PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR - CPG

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR - CPG (consumer packaged goods) COMPANY - GREATER TORONTO AREA Compensation: $75,000 to $85,000 salary range + a performance bonus The Opportunity Our client, an established and very well-respected consumer packaged goods manufacturing company, is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to join its operations team in the Greater Toronto Area. Reporting to a senior member of the Operations team, the Production Supervisor will provide day-to-day leadership and direction to employees within a fast-paced manufacturing environment for a designated daily shift (Monday to Friday only). The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting safe, efficient and consistent production while ensuring established quality, food safety and operating standards are maintained. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on manufacturing leader who enjoys working closely with employees, solving operational challenges and contributing to the ongoing improvement of plant performance. A customer-service-orientation and a high sense of urgency will be required for this role, as well as a good degree of flexibility and an openness to new production concepts. Key Responsibilities Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching and direction to production employees for a designated daily shift (Monday to Friday only) Coordinate production activities to support daily operating requirements and production targets. Ensure appropriate staffing and labour utilization within assigned areas. Monitor production performance and address issues that may impact safety, quality, efficiency or output. Ensure compliance with company policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and applicable food safety requirements. Promote and maintain a strong health and safety culture throughout the operation. Support appropriate sanitation and housekeeping standards within production areas. Work collaboratively with Maintenance and other plant functions to address equipment issues and minimize operational downtime. Identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency and overall manufacturing performance. Support continuous improvement initiatives within the facility. Lead or participate in regular team meetings and communicate operational priorities to employees. Provide coaching, feedback and support to employees while promoting accountability and teamwork. Respond effectively to changing production requirements and operational issues as they arise. Qualifications At least 2-3 years of shift supervisory or team leadership experience within a manufacturing environment, ideally within food, beverage or another consumer packaged goods operation. Previous experience leading and developing front-line production employees. Good understanding of manufacturing processes and production operations. Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP and/or other food safety and quality programs. Strong commitment to workplace health and safety. Experience working within a unionized manufacturing environment is considered an asset. Strong communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to coach and motivate employees. Ability to make sound decisions and respond effectively to operational challenges. Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and general production/operational systems.

Provide day-to-day leadership and direction to production employees to ensure safe, efficient, and consistent manufacturing output. Coordinate daily activities to meet production targets while maintaining strict food safety and quality standards.

Requires 2-3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within the CPG or food and beverage sector. Candidates must have knowledge of GMP and HACCP standards and strong leadership skills to motivate front-line employees.

• Performance Bonus

• Continuous ImprovementPreferred
• Operational EfficiencyPreferred
• Problem solvingPreferred
• Food safetyPreferred
• Quality ControlPreferred
• Microsoft OfficePreferred
• CoachingPreferred
• Team LeadershipPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Production Supervision
• Team Leadership
• Manufacturing Operations
• GMP
• HACCP
• Food Safety
• Workplace Health and Safety
• Continuous Improvement
• Labor Utilization
• Problem Solving
• Coaching
• Microsoft Office
• Unionized Environment Management
• Staffing Coordination
• Operational Efficiency
• Quality Control

• Manufacturing
• Management & Leadership
• Food & Beverage
• Security & Safety
• Logistics

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Oct 1, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level

Application method

Direct apply is available