Production Supervisor overseeing night-shift food manufacturing operations at Ventura Foods Canada. Ensuring safety, quality, productivity, compliance and team performance in Toronto.
Responsibilities
Supervise production shifts to maintain product flow according to production requirements, customer specifications and productivity targets
Ensure product and packaging quality, efficiency, shop-floor logistics, staffing, product costs, run times, line efficiencies and operational capacity
Ensure daily production schedules are met and communicate issues accurately and promptly
Monitor shift production against plans and paperwork and communicate progress within the team
Oversee and assist team members in production activities
Ensure QC protocols and required documentation are completed accurately and on time
Ensure raw materials and packaging are available for the production plan
Ensure work follows SOPs, GMPs, food safety requirements and health and safety standards
Deliver training on production SOPs, GMPs, equipment and health and safety standards
Maintain cleanliness and housekeeping standards
Conduct line handovers between shifts with complete documentation and accurate briefings
Ensure maintenance, sanitation and health and safety protocols are followed
Verify assigned team members’ timekeeping logs daily
Ensure compliance with WSIB, HACCP, WHMIS and workplace health and safety legislation and codes
Support R&D, QC, Maintenance/Engineering and Production Department Managers in troubleshooting and problem resolution
Report to the Production Manager as part of the Operations Team
Requirements
A minimum of 3–5 years supervisory experience
Experience in Food Manufacturing facilities
Post secondary education in a related field
Hands-on and results-oriented supervisory experience
Knowledge of preventative equipment maintenance and general mechanical processes
Knowledge of HACCP, USDA, OSHA and other regulatory standards
Ability to maintain or exceed goals on yields, productivity and efficiencies
Ability to understand and interpret safety regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Leadership and supervision of production staff
Ability to work with a diverse workforce
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to sustain interpersonal and labour relations across cultural and ethnic diversity
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
Ability to diagnose and coordinate activities to solve mechanical manufacturing issues
Ability to meet physical demands including intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing and pulling
Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds or more with assistance may be required
Willingness and ability to wear personal protective equipment
Willingness to work typical 8–12 hour shifts, additional unscheduled time, and weekends as required
Benefits
Health, Prescription Drugs, Dental & Vision
RRSP Program
Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short & Long Term Disability, Out of Country/Emergency Medical Travel, and other optional benefits
Employee Appreciation Events
Employee Assistance Programs
College Assistance Program
Career growth opportunities
Training
Coverage beginning on your 1st day of employment
Annual bonus (based on the incentive program terms and conditions)
Lighting and compositing supervisor leading visual execution for Kickstart Entertainment’s animation productions. Guiding lighting, rendering, compositing, artists, partner studios, and production workflows.
Emergency response supervisor overseeing crews, routing, safety, and customer service for GFL Environmental. Managing compliance, paperwork, dispatch, and remediation operations across Ontario locations.
Contact Centre Supervisor coaching customer service teams and resolving escalated inquiries at Embark, a Canadian education - savings provider. Managing quality, retention programs, customer requests, and operational improvements.
CG Technology Supervisor connecting Houdini R&D, production pipelines, and customer needs at SideFX. Shaping CG workflows, feature priorities, and user experience.
Deal Desk supervisor leading vendor registrations, pricing enablement, and profitability initiatives. Supporting Softchoice’s IT solutions sales organization through training, analytics, and automation.
Maintenance Supervisor leading mechanics and preventive maintenance at Canplas, a plastic plumbing and ventilation products manufacturer. Improving plant reliability, safety, and continuous operations.
Maintenance Supervisor leading mechanics and plant reliability at Canplas, a manufacturer of plastic plumbing and ventilation products. Driving preventive maintenance, safety, and continuous improvement.
Chat supervisor leading 10+ agents and supporting beauty customers online. Managing schedules, QA, performance reporting, escalations, and service improvements for Brand Momentum.