Lead Food Production Supervisor — Quality & Safety

Jobtailor; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Ontario, Canada, is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to oversee shifts, ensure quality, safety and efficiency, and manage line performance in a food-manufacturing environment.

The role requires 3–5 years of supervisory experience, knowledge of HACCP/OSHA and a strong ability to train staff, coordinate maintenance, and maintain precise documentation for a diverse workforce. Long shifts and weekend work may be involved.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years supervisory experience in a food manufacturing setting.
• Experience in food manufacturing facilities.
• Post-secondary education in a related field.
• Hands-on, results-oriented supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of preventative equipment maintenance and mechanical processes.
• Knowledge of HACCP, USDA, OSHA and other regulatory standards.
• Ability to meet yields, productivity and efficiency goals.
• Strong understanding of safety regulations and procedures.
• Leadership and supervision of production staff.
• Ability to work with a diverse workforce.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Interpersonal and labour relations across cultures.
• MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel).
• Diagnose and coordinate mechanical issues.
• Physical demands including lifting up to 50 lbs, PPE, and weekend shifts.
• Willingness to work 8–12 hour shifts, and unscheduled time.

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.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Effective communication

Team coordination

Safety compliance

Education

Post-secondary education in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jobtailor in Ontario, Canada, is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to oversee shifts, ensure quality, safety and efficiency, and manage line performance in a food-manufacturing environment.

The role requires 3–5 years of supervisory experience, knowledge of HACCP/OSHA and a strong ability to train staff, coordinate maintenance, and maintain precise documentation for a diverse workforce. Long shifts and weekend work may be involved.