Summary Our manufacturing facility in Mississauga, ON is hiring for a Production Supervisor - Leader, who will provide manufacturing front-line leadership and deliver results. Supervisors - Leaders are responsible for taking ownership in their area of responsibilities for leading, motivating and developing front-line employees to achieve outstanding manufacturing results. This is done through enhancing teamwork, effective communications, actively listening to employees, and driving change. Additionally, the Production Supervisor- Leader must focus on safety, process efficiency and continuous improvement, quality assurance, and meeting customer expectations.

Salary: $75,000 - $79,000 (Eligible for up to 7% bonus) Location : Mississauga, ON.

Shift: Afternoon and Nights

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for preparing and Monitoring the production floor for daily production and adjust production based on inventory
• Lead optimization of production equipment and processes needed to meet and exceed downtime and waste targets.
• Work diligently to drive lines to meet/exceed production targets, while striving to continuously improve individual, team, and company performance
• Train team members to job procedures and best manufacturing practices.
• Instructs and leads team members in the use of and insures compliance in IPM (Integrated Process Management) and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices).
• Provide effective, timely and fair performance disciplinary feedback to team members and document as needed.
• Resource shifts and ensure availability for rotating shifts including weekends in a 24/7 environment
• Review and Close Production orders in system. Ensure accurate and timely inventory records are entered into the information.
• Assist as need in interviewing, hiring and onboarding of new employees.
• Work with other Team Leaders on continuous improvement projects.
• Monitors performance and tracks attendance and vacation approval.
• May pack, process, and contribute to production on an as-needed basis.
• Ensuring safe work conditions for team members.

Requirements:

• A minimum 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing and 1-2 years as a Supervisor.
• Ability to work assigned hours, including overtime, weekends, rotational shifts.
• Experience working in a unionized environment
• Experience with OHSA regulations, HACCP and Food GMP’s(in the bakery environment preferred)
• Computer proficiency and the ability to make arithmetic calculations, complete routine reports and forms, and the ability to understand and follow directions as given are also necessary
• Must have a good grasp of inventory management (cycle counting, materials management, etc.)
• Strong organizational, People leader skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and work with urgency in a fast-paced production environment;
• Must be an effective communicator who inspires and motivates, and creates an environment for open and trusting 2-way communication with all levels in the organization;
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds independently (on an occasional basis).
• Must be able to stand, walk, climb, reach, lift, pull, push, stoop, squat, bend and stretch as needed throughout the assigned eight-hour shift.
• Strong understanding of sanitation, food handling, and food safety practices in a manufacturing environment preferred;
• Must be an effective communicator who inspires and motivates, and creates an environment for open and trusting 2-way communication with all levels in the organization
• SAP knowledge is an Asset.

Wonderbrands Group Competencies FGF Group Competencies: Adaptive Intelligence - Team Members respond effectively to challenges by evolving their skills, mindset, and approach.

• Flexibility, Agility, Adaptability: Thrives in dynamic environments by embracing continuous change. Quickly adjusts to new priorities and actively seeks innovative solutions. Uses setbacks as opportunities for growth and applies a relentless focus on improving outcomes. Approaches challenges with a proactive, solutions-driven mindset and openness to feedback.
• Calculated Risk-Taking: Makes strategic decisions by evaluating options and creating contingency plans.

Collaborative Intelligence - Collaborative intelligence empowers teams to unlock collective strengths and achieve results through synergy and mutual trust.

• Team First and Collaboration: Engages with Team Members and colleagues, builds relationships, and fosters an inclusive, innovative environment.

Entrepreneurial Intelligence - Equips Team Members to identify opportunities, overcome setbacks, and move ideas to execution effectively.

• Continuous Improvement: Drives innovation and optimizes processes to enhance quality and productivity.
• Customer and Product Focus: Addresses need proactively with accountability and a solution-oriented mindset.
• Fierce Execution: Achieves results with a strategic and hands-on approach, learning from mistakes and building trust.

Leadership Competencies Inspire & Energize Team Members

• Continually inspires and develops Team Members and promote cross-functional collaboration.
• Supports, shared knowledge and experience with your Team through authentic conversations and development planning
• Communicates clear expectations
• Uses insight and knowledge to influence others
• Understands and acknowledge differences and modifies style to support unleashing potential
• Demonstrates patience and empathy, while listening

Create Winning Relationships

• Inspire enthusiasm & commitment by communicating a clear path to success
• Empowers others by delegating and providing support and opportunities for growth
• Identifies, raises and resolves conflict
• Builds trust and models the “Coach Approach”

Entrepreneurial Leadership

• Encourages informed risk-taking and supports learning from outcomes.
• Creates an environment where your team enjoys working hard while having fun
• Provides feedback to reinforce results

Disclaimer: The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills.  Please keep in mind that other duties may be added, or this description may be amended at any time.

In compliance with Ontario’s Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current existing vacancy within our organization.

We affirm that our hiring process, including candidate screening, evaluation, and selection, does not involve the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) or automated decision-making tools. All assessments and decisions are conducted by qualified human professionals to ensure fairness, transparency, and compliance with Bill 149.

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