Shift Manager

St. Stephen, NB
On-site
Posted Nov 7, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: 3+ years
Posting language: English

Job summary

Lead and supervise production teams during the assigned shift to meet safety, quality, and efficiency targets while ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Foster a positive team environment and drive continuous improvement in manufacturing operations.

Job details

Who We Are Founded in 1873, Ganong stands as Canada's oldest family owned and operated chocolate company. With a rich heritage and unwavering commitment to quality, we proudly produce our renowned confections in the Canada’s Chocolate Town, St. Stephen, New Brunswick. The Role Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Shift Manager is responsible for leading and supervising production teams to meet safety, quality, and efficiency targets during their assigned shift. They play a critical role in ensuring compliance with food safety standards, fostering a positive team environment, and driving continuous improvement initiatives within the manufacturing process. This role requires working a rotating 12-hour shift schedule (2 days, 2 nights, followed by 4 days off). The Opportunity Join Ganong and become a part of our story, where crafting confections to inspire life's sweetest moments is at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our core values of safety, integrity, and heritage, we offer an inclusive culture that blends tradition with innovation. Discover endless opportunities for growth and impact as we create confections that bring joy and shape the future of sweet experiences. Who You Are We are seeking an experienced leader with a strong background in food manufacturing. You are passionate about safety, quality, and team success, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. You have the ability to motivate and engage employees while identifying opportunities for operational improvement. Qualifications * Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a food manufacturing or production environment, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role. * Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and other food safety programs. * Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and engage teams. * Proficiency in production software and Microsoft Office Suite. * Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies is an asset. * Ability to work a rotating 12-hour shift schedule (2 days, 2 nights, followed by 4 days off), including holidays and overtime as required. * Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Join our Sweet Team: Become an integral part of Ganong as the Shift Manager, steering our company to new heights where fun, boldness, and quality are not just celebrated but valued. If this sounds like the perfect step in your sweet career path, apply online today. We're actively reviewing and interviewing eligible candidates on a rolling basis, so don't delay in submitting your application. We appreciate all applicants' interest, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Ganong is committed to fostering an environment that is diverse, inclusive, and representative of the communities we serve. #cooke-dnp

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires 3–5 years of experience in food manufacturing or production, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role, and knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and other food safety programs. Candidates need strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, proficiency with production software and Microsoft Office, and availability for a rotating 12-hour shift schedule, holidays, and overtime.