Apollo Health & Beauty Care (Apollo) is a premium developer of private label and control label health & beauty care products and leverages unique expertise and experience in developing national brand-equivalent products designed to compete equivalently with the most popular national brands. The largest private label and control label personal care manufacturer in Canada, Apollo has formidable penetration and distribution in the North American marketplace and also services customers throughout Central and South Asia, Mexico, Europe and Asia. Building on our core values of Excellence and Commitment, Apollo has established itself as a market leader that attracts the industry's top talent. We are currently searching for an energetic, motivated Production Supervisor to join our Team.
Apollo provides an exceptional work culture, benefits and various employee incentives. Please visit www.apollocorp.com for further information on Apollo Health and Beauty Care.
POSITION SCOPE:
The Production Supervisor is responsible for directly supervising production operations and planning/coordinating the plant’s shift staffing requirements. Through general and close supervision through Line Technicians, maintain and enforce all health & safety policies and procedures for the safe manufacturing of quality products in line with communicated target quantities.
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
Responsible for manual inspection of line, components, bulk and affiliated materials and for the manual start-up of each production line following a changeover. This shall include the physical sign off authorizing the line to start up and documenting that line leaders and appropriate staff have been made aware of the requirements for the next production run
Communicating and coordinating daily activities to deliver high standards and key results
Coaching and developing the production team as well as managing the labour variance model and cost controls
Responsible for daily attainment of production schedule
Ensure production schedules are met and appropriate follow-up to resolve problems is taken
Provide assistance in scheduling, forecasting changes and demands, and resolving production/manpower issues
Ensure proper methods and procedures are being used and that quality, safety, and environment standards and cost targets are met daily
Ensuring plant employees are trained in GMP, Health & Safety, and SOP's in accordance with legislative requirements and company polices
Deliver orientation and training as required to ensure a safe and efficient work force
Lead and participate in regular inspections and audits to ensure safe and effective operations
Provide hands-on leadership and direction to production employees by coaching and managing in a positive and constructive manner
Ensures that people resources are effectively utilized and issues are resolved in order to establish and maintain a positive and engaged work environment
Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, quality, service and cost
Ensure all SOP’s are followed accurately
Daily reconciliation of all work orders on shift in Syspro
Have direct knowledge of equipment and processes related to production
Generate work orders manually when required
Regularly review and assess health risks/occupational hazards, and communicate findings to the JHSC for review and action in compliance with regulatory/statutory requirements/standards
Actively contribute and participate in correcting identified occupational health & safety deficiencies
Recommend and evaluate best practices as related to health & safety policies and programs in the department
Conduct monthly workplace inspections and address health and safety concerns in an appropriate timeframe
Complete and return accident/incident investigations thoroughly and promptly ensuring appropriate corrective actions are implemented
Provide support to the Early & Safe Return to Work program
Provide assistance and counseling to employees as required on the application health & safety policies and procedures
Serve on and/or support the divisional (Joint) Health & Safety Committee(s) and ensure committees have the support and tools required for success
Identify training needs of staff regularly
Become knowledgeable with and conduct all work related activities in accordance with applicable OHSA legislation and company policies and procedures
Maintenance and verification of training documentation on an annual basis
Ensure batches are produced in accordance with the production schedule.
Communicate and help resolve employee concerns with management.
Perform other duties as assigned
JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: 10+ years progressive experience with high school diploma or equivalency required or 5+ years progressive experience with post-secondary education or other job required certification or license required; Diploma/Degree in Engineering/Technical Discipline required
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS/CONTACTS: occasional access to confidential or sensitive information; frequent internal interactions and/or frequent external interactions; purpose of internal/external contacts is regularly related to complex matters; occasional selling, negotiating, consulting, teaching/instructing, or advising; above average level of written and verbal communication skills required for successful job performance
PROBLEM SOLVING/JUDGMENT: position has moderate amount of autonomy in terms of level of monitoring and decisions generally follow prescribed guidelines; regular analysis required; frequently makes recommendations or referrals; responsible for solving complex technical problems or personnel issues
MENTAL EFFORT: requires high levels of concentration and/or attentiveness; sustained duration and/or intensity of efforts; requires high levels of thinking, watching, listening, verifying, checking numbers, creating or designing
PHYSICAL EFFORT: frequent duration or intensity of physical effort; moderate energy required in terms of standing, walking, lifting, keyboarding, pushing, pulling, sitting, packing, assembling, bending or twisting; includes moderate fine or coarse movements
MATERIAL RESOURCES: high level of consequence and costs associated with errors as related to losses of time, money, or property; high responsibility for significant machinery, work aids, equipment, materials, properties, products, stock, inventory or tools
INFORMATION RESOURCES: high level of consequence and costs associated with errors as related to losses of time, money or property; moderate responsibility for information and or services; some access to confidential, sensitive or proprietary information
PEOPLE/POLICIES/PRACTICES: supervisory responsibility for people, policies or practices in terms of assigning work, development, evaluation, supervision, health and safety, performance, scheduling of work, training, coaching, or well-being; regularly demonstrates work practices to others or be required to influence others to achieve output goals
FINANCIAL RESOURCES: some responsibility for financial data, money or financial transactions, financial records, expenditures, acquisition, financial analysis or risk management; some opportunity to cause a negative impact to the organization or cause a serious consequence as a result of an error
ENVIRONMENT: works in a manufacturing environment with regular or some exposure to dirt, dust, grease, oil, noise or temperature extremes; may regularly face multiple demands or distractions; has limited exposure to poor ventilation or verbal abuse
HAZARDS: average to moderate exposure to chemicals, fumes or smoke; has occasional to regular potential of injury, harm, illness or infectious disease; has regular exposure to machinery or equipment; does not require travel
"Apollo Health & Beauty Care Ltd. will ensure accommodations are available in consultation with candidates during all stages of the recruitment process"
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties outlined on this job description may not be all-inclusive, and can be modified at any time if requested by management. Apollo is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process. Apollo will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known in advance.
We thank all applicants for their interest however only those meeting the minimum qualifications will be interviewed.