Shift Supervisor

Barry Callebaut Group; Chatham; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry Callebaut Group in Canada (Ontario, Chatham) seeks a Molding Supervisor to oversee all production lines in a Lean environment, ensuring food safety and employee safety compliance.

You will lead a supervisory team, manage schedules, train staff, and drive continuous improvement while coordinating with maintenance and other departments. Requires a college diploma and 3+ years in food manufacturing.

Qualifications

• College diploma/associate degree in relevant fields.
• Minimum 3 years in a food manufacturing or industrial setting with supervisory duties.
• Strong leadership, organizational, teamwork and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; SAP experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of IWS and TPM preferred.
• Ability to work in heat and physically demanding environments; forklift experience a plus.
• First Aid and CPR certification are assets.
• WSIB Part 1 & 2 certification are assets.

Responsibilities

• Embed and maintain a Safety First culture; ensure GMP and employee safety.
• Communicate daily production schedules and ensure follow-up.
• Direct, monitor, and coach workforce; manage performance and discipline.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and promote engagement.
• Oversee sanitation, preventive maintenance, and repairs with maintenance teams.
• Manage production operations including rework and minor repairs as needed.
• Coordinate with other departments to meet production needs.
• Manage staffing: scheduling, attendance, time-off, and timesheets.
• Identify training needs and implement on-the-job training programs.
• Maintain shift accountability: safety, inventory accuracy (SAP), documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

IWS knowledge

TPM knowledge

MS Office proficiency

SAP knowledge

Forklift experience

Education

College Diploma/Associate’s Degree in Food Science, Production Management or Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Forklift (Lift Truck)

Job description

Vacancy Status: Active vacancy (currently recruiting).

About The Role

The Molding Supervisor is responsible for operations, maintenance, planning and efficiencies of operating all lines in the production departments in a Lean Manufacturing environment. The Molding Supervisor has a strong commitment to food and employee safety and ensures compliance for both. Ongoing, consistent application and monitoring of BRC, HACCP, GMP and Health and Safety programs and regulations. The Molding Supervisor ensures food and employee safety in their daily routine.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for embedding and maintaining a "Safety First" mindset and ensuring compliance with food safety standards, GMP practices, and employee safety requirements.
• Communicate daily production schedules, expectations, and requirements to the team, ensuring alignment and follow-up on completion.
• Direct, monitor, and evaluate workforce performance, behaviors, and work areas, including coaching, discipline, and support when needed.
• Lead and promote continuous improvement initiatives, encouraging team participation and engagement.
• Oversee sanitation, preventive maintenance (PM), and production-related repairs, coordinating closely with maintenance teams across shifts.
• Ensure smooth production operations, including managing rework, minor repairs, and supporting hands-on activities when required.
• Coordinate effectively with other departments to address production needs and ensure operational continuity.
• Manage staffing activities, including scheduling, attendance tracking, time-off management, and maintaining accurate reports and timesheets.
• Identify training needs, develop and implement training programs (including OJT), and support employee development.
• Maintain operational accountability during shifts, including safety, security, inventory accuracy (SAP entries), documentation, and compliance with company procedures.

About You

• College Diploma/Associate’s Degree in Food Science, Production Management or Business Administration
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a food manufacturing or industrial environment, including supervisory responsibility.
• Strong leadership, organizational, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; SAP experience is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of Integrated Work Systems (IWS) and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) is preferred.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to heat and physical demands, including moving throughout the facility.
• Lift Truck experience is an asset.
• First Aid and CPR certification are an asset.
• WSIB Part 1 & 2 certification are an asset.

Compensation

Annual Range: $69,850 - $87,300 CAD

Working Hours

6:45pm to 7:00am

Shift Details

Continental Night Shift

At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.