Our client, a rapidly growing unionized food processing company located in Brampton, ON, is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to join their dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual looking for a stable, long-term career with significant growth potential. The Production Supervisor will play a key role in overseeing refining and packaging operations, ensuring smooth workflow, compliance with health and safety standards, and fostering a productive work environment.
Production Supervisor Details: · Salary: $75K-$85K based on qualifications · Bonus (Up to 7.5%) · Hours: Monday-Friday, Two-week rotating shifts (6:30am-2:30pm, 2:30pm-10:30pm, 10:30pm-6:30am) · Benefits from Day 1 · RRSP Match (3%) · 3 weeks vacation
Production Supervisor Responsibilities: · Supervise refining and packaging operations, ensuring smooth workflow and compliance with safety standards. · Oversee equipment performance, maintenance, and track production data. · Enforce food safety practices (GMPs, HACCP), ensure accurate traceability logs and reports. · Lead training, recruitment, and employee development; manage HR documents and payroll. · Address employee issues, maintain positive relations, and ensure workplace safety. · Collaborate across departments (procurement, logistics, maintenance, etc.) to optimize operations. · Support KPI tracking and identify opportunities for improvements in production processes.
Production Supervisor Qualifications: · 5+ years of production supervisory experience in food processing. · Experience supervising a team within a unionized environment required. · Strong knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, food safety, and compliance standards. · Proven leadership and team development skills. · Experience with ADP, ERP systems, and MS Office. · Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational abilities. · Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. This is an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career with a growing company.
KIT Recruitment is excited to announce a new opportunity for a Grain Buyer at this large Import/Export Company HQ in Mississauga. The company buys and markets soybeans, dry beans, and inedible beans. The position is located near North Battleford, Saskatchewan. As the Grain Buyer , you will be responsible for procuring and managing purchasing contracts related to the procurement strategy. We are looking for a self-motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can work autonomously, and is a clear and concise communicator. Attention to detail is crucial, and we need a team player who can lead by example, take ownership of responsibilities, and ensure that critical deadlines are consistently met. Grain Buyer Details: · Monday to Friday, Hybrid · 3 weeks holidays · Benefits from day 1 · Travel allowance. · Excellent base salary up to six figures based on experience. · Great bonus compensation Grain Buyer Responsibilities: · Grow existing business base and build relationships directly with farmers and develop new partnerships · Responsible for negotiating and buying grain such as lentils, peas, chickpeas, and other particular crops and continually increasing market share · Establish and maintain customer relationships with farmers, brokers, and toll processors · Keep daily records on kinds grades of grain received, prices paid, amount purchased, and amount in storage · Purchase correct grades of grains for domestic contracts and exports · Ensure delivery of products on time to the stipulated destination · Send out daily reports to management of all offers and bids · Sends out weekly crop progress and harvest reports as well as market trends Employment Qualifications: · Degree in Ag-Business or other formal training preferred. · Minimum 2 years of experience working within the grain industry with solid contacts · Proven track record for building strong Farmer and Grain Elevators relations · Proficiency with grain purchasing and contract management required · Proficient computer skills, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Access · Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills while maintaining high-quality customer-service orientation · Ability to travel in Canada, Western provinces mostly, and abroad to visit farming operations and grain elevators (less than 10% of time)
KIT Recruitment is proud to continue our successful collaboration with a leading client in the dynamic Food Manufacturing – Bakery Industry. We’re excited to help them find a passionate and skilled SQF Practitioner/Health & Safety professional (6-Month Contract ) to join their team in Mount Brydges, ON. This 6-month contract offers a unique leadership opportunity for a passionate food safety professional. As the SQF Practitioner, you’ll manage the food safety system, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive product safety and quality. Ideal candidates bring expertise in food safety systems, health & safety, and a collaborative approach to leadership. SQF Practitioner/Health & Safety (Contract) Details
Monday thru Friday Compensation up to $72,000K Bonuses Available 6 Month Contract SQF Practitioner/Health & Safety (Contract) Responsibilities
Oversee Food Safety, Health & Safety, and support Quality Control operations. Manage, update, and maintain the SQF System, food safety fundamentals, and plans to ensure compliance. Prepare for audits by conducting internal reviews and ensuring the readiness of the SQF System. Communicate updates and relevant system information to staff for effective implementation. Identify training needs, ensure staff competence in food safety, and lead the Food Safety and Sanitation teams. Conduct and participate in weekly, biweekly, and monthly management, HACCP, and product development meetings. Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to maintain certifications and ensure audit readiness. Act as the primary liaison for third-party auditors and government agencies, such as CFIA and the Ministry of Labour. Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations while maintaining accurate documentation and manuals. Manage the purchasing of materials for Sanitation and the Microbiology Lab, staying within budget constraints. Oversee product quality and safety, ensuring adherence to high standards across all manufacturing processes. SQF Practitioner/Health & Safety (Contract) Qualifications
Post-secondary degree in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Food Science, or a related field. 4+ years of food safety experience with HACCP and SQF expertise. HACCP and/or SQF Level 1 & 2 certifications required. Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook, and adaptable to new software like LabelView and ESHA Genesis. Strong verbal and written communication, leadership, and project management skills. Experience managing budgets and financial resources. Collaborative management style with excellent interpersonal skills. Effective in fast-paced environments with strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities. Open to feedback, innovative, and able to challenge current practices. Works well in diverse teams and fosters positive relationships.
This Innovative Food manufacturer in Brampton is actively looking for this newly created role of ERP Implementation Manager You will maintain the (ERP) solutions and determine ERP needs and create customized solutions and integrate ERP technologies with existing systems. We need someone who is experienced in implementing and managing ERP systems, and who can help us to troubleshoot any issues our client has with their current ERP system.
ERP Implementation Manager Details: Hours: 8:30-5 but a bit flex sometimes once a month come in early for a true inventory count around 6:00am Onsite 3 weeks Vacation RRSP Match 3% Benefits from day 1 Bonus 7.5% discretionary based on your performance $80,000-$100,000 salary based on qualifications.
ERP Implementation Specialist Manager Responsibilities: Working with the Director of Finance and the General Manager on special projects, creating new features Creating work tickets on action items that need to be addressed Working collaboratively with third party IT support to address any new or current IT issues. Work closely with Production, developing solutions based on report findings, giving feedback on current challenges Develop and implement processes for making ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) solutions work for the organization Conduct performance audits and system reviews Develop plans and strategies for ERP implementation based on organizational requirements Coordinate and manage implementation efforts in conjunction with project teams Develop strategies, plans, and budgets for ERP solutions Manage ERP implementation and post implementation activities Enforce system policies, procedures, and standard Design, implement, and test system updates; resolve issues; troubleshoot problems; and identify design needs Maintain and update system documentation Ensure system security
ERP Implementation Manager Requirements: College or University diploma/degree in computer science, business, or related field combined with project management PMP Certification an asset. 4+ years experience in Enterprise Resource Planning software (i.e., Just Food & Beverage preferred, Microsoft Navision, SAP, JD Edwards) Strong project management and implementation experience Experienced with Agile Methodology required. 3+years of relevant experience in Food Manufacturing Understanding of common industry business practices related to accounting, manufacturing, inventory management, warehouse management, and accounting systems. Demonstrated proficiency with project scoping, problem diagnosis, solution development, client communications, facilitation of decision making, documentation, managing client expectations, and end-to-end process experience is an asset Six Sigma certification strong asset Strong attention to detail and accuracy Critical thinker Takes direction well Advanced Excel skills, can use them for analysis, put spread sheets together 20% Data entry inputting 80% reporting and analysis Strong communication skills, comfortable around senior management Desire to move your career forward into new directions
