Production Shift Lead - Food Manufacturing & Lean

Nature's Path; Delta; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Nature’s Path in Delta, BC, seeks a Production Supervisor to oversee daily operations, ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while driving Lean initiatives. You will lead shifts, coordinate maintenance, and manage resources to hit production goals.

The role emphasizes team development, excellent communication, and strong organizational skills to deliver high-quality food products on schedule. Weekend/evening coverage may be required.

Qualifications

• Preferred 2-3 years’ experience as a Team Lead or Supervisor in a fast-paced environment.
• 3-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment preferably in food manufacturing.
• Good working knowledge in GMP, HACCP and other food quality & safety related regulations.
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels within the organization.
• Strong business acumen, judgment, diplomacy and discretion.
• Strong organization, multi-tasking, prioritization and time management skills.
• Basic understanding of safety procedures.
• Must be familiar with manufacturing control and scheduling software.
• Strong computer literacy with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent attendance is a must.
• Available to work weekends, evenings and on statutory holidays, as needed

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate employees on shift in Delta to execute NP’s core operating processes, including the GMPs, SOPs, supply management, TQM and LEAN.
• Ensure production for a shift is on schedule and within budget.
• Work with the Plant Manager to coordinate preventative maintenance to optimize equipment and facilities.
• Ensure lean practices are being incorporated for continuous improvement to maximize efficiencies.
• Conduct daily transition meetings to keep production on schedule and within budget; implement changes as needed.
• Conduct regular Crew Talks (monthly) to keep safety top of mind.
• Assist Plant Manager with optimal use of financial resources and materials to minimize waste.
• Coordinate shift with a mutually supportive, team-based approach.
• Ensure staff develop to meet current and future needs; record performance reviews.
• Represent Nature’s Path professionally in internal and external dealings.
• Lead by example as a servant leader; foster high-performance teams.
• Ensure staff are trained and safety standards are met; support training recommendations

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Team leadership

Problem solving

Tools

Manufacturing control software

Scheduling software

Job description

Nature’s Path in Delta, BC, seeks a Production Supervisor to oversee daily operations, ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while driving Lean initiatives. You will lead shifts, coordinate maintenance, and manage resources to hit production goals.

The role emphasizes team development, excellent communication, and strong organizational skills to deliver high-quality food products on schedule. Weekend/evening coverage may be required.