Production Supervisor

Agropur•Bedford, NS

25d•Onsite

About The Position

Agropur is seeking a Production Supervisor to coordinate daily production activities from raw material reception through processing, packaging, aging, and shipping. The role involves delivering production plans in terms of volume, quality, and cost, ensuring proper utilization of resources, and managing labor requirements. The supervisor will lead and develop production teams, foster engagement, and ensure compliance with collective agreements and positive labor relations. A strong emphasis is placed on maintaining and enforcing health, safety, quality, food safety, and sanitation standards, including participation in major safety programs and environmental compliance. The position also involves monitoring KPIs, driving performance improvement, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. The supervisor will contribute to achieving strategic objectives and fostering a culture of operational performance and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

Responsibilities

Coordinate daily production activities from raw material reception through processing, packaging, aging (if applicable), and shipping, ensuring adherence to schedules and customer requirements.
Deliver production plans in terms of volume, quality, and cost by effectively coordinating manufacturing processes and workforce activities.
Ensure proper utilization and management of raw materials, ingredients, and cleaning products.
Plan and manage labour requirements to meet operational needs.
Supervise, coach, and develop production teams, fostering engagement, accountability, and collaboration.
Ensure compliance with collective agreements and support positive labour relations.
Maintain and enforce health and safety standards, including participation in major safety programs (lockout/tagout, machine safety, confined spaces, WHMIS, etc.).
Ensure compliance with quality, food safety, and sanitation requirements (e.g., SQF, HACCP, GMP).
Oversee sanitation activities and ensure proper maintenance of equipment cleanliness.
Participate in environmental program compliance and sustainable practices.
Monitor and communicate key performance indicators (KPIs) and drive performance improvement.
Initiate, support, and lead continuous improvement initiatives aimed at optimizing processes, increasing efficiency, and reducing waste.
Participate in plant committees and contribute to achieving strategic objectives.
Foster a strong culture of operational performance and continuous improvement aligned with organizational values.
Responsible for employee relations including work direction of employees, hiring, training, performance reviews, administering policies and procedures, disciplinary action, and compensation recommendations.
Directs implementation of departmental objectives, goals and policies.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies, procedures and guidelines.
Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices.
Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
Support safety policies and programs.