Production supervisor

Nellson; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks vacation

6 personal days

12 statutory holidays

Annual salary increases

Career advancement opportunities

Group insurance plan

RRSP with employer contributions

Renovated cafeteria with snack bar

Job summary

Nellson is seeking a Production Supervisor in Canada to lead a 20-person unionized team on 12-hour shifts. You will ensure schedules, quality, efficiency and cost objectives in a safe environment.

You will collaborate with Quality Control, Sanitation, Warehouse, Maintenance, R&D and Human Resources to manage operations, meet deadlines, mentor staff, and handle payroll and handovers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a supervisor in the food industry.
• College (DEC) in food processing or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of food sanitation and safety standards.
• Excellent communication in a multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise all activities during the shift.
• Ensure compliance with production schedules and deadlines.
• Monitor production line performance and reduce losses.
• Apply and enforce SQF, GMP, work instructions, sanitation, and safety.
• Collaborate with the Production Technician to optimize workforce utilization.
• Follow up on equipment status with Maintenance and report issues.
• Identify and manage training needs with Training Coordinator.
• Manage absenteeism, discipline, and collective agreement compliance.
• Conduct accident investigations and complete related reports.
• Maintain a healthy and collaborative work environment via effective communication.
• Participate in continuous improvement and ensure proper shift handovers.
• Handle administrative duties for the team, including payroll.

Skills

Analytical and problem-solving

Leadership and initiative

Multicultural communication

Education

DEC in food processing or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Production Supervisor will oversee a team of approximately 20 unionized employees. The Supervisor is responsible for meeting production schedules and implementing all necessary actions to achieve product quality, efficiency, and cost objectives in a safe working environment.

The role follows a 12-hour schedule (weekdays or weekends, not rotating). In close collaboration with departments such as Quality Control, Sanitation, Warehouse, Maintenance, R&D, and Human Resources, the Supervisor will manage various aspects of production operations.

Main Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise all activities during the shift.
• Ensure compliance with production schedules and deadlines.
• Monitor production line performance and reduce losses (weights, processes, waste).
• Apply and enforce standards: SQF, GMP, work instructions, documentation, sanitation, and health & safety.
• Collaborate with the Production Technician to optimize workforce utilization.
• Follow up on equipment status with the Maintenance department and report urgent issues.
• Identify and manage training needs in collaboration with the Training Coordinator.
• Manage absenteeism, discipline, and collective agreement compliance.
• Conduct accident investigations and complete related reports.
• Maintain a healthy and collaborative work environment through effective communication.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects and ensure proper shift handovers.
• Handle administrative duties for the team, including payroll.

Profile Sought

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a supervisor in the food industry.
• College (DEC) in food processing or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.
• Good understanding of food industry sanitation and safety standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Leadership, autonomy, sound judgment, and initiative.
• Excellent communication skills in a multicultural environment.
• Flexibility regarding work schedule.

Why Join Nellson?

• 3 weeks of vacation, 6 personal days, and 12 statutory holidays.
• Annual salary increases.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Comprehensive group insurance plan and retirement plan (RRSP) with employer contributions.
• Newly renovated cafeteria with snack bar.