AB - Central Kitchen - Sanitation - Supervisor Production

Sobeys; Town of Crossfield; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Sobeys Canada is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee daily shift operations, coach a diverse team, and ensure food safety and quality standards are met. You will partner with the Buyer/Planner to manage scheduling, workflow, and production priorities while driving continuous improvement across production activities.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, maintaining records, meeting output targets, and upholding HACCP/GMP compliance.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 1-2 years’ experience in direct supervision in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent organizational skills with a high degree of initiative and flexibility.
• Understanding of production planning, scheduling, purchasing, and cost analysis.
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and safety regulations.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and team-building skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access).
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production shift operations and align with Buyer/Planner.
• Coach and develop production staff to maintain high performance.
• Meet output targets, quality, and deadlines.
• Ensure HACCP, GMP, sanitation compliance across production.
• Monitor quality and adherence to specifications; maintain records.
• Manage staffing schedules and attendance; address performance issues.
• Troubleshoot production problems and coordinate timely resolutions.
• Provide direction and support to team on all department operations.
• Maintain superior customer service with internal and external customers.
• Assist with production planning and inventory control.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction or margin improvement.
• Uphold company policies and promote continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Team building

Communication

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Cost analysis

Planning & scheduling

Innovative mindset

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Word

Access

Job description

Ready to Make an impact? The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily production shift operations in partnership with the Buyer/Planner to ensure output targets, quality, and food safety standards are met. They lead, coach, and develop a diverse team while managing scheduling, workflow, and production priorities. This role also drives continuous improvement, efficiency, and compliance across all production activities. Your recipe for a great career starts here: https://vimeo.com/1182690732?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci #INDCKAB

Here’s where you’ll be focusing:

• Work closely with the Buyer/Planner, manage the daily operations of Production Shift.Train, coach, and evaluate production staff to maintain high performance and engagement
• Supervise and coordinate daily production activities to meet output targets and deadlines
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, GMP, sanitation protocols)
• Monitor product quality and ensure adherence to specifications
• Maintain accurate production records, reports, and documentation
• Manage staffing schedules and address attendance or performance issues
• Troubleshoot production problems and coordinate timely resolutions
• Communicate with team members and provide direction, assistance, and guidance regarding all department operations.
• Maintain superior customer service levels with both internal and external customers.
• Production planning and inventory management
• Coach and lead teammates to achieve performance, qualify and service goals.
• Cultivate positive and innovative work environment,
• Identify and analyze areas for cost reduction or margin improvement.
• Ensure compliance company policies, procedures, and practices.
• Strive for continuous improvement.
• Administrative duties related to production, shipping and qualify performance.

What you have to offer:

• 1-2 years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• 1-2 years’ experience in direct supervision in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and team building skills.
• Able to direct a diverse workforce.
• Excellent organizational skills with a high degree of initiative and flexibility.
• Through understanding of production planning, scheduling, and purchasing and cost analysis.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Access.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Critical thinking, analytical and detailed oriented preferred.
• Understanding of manufacturing regulations regarding safety, quality, HACCP, BRC and GMP’s.
• Ability to analyze cost performance data to improve operations and reduce costs.
• Able to work evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays.