Job Description
Ice Cream Manufacturing Production Lead Hand/ Supervisor
Join Our Team and Be Part of Something Sweet!
Prairie West Ice Cream is a Manitoba family-owned and operated business dedicated to producing high-quality ice cream products. Our plant is currently CFIA, BRC, and Peanut-Free certified. Our plant produces several brands of ice cream in a variety of container sizes and is increasing our portfolio each year with new products and clients. Committed to excellence, we take pride in our premium products and are looking for dedicated, reliable, passionate, and detail-oriented individuals to join our production team.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, have a keen eye for quality, enjoy working as part of a dedicated team in food production, we’d love to hear from you!
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Work with and supervise the overall production team and equipment to achieve maximum production goals efficiently.
- Ensure all equipment is cleaned, sanitized, and operational prior to production, including inclusion equipment, hookups, and pre-operation checks.
- Assist with morning setup and end-of-day shutdown procedures to facilitate smooth production transitions.
- Ensure all operating standards, including food safety protocols, are adhered to and final products meet quality standards.
- Monitor quality control checkpoints (CCPs) and traceability requirements, maintaining accurate documentation.
- Verify that correct supplies of packaging and ingredients are available for production needs.
- Monitor and control ice cream freezer operations, conveyors, flavor dosing equipment, and product flow/speed, including additional sorting.
- Ensure all equipment is functioning at capacity and procedures are followed; perform preventative maintenance as needed.
- Multitask effectively and work well in a fast-paced environment, making quick and critical decisions to prevent production loss.
- Foster a positive working environment by maintaining strong relationships with all team members, maximizing morale, productivity, and efficiency while upholding quality and safety standards.
- Work closely with the QA department to ensure all deviations and traceability requirements are documented and controlled.
- Train and manage team members to be successful in all areas of the department; conduct regular reviews with production employees and provide coaching and development as needed for process or policy changes.
- Demonstrate operational and technological proficiency, with a strong understanding of relevant production processes, equipment, preventative maintenance, quality control, and food safety standards.
- Utilize technical aptitude and mechanical knowledge of facilities and equipment to troubleshoot issues as needed.
Qualifications:
- Mechanical inclination with a minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience in food manufacturing; dairy experience preferred.
- Strong math skills and understanding of traceability and food safety requirements.
- Experience with quality control documents and equipment such as metal detectors, X-ray machines, and weight checks is required.
- Proficiency in computer use, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Ability to work accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to read, review, and understand manuals for equipment operation and troubleshooting.
- Knowledge of and adherence to GMP, CFIA, BRC guidelines, and allergen controls; ability to motivate teams and produce efficiently with minimal losses.
- Reliable, dependable, and accountable, with a willingness for self-development.
- Strong skills in critical thinking, instruction, listening, problem solving, and teamwork.
- Proven leadership skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Maintains personal hygiene to food industry standards.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift 30–50 lbs.
- Possession of a valid forklift license.
For interested parties, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and skills to [email protected]. Only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Work Schedule:
Full-Time: Tuesday to Friday, range from 6:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (10 hours shift)
Some Mondays are required, at least one per month for management meeting.
Benefits:
- Free ice cream
- Causal dress
- Benefits package, including health and dental care
- Vision care
- Employee group insurance
- Employee assistance program and Wellness program
- On-site parking
- Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
- Learn food production skills and gain hands-on experience
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $50,000.00-$52,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience operating food production machinery or performing mechanical troubleshooting? (Yes/ No)
Experience:
- Supervisory: 2 years (required)
- food manufacturing experience (dairy, meat, beverage, etc): 3 years (required)
Language:
Location:
- Winnipeg, MB R2R 1V7 (required)
Work Location: In person
