Production Supervisor (National Mobility Program) - GTA/Ontario

Wonderbrands•Etobicoke, ON

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Leader-Supervisor (National Mobility Program) is a leadership role designed to build a pipeline of qualified production leaders to support Wonderbrands manufacturing facilities in Ontario. Reporting to the Shift Leader and Operations Leader, the Leader-Supervisor provides hands-on leadership on the production floor, ensures production schedules are met safely and efficiently, and supports continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This role requires mandatory geographic mobility. Successful candidates will complete structured training at a Wonderbrands GTA facility and, following qualification, will be assigned to a Wonderbrands location in the GTA/Ontario based on business needs.

Requirements

Post-secondary education in Operations Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field
Demonstrated leadership capability in a manufacturing or operations environment
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to lead and motivate teams in a fast-paced environment
Strong problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset
Flexibility to workdays, afternoons, nights, weekends, and varying shift schedule
Mandatory geographic mobility
Willingness and ability to relocate to any Wonderbrands facility in the GTA/Ontario, based on business needs

Nice To Haves

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.
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

Responsibilities

Lead by example and foster a culture of safety, respect, and teamwork
Provide hands-on leadership to Team Leaders and production crews on one or more production lines
Conduct pre-shift huddles and provide clear direction and performance feedback
Ensure production schedules are achieved while responding effectively to operational issues
Coordinate manpower, materials, and departmental activities to ensure smooth plant operations
Lead, coach, mentor, and train Team Leaders and Team Members
Support engagement, accountability, and capability development within teams
Act as a role model for Wonderbrands leadership behaviors and values
Enforce all Wonderbrands safety, GMP, food safety, and quality standards
Maintain a safe working environment through inspections and adherence to procedures
Assist in testing and implementation of new equipment, processes, or products
Ensure compliance with all regulatory, environmental, and safety requirements
Utilize Wonderbrands systems (including OMS) to support production targets and KPIs
Assist the Shift Leader in achieving daily operational performance objectives
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, cost, and efficiency
Support operations at assigned facilities outside the GTA following training
Adapt quickly to new sites, teams, and operating environments
Act as a temporary or permanent Leader-Supervisor based on site requirements
Act as a backup to the Shift Leader when required
Perform other duties as assigned to support business needs