Production Supervisor (cross function with Shipping)
Shift: Afternoon and evening shift

About the opportunity
The Production Supervisor is responsible for supervising the day-to-day Production and operations at the plant facility including proactively conducting root cause analysis and correcting operating issues and employee activities. The position is responsible for ensuring a safe operation, key targets and results are achieved, effective management of resources, identifying and leading continuous improvement initiatives, and scheduling and related services to help ensure production objectives are met.

Incumbent must be flexible to work the afternoon and evening shift.

Attributes we are looking for

Support operation of the production and shipping departments/teams to ensure that quantitative and qualitative measures included in the operating plan are met, including those related to standard costs, cost reductions, productivity, health and safety, GMP, sanitation, customer satisfaction, production scheduling, staffing and capital/technological improvement plans by measuring, analyzing and executing corrective actions in these areas. Promote a focus on excellence in all production activities including those required to support optimal quality, yield and cost containment, and minimal re-work or downgrades.

Provide leadership to improve health and safety performance by being a role model in safety and demonstrating due diligence through applying the corporate health & safety program elements. These focus on incident prevention through hazard identification, implementing necessary controls, training, education, and audits. Where necessary, take corrective action to address unsafe situations and employee behaviours, uphold Lactalis cardinal and other safety rules and procedures, and communicate with appropriate resources to address any hazardous conditions or unsafe employee conduct.





Provide leadership and supervision to staff by providing work direction, performance feedback, and recommendations for training and development. Promote a positive labour‑management relationship and ensure compliance with the Company’s corporate and legal obligations under the Collective Agreement as well as various statutes and regulations such as the Employment Standards Act, Workers Compensation Act, and the Occupational Health & Safety Act.

Ensure GMP and SOPs are adhered to at all times, and that all products consistently meet specifications. When assigned, ensure timely and thorough sanitation of all equipment and facilities to allow for efficient and on‑time production start‑up and delivery of products to customers.

Other Duties as Assigned

Participate in the development and implementation of operational and capital budgets, safety compliance, training and production plans by monitoring results against plan and support corrective action plans accordingly.

Work schedule: Shift Supervisor is required to be available to work a 24/7 shift schedule to cover shifts as required to ensure uninterrupted 24/7 Shift Supervisor coverage.

Previous experience with shipping supervision an asset due to cross functional coverage needs.

What you will bring

College diploma or University degree preferably in Food Science or Engineering.

Minimum two (2) years’ experience in food production Supervision.





Experienced as a Shipping Supervisor and/or providing leadership to Production teams in dairy or related food or pharmaceutical industry. HACCP exposure preferred.

Certified and/or experienced in supervisory responsibilities under WSIB/WCB, OSHA, and First Aid an asset.

Strong interpersonal, and verbal and written communications skills.

Strong analytical, problem solving, planning, and decision making skills.

Ability to diagnose and coordinate activities to resolve mechanical manufacturing issues in food manufacturing.

Team facilitation/leadership skills and ability to develop employees and implement continuous improvement methodologies.

Proficient with standard office computer technology such as Lotus Notes, Microsoft Office (Word & Excel), as well as business systems such as SAP.

What Lactalis will offer

A Performance-Based Bonus System

4 Weeks of Vacation

A Pension Program with an Employer Match at 100% of up to 6%

Tuition reimbursement plan of up to $3,000/year

A Volunteer Day to give back to your community

Learning and Development opportunities

A commitment to internal career advancement with potential for international mobility

Equal Chance Employment
We apply an equal access to employment program and invite women, aboriginal people, visible minorities, and people with disabilities to apply. Our promise extends to accessible processes and spaces. If you require accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent), please inform our Talent Acquisition team – confidentiality will be maintained.

Compensation
Base salary range: $70,100 – $87,600+.

Please note: Along with a comprehensive Total Rewards package, your actual base salary will be fair, competitive, and be based on your skills, experience, and qualifications.

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📌 Production Supervisor (cross function with Shipping) (Ontario)
🏢 Lactalis Canada
📍 Ontario