Production Supervisor

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Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Pension plan

Discount program

Career growth

Job summary

Wonderbrands in Mississauga, Ontario, seeks a Production Supervisor - Leader to provide front-line leadership on the production floor, drive equipment and process optimization, and meet safety and quality targets. You will mentor teams, manage shifts in a 24/7 setting, and ensure accurate inventory and seamless onboarding of new staff.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years in manufacturing with supervisory experience, familiarity with OHSA/HACCP/GMP, strong communication, and a proven ability to lead

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of manufacturing experience.
• 1–2 years as a supervisor in manufacturing.
• Experience in a unionized environment.
• Knowledge of OHSA, HACCP and GMP in bakery settings.
• Strong math and reporting skills; inventory management familiarity.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods.
• Excellent communication and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and monitor the production floor for daily production and adjust production based on inventory.
• Lead optimization of production equipment and processes needed to meet and exceed downtime and waste targets.
• Drive lines to meet production targets and continuously improve performance.
• Train team members in procedures and best manufacturing practices.
• Instructs and leads team members in IPM and GMP compliance.
• Provide fair performance feedback and document as needed.
• Coordinate rotating shifts including weekends in a 24/7 environment.
• Review and close production orders; maintain accurate inventory records.
• Assist with interviewing, hiring and onboarding of new employees.
• Collaborate with other Team Leaders on continuous improvement projects.
• Monitor attendance and vacation approvals.
• May assist with packing, processing, and production as needed.
• Ensure safe work conditions.

Skills

People leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Safety awareness

Tools

SAP

Job description

Introduction

Working at Wonderbrands, there is never a dull moment! As a successful company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of.We have an "entrepreneurial" mindset which encourages all our team members to use their own "creativity" and "out of the box" thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.

Overview

Our manufacturing facility in Mississauga, ON is hiring for a Production Supervisor - Leader, who will provide manufacturing front-line leadership and deliver results. Supervisors - Leaders are responsible for taking ownership in their area of responsibilities for leading, motivating and developing front-line employees to achieve outstanding manufacturing results. This is done through enhancing teamwork, effective communications, actively listening to employees, and driving change. Additionally, the Production Supervisor- Leader must focus on safety, process efficiency and continuous improvement, quality assurance, and meeting customer expectations.

Location: Mississauga, ON.

What Wonderbrands Offers:

• Wonderbrands believe in Home Grown Talent and accelerated career growth
• Competitive Compensation, Health, and Dental Benefits
• Pension plan with matching contribution
• Bonuses
• Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - Restaurants, gyms, shopping, etc.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for preparing and monitoring the production floor for daily production and adjust production based on inventory.
• Lead optimization of production equipment and processes needed to meet and exceed downtime and waste targets.
• Work diligently to drive lines to meet/exceed production targets, while striving to continuously improve individual, team, and company performance.
• Train team members to job procedures and best manufacturing practices.
• Instructs and leads team members in the use of and ensures compliance in IPM (Integrated Process Management) and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices).
• Provide effective, timely and fair performance disciplinary feedback to team members and document as needed.
• Resource shifts and ensure availability for rotating shifts including weekends in a 24/7 environment.
• Review and Close Production orders in system. Ensure accurate and timely inventory records are entered into the information.
• Assist as need in interviewing, hiring and onboarding of new employees.
• Work with other Team Leaders on continuous improvement projects.
• Monitors performance and tracks attendance and vacation approval.
• May pack, process, and contribute to production on an as-needed basis.
• Ensuring safe work conditions for team members.

Requirements

• A minimum 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing and 1-2 years as a Supervisor.
• Ability to work assigned hours, including overtime, weekends, rotational shifts.
• Experience working in a unionized environment.
• Experience with OHSA regulations, HACCP and Food GMP’s (in the bakery environment preferred).
• Computer proficiency and the ability to make arithmetic calculations, complete routine reports and forms, and the ability to understand and follow directions as given are also necessary.
• Must have a good grasp of inventory management (cycle counting, materials management, etc.).
• Strong organizational, People leader skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and work with urgency in a fast-paced production environment.
• Must be an effective communicator who inspires and motivates, and creates an environment for open and trusting 2-way communication with all levels in the organization.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds independently (on an occasional basis).
• Must be able to stand, walk, climb, reach, lift, pull, push, stoop, squat, bend and stretch as needed throughout the assigned eight-hour shift.
• Strong understanding of sanitation, food handling, and food safety practices in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• SAP knowledge is an Asset.

What is the recipe for a great career at Wonderbrands?
Wonderbrands is a leading Canadian bakery with 140 years of experience in baking packaged breads. We are the makers of Wonder Bread, Country Harvest, D'Italiano, Gadoua, and Casa Mendosa. We have a network of 14 Bakery Manufacturing facilities across Canada.

Wonderbrands, now part of the FGF Brands Group of companies, is unlocking an incredible opportunity for growth through a focus on production innovation capabilities, through a leading-edge supply chain practice and investing deeply in communities where we bake.We are heavily focused on embracing an entrepreneurial drive and a highly collaborative start up culture with an emphasis on cross-functional collaboration.

In compliance with Ontario's Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current existing vacancy within our organization. We affirm that our hiring process, including candidate screening, evaluation, and selection, does not involve the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) or automated decision-making tools. All assessments and decisions are conducted by qualified human professionals to ensure fairness, transparency, and compliance with Bill 149.

Disclaimer:The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills. Please keep in mind that other duties may be added or this description may be amended at any time.