Production Supervisor

Job summary

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading, motivating, and developing front-line employees to achieve manufacturing results while ensuring safety and quality standards. They oversee daily production floor operations, manage inventory, and drive continuous improvement projects to meet production targets.

Job details

Job Posting Ready For a Tasty New Challenge? 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. Location: Mississauga, ON. What Wonderbrands Offers: Wonderbrands believe in Home Grown Talent and accelerated career growth Competitive Compensation, Health, and Dental Benefits Pension plan with matching contribution Bonuses Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - Restaurants, gyms, shopping, etc. 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. What is the recipe for a great career at WonderbrandsWonderbrands, is a leading Canadian bakery with 140 years of experience in baking packaged breads. We are the makers of Wonder Bread, Country Harvest, D’Italiano, Gadoua, and Casa Mendosa. We have a network of 14 Bakery Manufacturing facilities across Canada. Wonderbrands, now part of the FGF Brands Group of companies, is unlocking an incredible opportunity for growth through a focus on production innovation capabilities, through a leading-edge supply chain practice and investing deeply in communities where we bake. We are heavily focused on embracing an entrepreneurial drive and a highly collaborative start up culture with an emphasis on cross-functional collaboration. 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. 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. #INDOPBR

What you’ll do

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading, motivating, and developing front-line employees to achieve manufacturing results while ensuring safety and quality standards. They oversee daily production floor operations, manage inventory, and drive continuous improvement projects to meet production targets.

Requirements

Candidates must have 3-5 years of manufacturing experience and 1-2 years in a supervisory role, preferably in a unionized bakery environment. Proficiency in inventory management, safety regulations like OHSA and HACCP, and the ability to work rotating shifts are required.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health benefits
• Dental benefits
• Pension plan with matching contribution
• Bonuses
• Discount program

Listed skills

• SAP · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• Quality assurance · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Multitasking · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Production supervision
• Manufacturing leadership
• Inventory management
• Process improvement
• Quality assurance
• Team motivation
• Safety compliance
• HACCP
• GMP
• OHSA regulations
• SAP
• Performance management
• Communication
• Multitasking
• Conflict resolution
• Training
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Supply Chain
• Lifting Ability
• Baking
• Arithmetic
• Breads
• Good Manufacturing Practices
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Cycle Counting
• Decision Making Software
• Development Environment
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Leadership
• Hazard Analysis And Critical Control Points (HACCP)
• Innovation
• Inventory Management
• Materials Management
• Employee Onboarding
• Production Equipment
• Sanitation
• Quality Assurance
• SAP Knowledge Warehouse
• Process Management
• Teamwork

Job areas

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

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