Production Supervisor

Jobtailor; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Ontario, Canada, is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to oversee shifts, ensure quality, safety and efficiency, and manage line performance in a food-manufacturing environment.

The role requires 3–5 years of supervisory experience, knowledge of HACCP/OSHA and a strong ability to train staff, coordinate maintenance, and maintain precise documentation for a diverse workforce. Long shifts and weekend work may be involved.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years supervisory experience in a food manufacturing setting.
• Experience in food manufacturing facilities.
• Post-secondary education in a related field.
• Hands-on, results-oriented supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of preventative equipment maintenance and mechanical processes.
• Knowledge of HACCP, USDA, OSHA and other regulatory standards.
• Ability to meet yields, productivity and efficiency goals.
• Strong understanding of safety regulations and procedures.
• Leadership and supervision of production staff.
• Ability to work with a diverse workforce.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Interpersonal and labour relations across cultures.
• MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel).
• Diagnose and coordinate mechanical issues.
• Physical demands including lifting up to 50 lbs, PPE, and weekend shifts.
• Willingness to work 8–12 hour shifts, and unscheduled time.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production shifts to maintain product flow according to production requirements, customer specifications and productivity targets.
• Ensure product and packaging quality, efficiency, shop-floor logistics, staffing, product costs, run times, line efficiencies and operational capacity.
• Ensure daily production schedules are met and communicate issues accurately and promptly.
• Monitor shift production against plans and paperwork and communicate progress within the team.
• Oversee and assist team members in production activities.
• Ensure QC protocols and required documentation are completed accurately and on time.
• Ensure raw materials and packaging are available for the production plan.
• Ensure work follows SOPs, GMPs, food safety requirements and health and safety standards.
• Deliver training on production SOPs, GMPs, equipment and health and safety standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and housekeeping standards.
• Conduct line handovers between shifts with complete documentation and accurate briefings.
• Ensure maintenance, sanitation and health and safety protocols are followed.
• Verify assigned team members’ timekeeping logs daily.
• Ensure compliance with WSIB, HACCP, WHMIS and workplace health and safety legislation and codes.
• Support R&D, QC, Maintenance/Engineering and Production Department Managers in troubleshooting and problem resolution.
• Report to the Production Manager as part of the Operations Team.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Effective communication

Team coordination

Safety compliance

Education

Post-secondary education in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise production shifts to maintain product flow according to production requirements, customer specifications and productivity targets
• Ensure product and packaging quality, efficiency, shop-floor logistics, staffing, product costs, run times, line efficiencies and operational capacity
• Ensure daily production schedules are met and communicate issues accurately and promptly
• Monitor shift production against plans and paperwork and communicate progress within the team
• Oversee and assist team members in production activities
• Ensure QC protocols and required documentation are completed accurately and on time
• Ensure raw materials and packaging are available for the production plan
• Ensure work follows SOPs, GMPs, food safety requirements and health and safety standards
• Deliver training on production SOPs, GMPs, equipment and health and safety standards
• Maintain cleanliness and housekeeping standards
• Conduct line handovers between shifts with complete documentation and accurate briefings
• Ensure maintenance, sanitation and health and safety protocols are followed
• Verify assigned team members’ timekeeping logs daily
• Ensure compliance with WSIB, HACCP, WHMIS and workplace health and safety legislation and codes
• Support R&D, QC, Maintenance/Engineering and Production Department Managers in troubleshooting and problem resolution
• Report to the Production Manager as part of the Operations Team

Requirements

• A minimum of 3–5 years supervisory experience
• Experience in Food Manufacturing facilities
• Post secondary education in a related field
• Hands-on and results-oriented supervisory experience
• Knowledge of preventative equipment maintenance and general mechanical processes
• Knowledge of HACCP, USDA, OSHA and other regulatory standards
• Ability to maintain or exceed goals on yields, productivity and efficiencies
• Ability to understand and interpret safety regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Leadership and supervision of production staff
• Ability to work with a diverse workforce
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to sustain interpersonal and labour relations across cultural and ethnic diversity
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
• Ability to diagnose and coordinate activities to solve mechanical manufacturing issues
• Ability to meet physical demands including intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing and pulling
• Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds or more with assistance may be required
• Willingness and ability to wear personal protective equipment
• Willingness to work typical 8–12 hour shifts, additional unscheduled time, and weekends as required

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in supervising production operations while ensuring compliance with HACCP, GMPs, and safety standards. Proven ability to lead diverse teams, maintain product quality, and achieve productivity targets in food manufacturing environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Supervisory Experience
• HACCP Knowledge
• GMP Compliance
• Production Scheduling
• Effective Communication

Hard Skills

• Production Supervision
• Preventative Equipment Maintenance
• Mechanical Processes
• Quality Control Protocols
• Productivity Analysis
• Safety Regulation Interpretation
• Documentation Accuracy
• Training Delivery
• Operational Capacity Management
• Food Safety Standards

Soft Skills

• Leadership
• Interpersonal Skills
• Team Collaboration
• Cultural Sensitivity
• Effective Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• WSIB Compliance
• HACCP Certification
• WHMIS Certification
• OSHA Compliance

Industry Keywords

• Food Manufacturing
• Production Efficiency
• Shop-Floor Logistics
• Health and Safety Standards
• Operational Standards

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• Word
• Excel