> Status: Permanent, Full-Time, Day Shift Work schedule: Monday to Friday, from 6:45 am to 3:15 pm with potential overtime
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> Work location: 349 Willow Street, Truro, NS, B2N5A6

ABOUT THE ROLE The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the feed manufacturing facility to ensure the safe, efficient, and timely production and delivery of quality feed products. Reporting to the Mill Manager, this position provides hands-on leadership to production employees and drivers while promoting a culture of safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will be a strong operational leader who enjoys working on the production floor, supporting employees, solving problems, and driving results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

YOUR ROLE

- Lead and supervise daily production activities to ensure customer orders are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
- Coordinate and manage production schedules to meet operational and customer requirements.

- Monitor production processes and product quality to ensure compliance with established quality standards and specifications.
- Oversee the receiving of ingredients and raw materials required for production.
- Coordinate the safe and timely shipment of finished products to customers.

- Supervise and support up to 15 production employees and 5 drivers.
- Provide coaching, mentoring, training, and performance feedback to employees.
- Foster a positive, respectful, and collaborative work environment.

- Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, and workplace safety standards.
- Promote a strong safety culture through employee engagement, workplace inspections, and adherence to safe work practices.
- Work closely with maintenance personnel to identify equipment issues, minimize downtime,



and support preventative maintenance initiatives.

- Coordinate facility housekeeping activities to maintain a clean, organized, and safe work workplace.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve productivity, quality, safety, and operational efficiency.
- Participate in employee development and cross-training activities to build a versatile and effective workforce.

- Ensure effective communication between production, maintenance, logistics, and leadership teams.
- Lead by example and maintain high standards of professionalism, accountability, and teamwork.

REQUIRED PROFILE

- Supervisory experience in a manufacturing, production, industrial, agricultural, feed, or food-processing environment.
- Proven ability to lead and motivate teams in a fast-paced operational setting.
- Strong understanding of production processes, workplace safety, and continuous improvement principles.

- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Experience managing employee performance, training, and development.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

- Strong leadership skills and the ability to lead by example.
- Solid communication and follow-up skills.
- A collaborative team spirit and positive attitude.
- Strong coaching and mentorship capabilities.

- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- A willingness to learn, adapt, and accept constructive feedback.
- Strong accountability and attention to detail.
- A commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

YOUR BENEFITS

- Salary will depend on experience.
- Vacation is 3 weeks.
- Annual bonus opportunity 8% annual performance based bonus.

- Group Insurance Plan and defined contribution .
- Pension Plan.
- Paid overtime.

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