Production Supervisor

Job summary

Oversee day-to-day manufacturing-floor activities for approximately 30 employees, including operators, team leaders, and administrative support staff. Ensure shift performance across safety, quality, productivity, compliance, cost, and employee relations.

Job details

Location: North York Full time Onsite Salary: $80,000 + JOB DESCRIPTION The Supervisor, Production will oversee the day-to-day activities of approximately 30 employees on the manufacturing floor of a highly regulated pharmaceutical producer, including operators, team leaders, and administrative support staff. This individual will be accountable for safety, quality, productivity, compliance, cost, employee relations, and overall shift performance. REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Minimum three years of relevant experience in a production/manufacturing environment Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and lead projects independently Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels, from the manufacturing floor to VP-level stakeholders Ability to clearly explain complex information, decisions, and operational challenges Practical experience with continuous improvement, process improvement, productivity, or cost-reduction initiatives Ability to provide detailed examples of personal contributions and measurable results Experience facilitating or delivering training Bachelor of Engineering preferred; Bachelor of Science also considered (diplomas & certificates are NOT valid) Willingness and ability to work the full rotating shift schedule NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Experience in a GMP-regulated environment – Preferred Pharmaceutical, food, cosmetics, consumer packaged goods, or another highly regulated manufacturing background Previous experience leading employees or coordinating work across a production team Experience supporting Quality, Maintenance, Validation, or operational excellence functions Vacancy: This posting is for a currently vacant role, and the successful candidate will be hired into an existing open position. *Artificial Intelligence tools are used to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position

What you’ll do

Oversee day-to-day manufacturing-floor activities for approximately 30 employees, including operators, team leaders, and administrative support staff. Ensure shift performance across safety, quality, productivity, compliance, cost, and employee relations.

Requirements

Requires at least three years of relevant production or manufacturing experience, strong communication and cross-functional leadership skills, and practical experience with improvement initiatives and training. A bachelor's degree in engineering is preferred, with a bachelor's degree in science also considered, and candidates must be able to work the full rotating shift schedule.

Listed skills

• Continuous Improvement · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• Cross-Functional Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Production Supervision
• Manufacturing Operations
• Employee Leadership
• Safety
• Quality
• Regulatory Compliance
• Productivity Improvement
• Cost Reduction
• Continuous Improvement
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Project Leadership
• Employee Relations
• Training Delivery
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• GMP

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Management & Leadership
• Engineering
• Security & Safety

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