Production Supervisor evening shift

agropur; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

Employee assistance program

Retirement plan

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Agropur is seeking an Evening Shift Production Supervisor to join its St-Laurent team. The role involves coordinating daily production activities, delivering the plan, and ensuring safety, quality and efficiency across processes from reception to shipping.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, with knowledge of HACCP, SQF, GMP and strong leadership skills. Union experience is an asset and the company offers comprehensive benefits and a structured career

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or college degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Food Processing, or related field.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience in food/dairy and unionized settings is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily production activities from raw materials through processing, packaging, and shipping to meet schedules and customer requirements.
• Deliver the production plan in volume, quality, and cost by coordinating processes and teams.
• Supervise, coach and develop production staff while promoting engagement and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, quality and food-safety standards (HACCP, SQF, GMP) and labor agreements.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Manufacturing processes

Education

College or Bachelor degree in operations management/engineering

Tools

Kronos

Workday

Job description

Job Type: Regular

The Production Supervisor is responsible for managing production teams, overseeing manufacturing processes, and ensuring the efficient execution of operations from raw material reception to finished product distribution. Reporting to the Production Manager, the role plays a key part in delivering production targets in terms of quality, quantity, cost, and timelines, while fostering a strong culture of safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. As a change agent, the Production Supervisor contributes to the transformation of operations by promoting efficiency, accountability, and employee engagement.

We believe that teamwork, collaborating and sharing perspectives is essential to achieving the best results.

Agropur is looking for an Evening Shift Production Supervisor to join its team in St-Laurent.

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Production Supervisor plays a key role in achieving production objectives related to quality, volume, cost and timelines, while fostering a strong culture of health and safety, operational excellence and continuous improvement.

As a change agent, the Production Supervisor contributes to the transformation of operations by promoting efficiency, accountability, and employee engagement.

Work schedule: Monday to Friday, from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m..

An environment where collaboration is encouraged and valued:

• Years of service recognition for vacation calculation
• Flexible group insurance plan including telemedicine services
• Employee assistance program
• Opportunities to invest in yourself (career development, etc.)
• Retirement plan with employer contributions
• Salary scale 004: $73,000 to $91,200 (base salary will be determined based on your academic background, experience, training, and skills related to the role)

How you will contribute to collective success:

• Coordinate daily production activities, from raw material receiving through processing, packaging, aging (where applicable), and shipping, while ensuring adherence to schedules and customer requirements.
• Deliver the production plan in terms of volume, quality, and cost by effectively coordinating manufacturing processes and work teams.
• Ensure optimal management of raw materials, ingredients, and cleaning products.
• Plan and manage workforce requirements based on operational needs.
• Supervise, coach, and develop production teams while fostering engagement, accountability, and collaboration.
• Ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements and maintain positive labor relations.
• Promote and enforce health and safety standards, including participation in key programs such as lockout/tagout, machine safety, confined spaces, WHMIS, and related initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with quality, sanitation, and food safety requirements (e.g., SQF, HACCP, GMP).
• Oversee sanitation activities and ensure equipment cleanliness is maintained.
• Support compliance with environmental requirements and sustainable practices.
• Monitor and communicate key performance indicators (KPIs) and contribute to performance improvement efforts.
• Initiate, support, and lead continuous improvement initiatives aimed at optimizing processes, increasing efficiency, and reducing waste.
• Participate in plant committees and contribute to achieving strategic objectives.
• Foster a culture of operational efficiency and continuous improvement aligned with organizational values.

The type of team player who fits in:

• College diploma or bachelor's degree in operations management, Engineering, Food Processing, or another related field.
• 3 to 5 years of production supervisory experience within the food or pharmaceutical manufacturing industries.
• Experience working in a unionized environment.
• Knowledge of health and safety, quality, and food safety standards, including HACCP and SQF.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; experience with systems such as Kronos or Workday is considered an asset.

A role for those who know that the best results are built through teamwork.

People are at the heart of our success. Our culture encourages collaboration, transparency, and accountability in order to generate value and achieve sustainable results. Being part of the team means committing to an environment where everyone's impact truly matters.

Qualifications:

Education Required:

College diploma or bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Food Processing, or a related field required.

Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

Experience Required:

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a supervisory role within a manufacturing environment required.
• Experience in the food or dairy industry is an asset.
• Experience in a unionized environment is an asset.

Certification/Licensure Required:

None

Skills Required:

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to drive change and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and operational eff