Production Supervisor

High Liner Foods; Garden Lots; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

High Liner Foods in Nova Scotia is seeking a Production Supervisor to join our Operations team at the Lunenburg facility. You will oversee the production line, ensuring safety, quality, and cost efficiency while mentoring direct reports and driving continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of supervisory experience in a unionized setting, strong coaching and communication skills, and a solid understanding of processing equipment. Day and evening shifts may occur on rotation.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education or equivalent.
• 2–4 years of supervisory experience in a unionized environment.
• Effective coaching, leadership, and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of processing equipment.
• Ability to work day and evening shifts on a rotation in the future.

Responsibilities

• Minimize production costs while ensuring safety and quality.
• Develop and coach direct reports through performance management.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives on the line.
• Ensure accurate payroll reporting and work orders in JDE.
• Maintain a positive and collaborative work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coordination

Coaching

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Job description

Description

High Liner Foods is proud to be the leading North American processor and marketer of value-added frozen seafood. We are seeking a ProductionSupervisor to become the newest member of our Operations team. The position will be based out of our Lunenburg, NS facility

If you are talented, driven, and have the vision to lead, your potential for growth at High Liner Foods is unlimited. Join our team and grow with High Liner Foods!

Reporting to the Production Superintendent, the Production Supervisor is responsible for the efficient and cost-effective management of the production line to ensure high-quality finished products while maintaining safety and quality standards

Accountabilities:

• Minimize production costs by utilizing employees, materials and equipment in the safest, most effective and efficient manner.

Responsible for developing direct reports through coaching, effective communication and performance management

Ownership and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.

Minimize accidents through organized safety program consisting of safety inspections/follow up, crew briefings, training. Review accidents and ensure corrective actions are put in place.

Operate within the quality management program (QMP) and HACCP as well as Good Manufacturing Practices. (GMP)

Responsible for training new and existing employees in a changing work environment.

Ensure accuracy and timely reporting of hourly payroll for employees and work order process in JDE system.

Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Grade 12 education or equivalent.

2-4 years of experience in a supervisory role in a unionized environment.

Effective coaching skills (leadership, communication, coordination, support).

Very good understanding of processing equipment.

A team leader and trainer.

Ability to work cross functionally with others to solve problems in a team environment.

Promote and show commitment to High Liner’s vision, values and guiding principles.

Ability to work both day and evening shifts on a rotation in the future.

High Liner Foods is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants who require accommodation in the recruitment and selection process may contact 1-888-846-0306 for assistance.