Description

COMPANY BACKGROUND:

Café Barista is an artisan roaster established in Montreal since its creation in 2004. We prepare our coffee blends with a lot of love according to the oldest Italian tradition. The company has nearly 500 commercial customers and a large community of consumers throughout Quebec and other regions. We have developed a unique business model that we are proud of, where the consumer and our customers are at the center of the coffee experience.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Operations Supervisor is responsible to oversee and coordinate all aspects of the production process in our coffee roasting manufacturing facility located in Montreal, with a strong focus on product quality, food safety, and continuous improvement. While managing a production team, the Operations Supervisor will drive operational excellence by minimizing downtime and ensuring product quality and delivery times are achieved.

ROLE SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Plan and organize the production schedule to ensure that all orders are processed and shipped on time.
  • Ensure that all production processes comply with safety, health, and environmental regulations.
  • Oversee the hiring, training, and management of production staff.
  • Monitor and control production costs and ensure that production is carried out within budget.
  • Implement and enforce quality control measures to ensure that products meet or exceed industry standards.
  • Maintain and improve production processes and equipment to maximize efficiency and productivity.
  • Coordinate with other departments, such as sales and customer service, to ensure that all aspects of the production process are aligned.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
  • Conduct regular performance reviews of production staff and identify opportunities for development.
  • Forecast annual procurement needs that are aligned with production plans.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION:

  • Minimum 2-3 years’ experience supervising a production team.
  • Excellent leadership skills to motivate and lead a team.
  • Food and beverage experience is strongly preferred; coffee roasting knowledge is valuable.
  • Proficient in MS Office: Outlook, Word, Excel and Internet Explorer.
  • Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends or shifts, as needed.
  • Bilingual in both English and French.

If you are interested in this position, please email your resume to info@cafebarista.ca.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Café Barista is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of every individual’s contribution to the success of our team, clients, employees, and community. We are committed to equal employment opportunities in our recruiting, hiring, employee development, and promotion practices.