Production Supervisor

HERE IS WHO YOU ARE… DRIVE & MOTIVATION * You are excited to work in a fast-paced production facility focused on premium plant-based and dairy products. * You enjoy leading people, solving problems, and driving improvements on the production floor. * You are motivated by creating and supporting a positive, respectful, and inclusive workplace culture. * You value health & safety, food quality, and environmental responsibility, and strive to embed these into daily operations. * You are open to continuous learning, including participating in training related to leadership, safety (WorkSafeBC), quality systems, and ESG initiatives. * You thrive in collaborative, unionized environments and are committed to supporting fair and constructive labour relations. * You take pride in being part of a mission-driven team that values accountability, sustainability, and operational excellence. CHARACTER & ABILITIES * You are a solutions-focused leader who remains calm and decisive under pressure in a unionized environment. * You build credible, respectful relationships with employees, union representatives, and cross-functional partners. * You are organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving production environment. * You lead with integrity, fairness, and consistency, and take ownership of team outcomes. * You demonstrate strong communication skills, with the ability to coach, provide feedback, and resolve conflicts effectively. * You bring a continuous improvement mindset, using data and frontline insights to support operational decisions. KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS * You have strong leadership skills, with experience in coaching, performance management, and team development. * You communicate effectively—both verbally and in writing—with frontline teams, peers, and management. * You have sharp analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess data, identify trends, and make informed decisions. * You are proficient with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook), and comfortable using production and inventory management systems (e.g., ERP/WMS). * You understand and apply occupational health and safety regulations, GMPs, HACCP, and food safety standards. * You bring a solid understanding of manufacturing processes, production flow, and equipment operations in a food processing environment. * You can interpret and apply company policies, collective agreements, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) in day-to-day decision-making. EXPERIENCE * You have 3–5 years of supervisory experience in a food or beverage manufacturing environment, with proven success leading frontline teams. * You have experience working in a unionized setting, including grievance handling, conflict resolution, and application of collective agreements. * You have hands-on experience with production planning, scheduling, and workflow coordination to meet operational targets. * You have completed relevant leadership, supervisory, or management training, either through formal education or industry programs. * You have experience supporting or managing Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) programs, including compliance with WorkSafeBC regulations, incident response, and workplace inspections. * You have experience maintaining and enforcing Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP, and food safety protocols, including audit readiness. * You’ve worked with cross-functional teams such as Environment Health and Safety (EHS), Quality, Maintenance, and Warehouse to drive operational results. * Experience using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems or Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) to monitor production performance is considered an asset. * Experience with GMP, HACCP, and food safety audits is a strong asset. NICE-TO-HAVE * Experience and/or education in lean manufacturing and/or Six Sigma * APICS certification THINGS YOU WILL DO… * Lead, coach, and support production team members to build a fully trained, safety- and quality-focused workforce that delivers consistent, high-standard products to customers. * Plan and organize daily production activities, set shift priorities, assign tasks, and ensure efficient execution of the production schedule. * Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as output, waste, downtime, and labour efficiency; prepare and communicate daily shift reports. * Manage people-related responsibilities, including attendance tracking, performance feedback, conflict resolution, and ensuring compliance with WorkSafeBC safety regulations and the collective agreement. * Implement and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensure employee adherence through routine audits and coaching. * Apply HACCP principles, maintain compliance with GMPs, GWPs, and site-specific food safety and sanitation protocols. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., EHS, Quality, Maintenance, Sanitation, Warehouse) to resolve issues and ensure smooth production flow. * Participate in incident investigations, hazard identification, and corrective actions to drive a proactive safety culture. * Identify and support continuous improvement opportunities, including process optimization, waste reduction, and employee engagement initiatives. * Ensure readiness for regulatory inspections and third-party audits by maintaining clean, organized, and compliant work areas. OTHER … * Flexibility to work outside regular hours, including evenings, weekends, or night shifts, may be required to support production needs, complete projects, or respond to operational issues. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: * Supervise production and warehouse operations within assigned areas to ensure compliance with quality standards, safety regulations, production targets, and efficient equipment operation. * Provide coaching, performance feedback, and on-the-job training to team members, fostering a fully qualified, safety- and quality-conscious workforce. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., EHS, Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse, Sanitation) to set priorities and production sequences based on schedule and plant needs. * Lead and participate in daily management and shift handover meetings, conduct toolbox talks, and ensure accurate daily updates to production KPIs and shift reports. * Monitor and manage employee attendance, review and approve time sheets, and address absenteeism in accordance with company policy and the collective agreement. * Ensure all employees follow safe work procedures, conduct routine safety observations, and address any unsafe behaviours or conditions promptly. * Initiate and support corrective action processes to address performance or conduct issues, in line with progressive discipline policies and union protocols. * Develop, revise, and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensure consistent application across shifts. * Coordinate manufacturing activities to ensure that products are produced on time, within specifications, and aligned with customer and regulatory expectations. * Ensure strict compliance with all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP principles, Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs), and internal quality systems. * Support internal and external audits by maintaining documentation, verifying records, and always ensuring audit readiness. * Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas; enforce Good Warehousing Practices (GWPs) in applicable zones. * Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including waste reduction, downtime tracking, root cause analysis, and employee engagement. * Ensure all activities and behaviours are consistent with company policies, labour agreements, and applicable provincial legislation. * Perform other related duties and assignments as required to support operations.

Oversee day-to-day production and warehouse operations to ensure compliance with quality, safety, and environmental standards. Lead and coach a unionized workforce while monitoring KPIs to meet production targets and operational excellence.

Requires 3–5 years of supervisory experience in food or beverage manufacturing, specifically within a unionized setting. Must have strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and WorkSafeBC regulations, along with a bachelor's degree.

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• Leadership
• Performance Management
• Conflict Resolution
• Production Planning
• GMP
• HACCP
• Food Safety Standards
• Unionized Environment Management
• Occupational Health & Safety
• Analytical Problem Solving
• MS Office Suite
• ERP/WMS
• Coaching
• Continuous Improvement
• Workflow Coordination
• Audit Readiness

• Manufacturing
• Food & Beverage
• Management & Leadership
• Security & Safety
• Logistics

Formation minimale

Baccalauréat

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine