Production Supervisor

Insight Global; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global in Toronto, Ontario is seeking a Supervisor, Production to oversee day-to-day manufacturing floor activities for approximately 30 employees in a highly regulated environment. You will drive safety, quality, and productivity while ensuring compliance and cost controls across rotating shifts.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in production/manufacturing, strong cross-functional leadership, and demonstrated improvements through process initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of relevant experience in a production/manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lead projects independently and work cross-functionally.
• Strong communication skills across all levels from floor to VP.
• Ability to explain complex information and operational challenges clearly.
• Experience with continuous improvement, productivity, or cost-reduction initiatives.
• Provide detailed examples of personal contributions and measurable results.
• Experience facilitating or delivering training.
• Engineering or Science degree preferred (diplomas & certificates not valid).
• Willingness to work rotating shift schedule; GMP-regulated environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day activities of ~30 employees on the manufacturing floor.
• Ensure safety, quality, productivity, and compliance across shifts.
• Manage cost control and shift performance; address employee relations.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional

Communication

Process improvement

Training

GMP experience

Education

Bachelor of Engineering

Bachelor of Science

Job description

Job Description

The Supervisor, Production will oversee the day-to-day activities of approximately 30 employees on the manufacturing floor of a highly regulated pharmaceutical producer, including operators, team leaders, and administrative support staff. This individual will be accountable for safety, quality, productivity, compliance, cost, employee relations, and overall shift performance.

Skills and Requirements

• Minimum three years of relevant experience in a production/manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and lead projects independently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels, from the manufacturing floor to VP-level stakeholders
• Ability to clearly explain complex information, decisions, and operational challenges
• Practical experience with continuous improvement, process improvement, productivity, or cost-reduction initiatives
• Ability to provide detailed examples of personal contributions and measurable results
• Experience facilitating or delivering training
• Bachelor of Engineering preferred; Bachelor of Science also considered (diplomas & certificates are NOT valid)
• Willingness and ability to work the full rotating shift scheduleExperience in a GMP-regulated environment – Preferred
• Pharmaceutical, food, cosmetics, consumer packaged goods, or another highly regulated manufacturing background
• Previous experience leading employees or coordinating work across a production team
• Experience supporting Quality, Maintenance, Validation, or operational excellence functions

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].