Production Supervisor - Relief (Available January 4, 2027)

Lactalis Group; Winchester; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary

Bonus program

4 weeks vacation

Benefits starting day 1

Pension match

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer day

Learning & development

Career mobility

Job summary

Lactalis Canada in Winchester, ON, seeks a Relief Production Supervisor to oversee day-to-day butter production operations, ensuring safety, quality, and meeting production targets while guiding a team and coordinating resources.

You will implement continuous improvement, manage scheduling, uphold GMP and SOP standards, and work a Monday–Friday days shift with 24/7 coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• College diploma or University degree preferably in Food Science or Engineering.
• Minimum two (2) years experience in food production supervision.
• Experienced as a supervisor and/or providing leadership to production teams in dairy or related food or pharmaceutical industry.
• HACCP exposure preferred.
• Certified and/or experienced in the supervisory responsibilities under WSIB/WCB, OSHA, and First Aid an asset.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, planning and decision making skills.
• Proficient with SAP and standard office software.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day butter production operations in Winchester, ensuring safety and targets are met.
• Lead and develop staff, manage scheduling, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure GMP and SOP adherence and coordinate sanitation and equipment readiness.
• Support budgeting, safety compliance, and production planning activities.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team facilitation

Communication

Education

College diploma or University degree in Food Science or Engineering

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Lotus Notes

Excel

Job description

About Us

Welcome to Lactalis Canada! We’re proud to be Canada’s #1 branded dairy company and to be consistently recognized as one of the country’s top employers by Forbes. Our purpose is to enrich and nurture the lives of Canadians by offering the best of dairy from Canada’s favourite dairy brands like Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, Balderson, Astro and Lactantia. In fact, our products can be found in over 90% of Canadian refrigerators in any given time. As part of Lactalis Group, the world’s leading dairy company, we remain focused on innovation and quality and are seeking like-minded individuals to join us as we continue our growth journey.

About Us

Welcome to Lactalis Canada! We’re proud to be Canada’s #1 branded dairy company and to be consistently recognized as one of the country’s top employers by Forbes. Our purpose is to enrich and nurture the lives of Canadians by offering the best of dairy from Canada’s favourite dairy brands like Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, Balderson, Astro and Lactantia. In fact, our products can be found in over 90% of Canadian refrigerators in any given time. As part of Lactalis Group, the world’s leading dairy company, we remain focused on innovation and quality and are seeking like-minded individuals to join us as we continue our growth journey.

Job Purpose

The Production Supervisor (Relief) is responsible for supervising the day-to-day butter production operations at Winchester including proactively conducting root cause analysis and correcting operating issues and employee activities. The position is responsible for ensuring a safe operation, key targets and results are achieved, effective management of resources, identifying and leading continuous improvement initiatives, and scheduling and related services to help ensure production objectives are met.

Critical Success Factors

• Support operation of the production departments/teams to ensure that quantitative and qualitative measures included in the operating plan are met, including those related to standard costs, cost reductions, productivity, health and safety, GMP, sanitation, customer satisfaction, production scheduling, staffing and capital/technological improvement plans by measuring, analyzing and executing corrective actions in these areas. Promote a focus on excellence in all production activities including those required to support optimal quality, yield and cost containment, and minimal re-work or downgrades.
• Provide leadership to improve health and safety performance by being a role model in safety and demonstrating due diligence through applying the corporate health & safety program elements. These focus on incident prevention through hazard identification, implementing necessary controls, training, education, and audits. Where necessary, take corrective action to address unsafe situations and employee behaviours, uphold Parmalat’s cardinal and other safety rules and procedures, and communicate with appropriate resources to address any hazardous conditions or unsafe employee conduct.
• Provide leadership and supervision to staff by providing work direction, performance feedback, and recommendations for training and development. Promote a positive labour-management relationship and ensure compliance with the Company’s corporate and legal obligations under the Collective Agreement (where applicable), as well as various statutes and regulations such as the Employment Standards Act, Workers Compensation Act, and the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Ensure GMP and S.O.Ps are adhered to at all times, and that all products consistently meet specifications. When assigned, ensure timely and thorough sanitation of all equipment and facilities to allow for efficient and on-time production start-up and delivery of products to customers.

Other Duties As Required

• Participate in the development and implementation of operational and capital budgets, safety compliance, training and production plans by monitoring results against plan and support corrective action plans accordingly.
• Work schedule: Primarily Monday to Friday Days shift, however the Relief Supervisor is required to be available to work a 24 / 7 shift schedule to cover shifts as required to ensure uninterrupted 24/7 Shift Supervisor Coverage.

Qualifications

• College diploma or University degree preferably in Food Science or Engineering.
• Minimum two (2) years experience in food production supervision.
• Experienced as a supervisor and/or providing leadership to production teams in dairy or related food or pharmaceutical industry. HACCP exposure preferred.
• Certified and/or experienced in the supervisory responsibilities under WSIB/WCB, OSHA, and First Aid an asset.
• Strong interpersonal, and verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, planning, and decision making skills.
• Ability to diagnose and coordinate activities to resolve mechanical manufacturing issues in food manufacturing.
• Team facilitation/leadership skills and ability to develop employees and implement continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficient with standard office computer technology such as Lotus Notes, Microsoft Office (Word & Excel), as well as business systems such as SAP.

Competency

• Care
• Dare
• Inspire
• Share
• Team work
• Product manufacturing
• People Management

What Lactalis Will Offer

• A Competitive Base Salary
• A Performance-Based Bonus System
• 4 Weeks of Vacation
• Benefits starting day 1
• A Pension Program with an Employer Match at 100% of up to 6%
• Tuition reimbursement plan of up to $3,000/year
• A Volunteer Day to give back to your community
• Learning and Development opportunities
• A commitment to internal career advancement with potential for international mobility

Our ESG Commitment

Our ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) roadmap drives our sustainability mission. We aim to positively impact communities and the planet by enabling stakeholders including our people, consumers, customers, suppliers, dairy farmers, government, and industry partners to have a positive impact on the wellbeing of our communities and the planet through all that we do.

At Lactalis Canada, we value our employees as catalysts for positive change. Together, we will create a sustainable future, promote belonging, and make a lasting impact on the world.

Our Commitment To DEI

Fuel Our Culture with Your Uniqueness! Lactalis thrives on the value each person brings. We're dedicated to amplifying diverse voices, inviting personal and professional growth, and embracing everyone's true selves. We're committed to crafting an environment that genuinely welcomes all, reflecting the richness of our people and communities. We apply an equal access to employment program and invite women, aboriginal people, visible minorities, and people with disabilities to apply.

Our promise extends to accessible processes and spaces. If you require accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent), please inform our Talent Acquisition team – confidentiality will be maintained.

Note

Lactalis Canada does not conduct credit or background checks through LinkedIn. If required, we'll contact you after signing a Job Offer.

Compensation

As part of our commitment to fairness, trust, and transparency and our ambition to be an Employer of Choice, the base salary range for this position is:$70,100.00–$87,600.00 .

Please note: Along with a comprehensive Total Rewards package, your actual base salary will be fair, competitive, and be based on your skills, experience, and qualifications.