Production Supervisor

Agri Foods•Delta, BC

38d•CA$75,000 - CA$92,000•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Production Supervisor in a fast-paced production facility focused on premium plant-based and dairy products. The ideal candidate will be excited to lead people, solve problems, and drive improvements on the production floor. The role emphasizes creating and supporting a positive, respectful, and inclusive workplace culture, valuing health & safety, food quality, and environmental responsibility. Continuous learning is encouraged, including training in leadership, safety (WorkSafeBC), quality systems, and ESG initiatives. The position operates within a collaborative, unionized environment, committed to fair and constructive labour relations, and takes pride in being part of a mission-driven team focused on accountability, sustainability, and operational excellence.

Requirements

Solutions-focused leader who remains calm and decisive under pressure in a unionized environment.
Ability to build credible, respectful relationships with employees, union representatives, and cross-functional partners.
Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving production environment.
Lead with integrity, fairness, and consistency, and take ownership of team outcomes.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to coach, provide feedback, and resolve conflicts effectively.
Continuous improvement mindset, using data and frontline insights to support operational decisions.
Strong leadership skills, with experience in coaching, performance management, and team development.
Communicate effectively—both verbally and in writing—with frontline teams, peers, and management.
Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess data, identify trends, and make informed decisions.
Proficient with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook), and comfortable using production and inventory management systems (e.g., ERP/WMS).
Understand and apply occupational health and safety regulations, GMPs, HACCP, and food safety standards.
Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, production flow, and equipment operations in a food processing environment.
Can interpret and apply company policies, collective agreements, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) in day-to-day decision-making.
3–5 years of supervisory experience in a food or beverage manufacturing environment, with proven success leading frontline teams.
Experience working in a unionized setting, including grievance handling, conflict resolution, and application of collective agreements.
Hands-on experience with production planning, scheduling, and workflow coordination to meet operational targets.
Completed relevant leadership, supervisory, or management training, either through formal education or industry programs.
Experience supporting or managing Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) programs, including compliance with WorkSafeBC regulations, incident response, and workplace inspections.
Experience maintaining and enforcing Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP, and food safety protocols, including audit readiness.
Worked with cross-functional teams such as Environment Health and Safety (EHS), Quality, Maintenance, and Warehouse to drive operational results.

Nice To Haves

Experience and/or education in lean manufacturing and/or Six Sigma
APICS certification
Experience using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems or Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) to monitor production performance
Experience with GMP, HACCP, and food safety audits

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and support production team members to build a fully trained, safety- and quality-focused workforce that delivers consistent, high-standard products to customers.
Plan and organize daily production activities, set shift priorities, assign tasks, and ensure efficient execution of the production schedule.
Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as output, waste, downtime, and labour efficiency; prepare and communicate daily shift reports.
Manage people-related responsibilities, including attendance tracking, performance feedback, conflict resolution, and ensuring compliance with WorkSafeBC safety regulations and the collective agreement.
Implement and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensure employee adherence through routine audits and coaching.
Apply HACCP principles, maintain compliance with GMPs, GWPs, and site-specific food safety and sanitation protocols.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., EHS, Quality, Maintenance, Sanitation, Warehouse) to resolve issues and ensure smooth production flow.
Participate in incident investigations, hazard identification, and corrective actions to drive a proactive safety culture.
Identify and support continuous improvement opportunities, including process optimization, waste reduction, and employee engagement initiatives.
Ensure readiness for regulatory inspections and third-party audits by maintaining clean, organized, and compliant work areas.
Supervise production and warehouse operations within assigned areas to ensure compliance with quality standards, safety regulations, production targets, and efficient equipment operation.
Provide coaching, performance feedback, and on-the-job training to team members, fostering a fully qualified, safety- and quality-conscious workforce.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., EHS, Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse, Sanitation) to set priorities and production sequences based on schedule and plant needs.
Lead and participate in daily management and shift handover meetings, conduct toolbox talks, and ensure accurate daily updates to production KPIs and shift reports.
Monitor and manage employee attendance, review and approve time sheets, and address absenteeism in accordance with company policy and the collective agreement.
Ensure all employees follow safe work procedures, conduct routine safety observations, and address any unsafe behaviours or conditions promptly.
Initiate and support corrective action processes to address performance or conduct issues, in line with progressive discipline policies and union protocols.
Develop, revise, and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensure consistent application across shifts.
Coordinate manufacturing activities to ensure that products are produced on time, within specifications, and aligned with customer and regulatory expectations.
Ensure strict compliance with all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP principles, Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs), and internal quality systems.
Support internal and external audits by maintaining documentation, verifying records, and always ensuring audit readiness.
Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas; enforce Good Warehousing Practices (GWPs) in applicable zones.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including waste reduction, downtime tracking, root cause analysis, and employee engagement.
Ensure all activities and behaviours are consistent with company policies, labour agreements, and applicable provincial legislation.
Perform other related duties and assignments as required to support operations.