Packaging Production Supervisor

Eden-Valley-Poultry-Incorporated; Town of Berwick; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Eden Valley Poultry Incorporated is seeking a Packaging Production Supervisor to supervise hourly workers, coordinate scheduling, and meet production targets with focus on quality and safety.

Reporting to the Packaging Manager, you will monitor productivity, lead continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with health, safety, and food safety standards while managing budgets and training staff.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of leadership in manufacturing/production.
• Post-secondary education or equivalent experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and employee development.
• Knowledge of food safety, health & safety regulations.
• Proficiency with MS Office and production reporting systems.
• Ability to work flexible hours and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production operations to meet targets and performance goals.
• Monitor labour utilization, productivity, and downtime.
• Resolve operational issues and implement process improvements.
• Coordinate production activities to ensure efficient workflow.
• Maintain accurate production records, reports, and KPI tracking.
• Lead weekly team meetings and communicate operational updates.
• Approve employee time, attendance, and scheduling requirements.
• Train, coach, and support employee development and performance.
• Manage onboarding, performance management, and employee relations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and collective agreement requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Monitor departmental budgets and operational performance.
• Promote and enforce health, safety, food safety, and quality standards.
• Participate in audits and implement corrective actions when required.
• Provide leadership support and departmental coverage as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Employee development

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Education

Post-secondary education in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Production reporting systems

Job description

Eden Valley Poultry Incorporated is seeking a Packaging Production Supervisor to join our team. Reporting to the Packaging Manager, you are responsible for the supervision, coordination, and effective scheduling of hourly workers to meet production targets, quality standards, uptime and downtime goals, and operational performance expectations

As a processor of chicken and turkey for our Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island farmers, Eden Valley Poultry is unique in the industry. We strive to be an employer of choice by contributing to the well‑being of the community, minimizing our impact on the environment, and remaining focused on exceptional food safety and quality standards.

Why work for Eden Valley Poultry?
You will work in partnership with an incredible team. They will share with you their knowledge and their support. As a team, we will achieve our goals and live our values of excellence, visibility, and passion.
We offer benefits for you including medical, dental, and a pension plan. You will also have instant access to a healthcare provider for you and your family. By joining our team, you will also receive a subsidy towards a wellness program of your choice. As we grow and develop, we want to give you the same opportunity by offering tuition reimbursements. You will also get staff discounts on Eden Valley products.

As a Packaging Production Supervisor, you will:

• Supervise daily production operations to meet targets and performance goals.
• Monitor labour utilization, productivity, and downtime.
• Resolve operational issues and implement process improvements.
• Coordinate production activities to ensure efficient workflow.
• Maintain accurate production records, reports, and KPI tracking.
• Lead weekly team meetings and communicate operational updates.
• Approve employee time, attendance, and scheduling requirements.
• Train, coach, and support employee development and performance.
• Manage onboarding, performance management, and employee relations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and collective agreement requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Monitor departmental budgets and operational performance.
• Promote and enforce health, safety, food safety, and quality standards.
• Participate in audits and implement corrective actions when required.
• Provide leadership support and departmental coverage as needed.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Post‑secondary education in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and employee development skills.
• Knowledge of food safety, health & safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Proven problem‑solving and continuous improvement experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and production reporting systems.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Results‑oriented with strong organizational and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours and overtime as required.
• Physically capable of working in a manufacturing environment and lifting up to 50 lbs.