If you are looking to join a dynamic and growing team, Islands West Produce has the right job for you! With a long history in Victoria, we pride ourselves on providing excellent client service and being passionate about our Islands West product offerings.

Our Production team is looking for an Production Supervisor to help us support the daily management of the production department: supervising the department and staff and be the go-to person in the absence of the Production Manager/Assistant Manager. 

Schedule Requirements: Monday to Friday from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Daily Production Line duties include producing high-quality fresh-cut fruits and vegetables for local foodservice and retail markets; learning to use dicers, cutters, slicers, and packaging equipment.
• Ensures completion of and review daily production quality check sheets.
• Regularly review the progress of work in the department to ensure that staff are supported, questions have been answered, and problems solved.
• Help ensure that the quality and freshness of produce is always maintained throughout the department.
• Supports the production management team with coordinating and scheduling the timely processing of products according to customer requirements.
• Take direction from the Production Manager and keep them informed of department activities on an on-going basis.
• Operate or perform other duties as directed by the Production Manager.
• In the absence of production manager/assistant manager performs duties of production manager including but not limited to:
• Submitting work orders for items needing repair or maintenance

• Food Safe Level 1 (Islands West to Provide).
• Hepatitis A Vaccination (Islands West to Provide).
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written (English).
• Ability to supervise 5-20 staff.
• Previous produce, kitchen and/or supervisor experience.
• Ability to safely bend, twist and lift to 50 lbs. on a consistent basis.
• Ability to walk and stand for the duration of scheduled shift.
• Ability to learn and apply knife skills.
• Ability to work in a refrigerated environment.

OUR COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• Extended healthcare benefits eligibility
• Employee discounts on products
• Development opportunities