Meat Plant Production Supervisor - Lead & Improve Quality

Sobeys; Delta; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sobeys Inc. is seeking a Production Supervisor in Delta to oversee daily shift operations, ensuring output targets, quality, and food safety standards are met. You will lead a diverse team, coordinate scheduling, and drive continuous improvement across production activities.

The role emphasizes coaching staff, maintaining records, managing inventory, and collaborating with Buyers/Planners to optimize operations. Evening/weekend availability may be required.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' experience in manufacturing environment.
• 1-2 years' experience in direct supervision in manufacturing.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and team building skills.
• Able to direct a diverse workforce.
• Excellent organizational skills with initiative and flexibility.
• Understanding of production planning, scheduling, purchasing and cost analysis.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access).
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Critical thinking and attention to detail.
• Understanding of safety, quality standards HACCP, BRC and GMPs.
• Ability to analyze cost performance data to improve operations and reduce costs.
• Able to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production shift operations in partnership with the Buyer/Planner to meet output targets and food safety standards.
• 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 (HACCP, GMP, sanitation).
• Monitor product quality and 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, guidance on department operations.
• Maintain superior customer service levels with internal and external customers.
• Production planning and inventory management.
• Coach and lead teammates to achieve performance and service goals.
• Cultivate positive and innovative work environment.
• Identify areas for cost reduction or margin improvement.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and continuous improvement.
• Administrative duties related to production, shipping and quality performance.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Supervisory experience

Interpersonal skills

Diversity leadership

Organizational skills

Production planning

Scheduling

Purchasing

Cost analysis

MS Office

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Safety compliance

HACCP/GMP knowledge

Cost management

Evenings/weekends

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Sobeys Inc. is seeking a Production Supervisor in Delta to oversee daily shift operations, ensuring output targets, quality, and food safety standards are met. You will lead a diverse team, coordinate scheduling, and drive continuous improvement across production activities.

The role emphasizes coaching staff, maintaining records, managing inventory, and collaborating with Buyers/Planners to optimize operations. Evening/weekend availability may be required.