NOW HIRING: Production Supervisor - Food Manufacturing

ZipRecruiter; Ontario; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A food manufacturing company is seeking a Production Supervisor for its Ontario Plant. The role involves overseeing production operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and managing a large workforce. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in food manufacturing, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in computer systems. This position offers competitive pay and opportunities for growth in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Opportunity for growth

Strong team development

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in food manufacturing.
• Strong computer skills and mechanical aptitude.
• CPR and First Aid Certification required after employment.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate daily shift activities to meet production goals.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor production efficiencies and report to the Production Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Production management

Safety compliance

Mechanical aptitude

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

MRP systems

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

NOW HIRING: Production Supervisor – Food Manufacturing
Join our Ontario Plant team and lead production operations in a fast-paced, growing food manufacturing environment! We’re looking for a hands-on leader who thrives on the production floor, drives efficiency, and motivates teams to deliver top-quality products.

Production Supervisor – Ontario Plant

Location: Ontario, CA
Department: Production Area
Business Unit: Ontario Plant

About the Role

We are seeking a Production Supervisor to join our Ontario Plant team. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality products are produced safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company standards. The Production Supervisor will oversee shift operations, maintain effective communication between teams, and lead employees toward achieving plant goals.

This position requires a proactive leader who takes ownership of their shift, ensures production lines run smoothly, and drives improvements in quality, safety, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate daily shift activities to meet production, packaging, logistics, and quality goals.

• Ensure compliance with safety, GMP, and regulatory requirements.

• Monitor production efficiencies and report to the Production Manager.

• Allocate and schedule employees per production line; maintain rosters.

• Spend 80% of time on the production floor and 20% on administrative duties.

• Identify process deficiencies and recommend improvements.

• Conduct team meetings (pre-shift, tailgate, and regular updates).

• Enforce company policies and procedures (attendance, safety, GMP, etc.).

• Assist in equipment troubleshooting, maintenance coordination, and upkeep.

• Ensure employees receive proper training (GMP, SOP, Safety, Operations).

• Coach, train, and evaluate employee performance; assist in hiring and reviews.

• Approve employee schedules, time-off requests, and overtime.

• Support sanitation and maintenance work orders as needed.

• Other duties as assigned.

Physical & Work Environment

• Lift/move up to 50 lbs occasionally.

• Frequent walking along production lines.

• Exposure to hot, cold, and wet conditions.

• Moderate to high noise levels.

• Work near mechanical parts, conveyor belts, ovens, mixers, and chemicals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience ().

• Minimum 3 years of food manufacturing experience (recommended).

• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, MRP systems ).

• Mechanical aptitude.

• CPR and First Aid Certification (required after employment).

• Proven ability to lead and develop a large hourly workforce.

• Flexible to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) .

Why Join Us?

Competitive pay + benefits
Opportunity to grow within the company
Lead and develop a strong production team
Be part of a company that values safety, quality & continuous improvement

Apply Today to take the next step in your career as a Production Supervisor at our Ontario Plant!