mechanical Engineer

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

  • Eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) by a provincial or territorial association

Area of Work Experience

  • Research and development
  • Installation, maintenance and inspection of equipment or facilities
  • Designing

Additional Skills

  • Provide staff training

Area of Specialization

  • Mechanical engineering technology
  • System integration

Work Setting

  • Manufacturing or processing industry

Specific Skills

  • Conduct research into the feasibility, design, operation and performance of mechanisms, components and systems
  • Supervise and inspect the installation of mechanical systems
  • Develop maintenance standards, schedules and programs
  • Investigate mechanical failures or unexpected maintenance problems
  • Design power plants, machines and equipment
  • Plan and manage projects, and prepare material, cost and timing estimates, reports and design specifications for machinery and systems
  • Supervise technicians, technologists and other engineers and review and approve designs, calculations and cost estimates

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Tight deadlines
  • Overtime required

Personal Suitability

  • Accurate
  • Team player
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Organized

Benefits

  • Medical Benefits
  • Dental Benefits
  • Group Insurance Benefits
  • Life Insurance Benefits
  • RRSP Benefits
21 Sep
Careers, USA

Quality Assurance Manager – Florida, USA

Super-Pufft Snacks is a leading manufacturer of high-quality snack inspired foods for both in-home and out-of-home consumption. Super-Pufft is an innovator in main meal and snack foods for all channels of distribution. Our state-of-the-art manufacturing and distribution facilities, located in Ontario, Alberta and Florida service clients with the mission of providing the highest quality products with exceptional service and great value for its customers.

We are currently looking for a Quality Assurance Manger who will oversee all Quality Assurance/Quality Control functions within our Florida facility

Main Duties:

  • Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities and operations of the Quality Assurance department.
  • Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the scientific and technical work performed in the department
  • Consult and negotiate with clients to prepare product specifications and formulations.  Report findings
  • Receive and process customers’ quality complaints and provide feedback after coordination with the respective departmental managers and plant manager.
  • Develop and generate KPI reports for Management and Operations
  • Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve product quality
  • Participate in the development and inspection of technical projects
  • Coordinate with department Manages for preparation of plant audits performed by governmental and private regulatory bodies
  • Develop and maintain QA reporting and documentation systems
  • Recommend hiring, promotion or termination of quality employees
  • Ability to multi-task, with the personality to operate in a lean, conservative mid sized entrepreneur environment, wherein the individual will lead, manager and participate.

Required Education & Experience:

  • Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Food Sciences, Chemistry or related scientific discipline
  • Several years of experience as a QA Manager in the food manufacturing industry (preferably with the snack food industry)

Required Skills

  • Excellent written, verbal communication and listening skills
  • Good judgement skills, willingness and ability to mentor direct reports
  • Excellent leadership spirit, with a roll up the sleeves attitude
  • Good organizational and analytical skills
  • Ability to function in a fast-paced production entrepreneurial environment
  • Computer literacy (Word, Excel, Outlook…)

If you are interested in this position please forward your resume to the HR Department at HR@superpufft.com.  Please include QA Manager in the subject line.   While all applications are appreciated, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

21 Sep
Careers, USA

Plant Manager – Florida, USA

Super-Pufft Snacks is a leading manufacturer of high-quality snack inspired foods for both in-home and out-of-home consumption. Super-Pufft is an innovator in main meal and snack foods for all channels of distribution. Our state-of-the-art manufacturing and distribution facilities, located in Ontario, Alberta and Florida service clients with the mission of providing the highest quality products with exceptional service and great value for its customers.

Position Summary:

Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of all manufacturing and supporting departments including Production, Maintenance, Material Control & Purchasing, Shipping & Receiving, Human Resources and Customer Service while providing continuous leadership and guidance that will ensure the efficiency of operations and company targets are met.

Main Duties:

  • Must have a thorough understanding of all government regulations, R&D, Health and Safety, Food Safety practices, Good Manufacturing Practices, Production Packaging, Quality Measures, etc.,
  • Must have experience supervising others (directly and indirectly).
  • Overall responsibility for ensuring that the Company produces a safe, quality product, while meeting scheduled production, and ensuring customer requirements are achieved.
  • Develop and implement plans to efficiently use of materials, labour and equipment to meet production targets, reduce waste, control cost and optimize warehouse distribution network.
  • Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of Food Safety and Quality systems.
  • Maintains appropriate communications among various functional areas to ensure orders are filled, and that product meets the needs of sales in terms of quality, consistency, and timeliness.
  • Plan and implement changes to machinery, equipment, production systems and methods of work.
  • Respond to inquiries or complaints and resolve problems.
  • Responsibility for food safety and quality. Must report food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action
  • Must follow required Safe Operating Procedures (SOP’s) as instructed by Management.
  • Other related duties as per job requirements.

Required Skills:

  • Exceptional interpersonal, leadership and communication skills; both written and verbal
  • Strong problem identification, problem solving and decision-making skills
  • Excellent leadership spirit.
  • Results orientated, self motivated personality.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and facilitate cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to function in a fast-paced production environment.
  • Background in fast-paced 24/7 process manufacturing environment

Required Education & Experience:

  • BSc or MSc in Engineering, Food Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Business or related field preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior leadership role; fast-paced Food Manufacturing a MUST.
  • Understands the operation and use of high-speed production equipment; working knowledge of food production standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s); HACCP, Environmental and Health & Safety regulations
  • Deep and practical business acumen, along with a working knowledge of general business functions including Production, Quality Assurance and Human Resources
  • Computer literacy (Word, Excel, Outlook …).
  • Fluency in both written & spoken English.

If you are interested in this position please forward your resume to Caryn, HR Manager (caryn@superpufft.com).  Please include Plant Manager in the subject line.

21 Sep
Careers, USA

Maintenance Manager – Florida, USA

Super-Pufft Snacks is a leading manufacturer of high-quality snack inspired foods for both in-home and out-of-home consumption. Super-Pufft is an innovator in main meal and snack foods for all channels of distribution. Our state-of-the-art manufacturing and distribution facilities, located in Ontario, Alberta and Florida service clients with the mission of providing the highest quality products with exceptional service and great value for its customers.

Main Duties:

  • Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the maintenance operations for Chips, Fabricated Chips and Pop Corn departments as well as other utilities as required.
  • Direct the maintenance and repair of machinery, equipment as well as electrical and mechanical systems.
  • Ensure that production and operational goals for quality, cost, safety, and service can be achieved by keeping equipment in working order
  • Develop, implement and oversee schedules and procedures for safety inspections and preventive maintenance programs.
  • Plan and manage the department’s budget.
  • Ensure that the facility and equipment comply with regulatory and safety codes.
  • Manage inventory of replacement parts.
  • Stay on call for emergency repairs of production equipment.
  • Provide input into projects related to facility modification, new equipment acquisition, and/or process improvement.
  • Manage the department’s documentation system.
  • Train or arrange for training of mechanics and other workers in coordination with the respective departmental manager, the plant manager and the human resources manager.
  • Recommend personnel actions such as hiring, promotions and terminations.
  • Responsibility for food safety and quality. Must report food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action
  • Must follow required Safe Operating Procedures (SOP’s) as instructed by Management.
  • Other related duties as per job requirements.

Required Education & Experience:

  • Completion of University or College program in electrical or mechanical engineering or in another related discipline.
  • Several years of supervisory experience in facilities maintenance in a food manufacturing environment.
  • Computer literacy (Word, Excel, Outlook, AutoCAD).
  • Knowledge of GMP regulations is an asset. 

Required Skills:

  • Excellent leadership spirit.
  • Electrical, schematic reading, plumbing, and mechanical skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Good judgement and decision-making skills.
  • Good organizational skills.
  • Good problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to function in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to teach and mentor; energy & willingness to learn.
  • Ability to stand, sit, squat, twist, bend and manoeuvre around machinery and equipment.

If you are interested in this position please forward your resume to Caryn, HR Manager (caryn@superpufft.com).  Please include Plant Manager in the subject line.

21 Sep
Careers, USA

Financial Controller – Florida, USA

Super-Pufft Snacks is a leading manufacturer of high-quality snack inspired foods for both in-home and out-of-home consumption. Super-Pufft is an innovator in main meal and snack foods for all channels of distribution. Our state-of-the-art manufacturing and distribution facilities, located in Ontario, Alberta and Florida service clients with the mission of providing the highest quality products with exceptional service and great value for its customers.

Position Summary

The Controller will be accountable for the financial management of the company including the production of regular financial reports, maintenance of accounting records and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company’s reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with Accounting Standards. The controller will diligently assess the financial health of the organization and present proactive recommendations to the executive team for decision making.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

  • Direct the operations of the accounting department.
  • Manage and develop staff through daily interaction, coaching, performance reviews and training.
  • Develop and maintain a system of controls, accounting policies and procedures.
  • Prepare and analyze management reports, including calculating variances to budget / forecast, monitor cash flows within bank terms, calculate ongoing compliance with bank covenants. Identify and report to management current or pro forma issues and recommend action.
  • Ability to set and communicate objectives and expectations with timelines.
  • Issue financial statements monthly, including a detailed MD&A.
  • Recommend benchmarks against which to measure the performance of company operations.
  • Production of the annual budget and forecasts with detailed follow up quarterly.
  • Prepare working papers and other relevant information at year end for external auditors.
  • Communicate key results and risks with detailed commentary to prepare and assist senior management in decision making.
  • Ability to be a ‘hands-on’ leader who will be visible at the locations they are responsible for and interact face to face with internal partners to complete objectives and goals.
  • Assist the Human Resources Business Partner with the management of the full Administration team.

Education/Qualifications

  • Accounting Designation
  • 10+ years in senior management with a minimum 7 years work experience
  • Previous experience leading a staff of at least 5 individuals.
  • Strong computer literacy, including manufacturing systems (MRP/ERP).
  • Strong organizational and presentation skills.  

If you are interested in this position, please forward your resume to the Human Resources Department at HR@superpfft.com.  Please include Finance Controller – Florida in the subject line.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.