Junior Supervisor, Production - Calgary

Calgary, AB
On-site
Posted Oct 8, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: High school
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

Lead and coordinate production activities on assigned lines, including operator tasks, production pace, changeovers, and accurate real-time tracking and reporting. Support food safety, quality, and safety compliance, escalate issues, and contribute to continuous improvement and corrective actions.

Job details

About Us Agrocrop Exports Ltd. is a trusted leader in the processing and export of Pulses, Beans, Lentils, Peas, and Grains, specializing in Private Label consumer packaging. Based in Canada and backed by HACCP and BRC “AA” certifications, we ensure the highest standards of quality, safety, and reliability in every product. Serving major retailers across North America and Europe, our modern processing and packaging facility, combined with deep industry expertise, has positioned us as the largest Private Label processor of packaged pulses in the Western Hemisphere. Our continued growth is driven by innovation, operational excellence, and a deep commitment to our customers and partners worldwide. Role Summary Reporting to the Calgary Production Supervisor, the Junior Supervisor, Production - Calgary, is responsible for front line execution of production activities during the shift. This role provides hands on leadership to operators, ensures tasks are performed safely and according to standard work, supports food safety and quality requirements, and maintains real time production tracking. The Lead Hand acts as the first point of coordination and escalation on the floor and supports the Supervisor in delivering daily production objectives. Key Responsibilities Production Execution & Line Leadership – Lead daily production activities on assigned lines, ensure operators follow the schedule, standard work, and production instructions. Monitor live performance, manage pace, and coordinate changeovers as directed by the Supervisor. Live Production Tracking & Reporting – Perform real time tracking of production runs, record outputs, downtime, issues, and material usage. Complete shift reports accurately and submit before shift end. Ensure picks, schedules, and production data are correctly updated in ERP and tracking files. FSQA & Quality Compliance Support – Perform and verify in process quality checks, material verification (lot numbers, SKU, FIFO/FEFO), retort quality verification, and batch documentation. Identify and immediately escalate deviations or non conformances to the Supervisor and QA. People Coordination & On Shift Leadership – Assign daily tasks to operators, manage employee breaks to maintain continuous production, support new hires, and reinforce GMP, quality, and safety expectations. Promote teamwork and accountability on the floor. Safety & GMP Enforcement – Enforce PPE and safety rules, monitor safe work practices, participate in safety walkthroughs, and immediately report hazards or incidents to the Supervisor. Support investigations and corrective actions. Continuous Improvement & Issue Identification – Identify operational inefficiencies, waste, or recurring issues. Participate in Gemba walks, Tier meetings, and CI activities. Support root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions. Any other assigned duties. Qualifications Minimum 2–3 years experience in a food manufacturing or production environment Demonstrated experience operating and coordinating production lines Working knowledge of: GMPs and food safety requirements Production documentation and data recording Material flow, picks, and consumption tracking Experience supporting retort or thermal processing operations (asset) Skills & Competencies Strong floor leadership and communication skills Ability to coordinate people and tasks in a fast paced environment High attention to detail for quality, documentation, and data accuracy Problem solving mindset with ability to recognize and escalate issues quickly Basic computer skills (ERP, production tracking files, reporting tools) Education & Certifications High School Diploma required Food Safety / GMP training required Leadership, CI, or Lean training considered an asset Working Conditions Continuous standing and walking on production floor Occasional lifting, bending, and manual handling Food manufacturing environment with noise, temperature variation, and production equipment Continuous monitoring of line performance, product quality, documentation, and safety conditions Moderate stress associated with live production, pace management, and real time issue resolution Shift Requirements Must be willing to work occasional overtime, weekends, or extended hours to support operational needs. Benefits: Company events Dental care Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off Vision care Agrocrop Exports Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and are dedicated to a fair and accessible hiring process. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Notice to Applicants: This posting represents an active vacancy. AI-enabled recruitment tools may be used to assist with parts of the applicant screening process, but all evaluations and hiring decisions are made by our hiring team.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires 2–3 years of experience in food manufacturing or production, including operating and coordinating production lines, plus working knowledge of GMPs, food safety, production documentation, and material tracking. A high school diploma and Food Safety or GMP training are required; retort or thermal processing experience is an asset.