Operations Supervisors

Northern Farms; Canada; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Farms is seeking an experienced Operations Supervisor to lead a team of approximately 70 employees at its pork processing facility in Canada. In this role, you will ensure safe, efficient production while meeting quality standards and compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and 5-7 years of leadership experience in food manufacturing. The position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to drive continuous improvement within the operation.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years’ leadership experience in food production/manufacturing required.
• Experience in high-speed food manufacturing, hands-on problem solving.
• Knowledge of HACCP, BRC, GMPs, and USDA regulations required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee shift production operations and support employee development.
• Implement safety programs and ensure compliance with safety protocols.
• Maintain high product quality and align processes with HACCP standards.

Skills

Leadership experience

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food science or Management

Tools

Computer applications

TPM experience

Job description

Northern Farms is a well‑established, family‑owned pork processing company with more than 30 years of industry leadership. Our commitment to quality, innovation, and responsible growth has helped us deliver some of the freshest, highest‑quality products in the market.

Reporting to: Operations Manager

Salary: $70,000.00 to $90,000.00

The position

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to lead a team at a food manufacturing facility.

As Operations Supervisor at Domingos Meat Packers, you will lead a dynamic team of approximately 70 employees, driving the daily operations of Pork Processing, including the receiving of live hogs, killing, evisceration, cutting, deboning and packaging processes. Reporting to the Operations / Production Manager, you will ensure a safe, efficient, and high‑quality production environment, meeting all production goals and supporting continuous improvement, safety, quality initiatives and compliance with all FSQA regulations.

Essential Functions

• Oversee all shift production operations, directing salaried and hourly production employees to ensure smooth and efficient processes; ensuring teams stay motivated, aligned, and focused on operational goals. Foster strong employee relations through training, counseling, and support team member development and morale.
• Partner internally and cross‑functionally with other leaders to drive continuous improvement initiatives, reduce operational wastes, and assist in building operational standards. Collect and monitor data that allows for quantitative decision‑making in support of reducing operational costs and efficiency gains.
• Take the lead in implementing and maintaining safety programs and practices to create an injury‑free workplace. Ensure employees are trained in safety protocols, observe and enforce safety rules and practices, as well as identify and address hazards.
• Maintain high product quality and safety standards, ensuring all processes align with HACCP and SOP protocols. Address product failures, foreign material issues, and ensure staff are well‑versed in CCPs and HACCP plans to meet compliance requirements.
• Ensure that all operating procedures are followed and adhered to. In the absence of key personnel, you will step in or delegate responsibilities to maintain seamless operations and meet all required goals. Lead corrective actions to improve shortcomings in support of the organization’s overall success.
• Direct and oversee the sanitation and maintenance processes.
• Drive continuous improvement and implement lean thinking focusing on key operation metrics and lean tools (OEE, DDS, 5S, QFD, TPM).
• Communicate results and action plans to all employees and temporarily fill the role of Production / Operations Manager if needed.
• Collaborate with production planning, materials management, and finance to optimize scheduled attainment, customer service, and capital budget execution.
• Work with Human Resources to address employee issues, initiate cost‑saving measures, and ensure all operations meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Be prepared to roll up your sleeves and get involved to ensure deadlines are met.
• Rapidly and effectively solve problems on the spot to decrease downtime.

Daily Responsibilities

• Review daily staffing levels and ensure assignments are made to support daily demand and goals.
• Review and communicate production plans and priorities with shift leadership.
• Review material inventory levels, ensuring availability to support the day’s production demand and escape issues to the appropriate personnel as applicable.
• Maintain a consistent floor presence for process verification, documentation review, efficiency reviews, and FSQA evaluations.
• Maintain a line of communication with floor leaders to validate efficiency goals are being met and to be able to make real‑time decisions to minimize the impact of unplanned events.
• Complete and share reports outlining the day’s production levels, what issues occurred, and any information required to support the next shift’s success.
• Complete reviews of all operational, FSQA, and HACCP documentation.

What you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Food science, Management, or a closely related field (preferred)
• 5-7 years’ leadership experience in food production/manufacturing (required)
• Experience in a large, high‑speed food manufacturing environment that requires hands‑on, collaborative, and quick problem solving. The scope of work and size of the facility are significant.
• Computer application skills, basic mathematical, statistical, and financial skills, and TPM experience.
• Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, BRC, and USDA regulations (required)
• Superior problem‑solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate responsibilities
• Proven successful track record in organizational and planning abilities
• Strong analytical and process management skills

Physical Demands

• Work in a manufacturing environment with hot or cold areas, slippery surfaces, and the need to climb ladders and stairs. Exposure to all food allergens.
• Long periods of standing and walking.

Northern Farms does not use AI in any stage of the recruitment and selection process.