Company Overview:

Made Better isn’t just a claim; it’s our Dare promise.

Dare has been a proudly Canadian, family-owned company since 1889. Throughout our long history, we’ve created some of the most loved brands in the country including Bear Paws cookies, REALFRUIT gummies, Breton crackers, Melba Toast and many more. For over 130 years we had been located in the Kitchener area since the family’s original store opened in 1892. We are now head quartered in Cambridge Ontario and we’ve expanded our roots far beyond. With eight manufacturing plants and over 1400 employees, Dare is part of the fabric of Canada.

At Dare our dedicated team works passionately to uphold our tradition of excellence, innovation and quality in every aspect of our operations. Our state-of-the-art facilities utilize advanced technology to ensure consistency and quality while meeting the evolving needs of our consumers and customers.

Overview:

Afternoon shift position (1pm - 9:30pm)

Salary - $68,000-$80,000

The successful applicant for this opportunity is highly motivated and results oriented.  You will provide leadership through effective communication, coaching/ training and direct resources, to achieve desired objectives.  The expectation for every employee of this facility is to work cooperatively as part of the team to produce safe, high quality food products, efficiently and effectively.

Key Ingredients:

Supervise and coordinate employees related to production, including processing of materials, manufacturing product with the ability to meet or exceed quality standards

Provide leadership through effective communication, coaching/ training and direct resources, to achieve desired objectives. 

Promoting and ensuring the health and safety of the team

Deliver and report against Health and Safety, Quality, On Time Delivery, and Standard Cost KPI’s

Ensure that food safety, GMP's and quality standards are met, and that standard operating procedures are followed.

You will schedule and ensure the correct allocation of resources to achieve production standards and meet cost targets, thereby striving to meet and exceed customer service levels.

You will use your analytical skills to identify, justify and implement continuous improvement opportunities and provide accurate and timely reporting of production metrics.

You will build / reinforce a teamwork environment among your direct reports and your coworkers.

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Recipe for Success:

A diploma or degree in food science, engineering, business or other related field,

3-5 years experience in a food manufacturing environment or line processing manufacturing environment

Previous supervision experience

Preference will be given to those with, Green Belt certification, TPM or Lean Six Sigma, HACCP, CFIA and SQF policies/requirements

Strong communication and interpersonal skills  (verbal and written)

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others

Strong MS Office (Excel and Word), along with math skills, experience in SAP would be considered an asset

Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship and be able to pass background check and drug test. Madrona Specialty Foods participates in the E-Verify program

Additional Information:

Total Rewards Package: Our Total Rewards package reflects the investment we make in our employees to help them and their families achieve their well-being goals. Total Rewards at Dare Foods includes a competitive base salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits and retirement programs. In addition, we offer paid time off, career development opportunities as well as reward and recognition programs.

At Dare Foods Limited, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive, accessible, equal-opportunity environment that welcomes all individuals from all backgrounds because we know it will make our company a better place to work. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. 

We want to thank all candidates in advance for their interest; only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we cannot confirm the receipt of individual applications or resumes.