Supervisor, Production

Position Summary: Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Production Supervisor will be responsible to supervise post/pre-production operations, in coordination with maintenance and sanitation activities, to meet requirements for safety, regulatory compliance, environment, quality, customer service and cost. As part of the Plant’s production supervisory team, contributes to building and maintaining a culture of continuous improvement of processes, efficiencies and productivity. Work Schedule: 7:00am (40-hours/week) Contract: 12 months Key Accountabilities: Deliver results for production lines on assigned shift(s) in accordance with approved production plans/schedules to meet business objectives. This is achieved by: Providing effective leadership and direction to hourly employees (coaching, cross-training, addressing and resolution of HR-related issues and concerns); Appropriate resource allocation; Communication and an on-going reinforcement of production performance indicators/requirements (i.e. health and safety; food safety and quality, customer service, cost, etc.). Check weekly and daily production schedules and stock available against plans and advise the plant management of any discrepancies/issues to ensure uninterrupted production process and meeting required efficiency/productivity levels; Contribute to reviews and analysis of the production performance indicators / requirements to maximize the value and quality of production outputs; Monitor production environment (i.e. equipment, quality, cost, efficiencies, yield, etc.) through establishing a feedback mechanism to ensure proactive resolution of production issues and consistent quality of work and product; Ensure all plant sanitation SOP’s are met prior to each day operations start-up; Conduct inspections, compile reports, identify sanitation violations, recommending changes as needed; Contribute to reviews and analysis of the plant sanitation program to maximize effectiveness of the program. Requirements: Post-Secondary degree or diploma with emphasis on food processing, business management, with a minimum of 3-5 years of industry experience; a combination of education and experience will be considered; Strong knowledge of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point), WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) and Lean manufacturing concepts; Proven experience in and ability to manage workforce within the guidelines provided through Collective Agreement / Terms and Conditions, and Human Resources policies and guidelines; Ability to work cross-functionally; Strong communication and analytical skills; Knowledge of MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook). Hiring Range: CAD $56,523- $75,458 Please note that the expected hiring range provided is derived from a group of like roles within Sofina. The final offer amount for this role will be dependent on geographical region, applicable experience, skillset of the candidate and internal equity. This position is currently an active vacancy. #SFOO Sofina Foods Inc. is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements, for the purpose of accommodation under AODA, known to Human Resources when they are contacted for an interview.

The Production Supervisor manages daily operations, including resource allocation and staff leadership, to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency targets are met. They also oversee sanitation compliance and monitor production performance indicators to drive continuous improvement.

Candidates must possess a post-secondary degree or diploma in food processing or business management with 3-5 years of industry experience. Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, WHMIS, and Lean manufacturing principles is required.

• Regulatory CompliancePreferred
• LeadershipPreferred
• Quality ControlPreferred
• MS-OfficePreferred
• CommunicationPreferred
• Lean ManufacturingPreferred
• CoachingPreferred

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• Production supervision
• Leadership
• Resource allocation
• GMP
• HACCP
• WHMIS
• Lean manufacturing
• Sanitation management
• Quality control
• Performance indicators
• Communication
• Analytical skills
• MS Office
• Coaching
• Cross-training
• Regulatory compliance
• Employee Coaching
• Business Objectives
• Analytical Skills
• Production Planning
• Microsoft Excel
• Management
• Good Manufacturing Practices
• Customer Service
• Regulatory Compliance
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Development Environment
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Hazard Analysis And Critical Control Points (HACCP)
• Hazard Analysis
• Lean Manufacturing
• Microsoft Outlook
• Operations
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Production Line
• Production Process
• Sanitation
• Resource Allocation
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems
• Coordinating

• Manufacturing
• Food & Beverage
• Management & Leadership
• Production Supervisor
• Production Supervisor (General)
• Manufacturing Supervisors
• First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 26, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week