Electrical Supervisor

Located in Oxford, NS
Application Deadline: April 4, 2025
Estimated Start Date: May 5, 2025

Salary Range: $21.08 to $40.00 Hourly

Oxford Frozen Foods Ltd., a member of the Bragg Group of Companies, is a family-owned international business with over 1,200 employees across eight manufacturing facilities and two large farming operations in Atlantic Canada and the United States. Oxford Frozen Foods Ltd. is the world's largest provider of Wild Blueberries, North America's leading producer of premium frozen carrots and one of Canada's premier manufacturers of onion rings and battered appetizers.

Benefits of being an Oxford Frozen Foods Employee:

• Competitive Wages
• Annual Profit Share
• Health, Vision, and Dental Benefits
• Matching Pension Plan
• Employee Housing Loan program provides a forgivable loan up to $40,000, interest free.
• Vacation PLUS we offer a vacation purchase plan allowing for additional time off.
• Employee Discount Program offering discounts at various businesses and industries.
• Employee pricing on products we produce.

Position Scope:

Reporting directly to the Maintenance Manager. This position is subject to call in coverage.

This position works closely with a variety of personnel including the Maintenance team, Plant and Production Managers, and Engineering team. The Electrical Supervisor is responsible for planning and scheduling industrial electrical tasks onsite by directing employees and contractors. Identify and resolve issues through independent and collaborative root cause analysis. Ensuring open communication across multiple departments and promoting a collaborative work environment is required.

The Electrical Supervisor is responsible for identifying opportunities to enhance team members' technical expertise and overall performance. Provide ongoing coaching and guidance to foster skill growth and ensure continuous improvement. Offer constructive feedback in a manner that encourages learning and development, helping individuals identify areas for improvement while also recognizing achievements. Foster an environment of collaboration and knowledge-sharing, empowering team members to take on increasing responsibilities and contribute effectively to team goals.

Spearhead initiatives aimed at optimizing operational efficiency and minimizing costs. Identify opportunities for process improvements, implement best practices, and drive the adoption of innovative solutions that streamline workflows and enhance productivity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze existing systems, recommend improvements, and monitor the impact of changes to ensure cost-effective, high-performance operations.

Qualification & Experience

• A minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience is required.
• Experience in an industrial environment is required.
• Postsecondary education in trades, technology or engineering is preferred.
• Industrial Electrical Red Seal would also be considered an asset.
• Comprehensive knowledge of WHMIS, HACCP and LOTO would be considered an asset.
• Strong computer literacy would be considered an asset.
• Experience working in food manufacturing would be considered an asset.

Desired Skills and Abilities:

• Adhere to all company policies and procedures while maintaining a strong commitment to safety standards in the workplace.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead, motivate, and manage a team to achieve operational goals.
• Good organizational skills with the capacity to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong sense of urgency and accountability, with the ability to respond quickly to changing priorities and ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Up to date on the latest industry best practices and standards.

Oxford Frozen Foods requires all employees to have an active role in organizational sustainability initiatives including,

• Correctly divert waste to support Zero Waste initiatives
• React to green wastes (wasted energy and water, air leaks, product leaks etc.) by submitting work orders for immediate repair

For all interested applicants in the Electrical Supervisor position, please forward your resume with a cover letter demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the above qualifications. Applications can be made by visiting www.oxfordfrozenfoods.com/opportunity and applying through our career center.