Production Supervisor (Night shift)

Job Type: Temporary (Durée déterminée)The Production Supervisor is responsible for managing production teams, overseeing manufacturing processes, and ensuring the efficient execution of operations from raw material reception to finished product distribution. Reporting to the Production Manager, the role plays a key part in delivering production targets in terms of quality, quantity, cost, and timelines, while fostering a strong culture of safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. As a change agent, the Production Supervisor contributes to the transformation of operations by promoting efficiency, accountability, and employee engagement. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Coordinate daily production activities from raw material reception through processing, packaging, aging (if applicable), and shipping, ensuring adherence to schedules and customer requirements. Deliver production plans in terms of volume, quality, and cost by effectively coordinating manufacturing processes and workforce activities. Ensure proper utilization and management of raw materials, ingredients, and cleaning products. Plan and manage labour requirements to meet operational needs. Supervise, coach, and develop production teams, fostering engagement, accountability, and collaboration. Ensure compliance with collective agreements and support positive labour relations. Maintain and enforce health and safety standards, including participation in major safety programs (lockout/tagout, machine safety, confined spaces, WHMIS, etc.). Ensure compliance with quality, food safety, and sanitation requirements (e.g., SQF, HACCP, GMP). Oversee sanitation activities and ensure proper maintenance of equipment cleanliness. Participate in environmental program compliance and sustainable practices. Monitor and communicate key performance indicators (KPIs) and drive performance improvement. Initiate, support, and lead continuous improvement initiatives aimed at optimizing processes, increasing efficiency, and reducing waste. Participate in plant committees and contribute to achieving strategic objectives. Foster a strong culture of operational performance and continuous improvement aligned with organizational values. Other Duties and Responsibilities: Supervisory Responsibilities Responsible for employee relations including work direction of employees, hiring, training, performance reviews, administering policies and procedures, disciplinary action, and compensation recommendations. Directs implementation of departmental objectives, goals and policies. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies, procedures and guidelines. Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices. Safety Protocol Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures. Correct or report any observed safety hazards. Support safety policies and programs. This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time. Qualifications: Education Required: College diploma or bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Food Processing, or a related field required. Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered. Experience Required: Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a supervisory role within a manufacturing environment required. Experience in the food or dairy industry is an asset. Experience in a unionized environment is an asset. Certification/Licensure Required: None Skills Required: Strong leadership and team management skills. Ability to drive change and lead continuous improvement initiatives. Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and operational efficiency. Knowledge of health and safety, food safety (HACCP, SQF), and quality standards. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools; knowledge of systems such as Kronos or Workday is an asset. Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities. Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position. In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.

The Production Supervisor manages daily manufacturing operations, including raw material reception, processing, and shipping to meet production targets. They are also responsible for coaching production teams, ensuring safety compliance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Candidates must hold a college diploma or bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering, or Food Processing. A minimum of two years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment is required.

• LeadershipSouhaitée
• CommunicationSouhaitée
• Microsoft OfficeSouhaitée

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• Leadership
• Team management
• Manufacturing processes
• Operational efficiency
• Continuous improvement
• HACCP
• SQF
• Health and safety
• Quality standards
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Microsoft Office
• Kronos
• Workday
• Organizational skills
• Health And Safety Standards
• Lock Out / Tag Out
• Operational Efficiency
• Dairy Industry
• Employee Relations
• Operational Performance Management
• Strategic Objectives
• Workday (Software)
• Accountability
• Organizational Skills
• UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group)
• Production Planning
• Artificial Intelligence
• Management
• Good Manufacturing Practices
• Cleaning Products
• Cleanliness
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Employee Engagement
• Packaging And Labeling
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• French Language
• Hazard Analysis And Critical Control Points (HACCP)
• Interpersonal Communications
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Labor Relations
• Manufacturing Processes
• Operational Excellence
• Operations Management
• Operations
• Performance Improvement
• Performance Review
• Production Management
• Sanitation
• Team Management

• Manufacturing
• Management & Leadership
• Food & Beverage
• Engineering
• Security & Safety
• Production Supervisor
• Production Shift Supervisor
• Manufacturing Supervisors
• First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers

Formation minimale

Baccalauréat

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine