About Sunco Foods Inc.

Sunco Foods Inc. is a rapid-growing business, specializing in the manufacturing of nut butters and the importing and distribution of raw nuts, dried fruits and seeds. Focusing on consumer trends since 2009, our teams work diligently to provide exceptional products and customer service. We are committed to partnering with our customers to grow their business by providing quality products competitively priced.

Production Supervisor

As a Production Supervisor, you will manage daily operations for two to six production lines and approximately 60 team members per shift. You will lead through your presence, not just processes—spending time on the factory floor, coaching supervisors, and collaborating with teams in Maintenance, Quality, and Supply Chain (even though they do not report directly).

Your role combines strategic planning with hands-on involvement, aiming to achieve operational excellence, uphold accountability, and promote continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and coach hourly employees: Mentor team members, fostering a team-first, floor-focused environment.
- Maintain Floor Presence: Stay visible and engaged—troubleshoot production issues, staff gaps, material flow, and equipment reliability.
- Optimize Production Performance:
- ◦ Throughput: Monitor line speeds, manage capacity, reduce scrap, and ensure efficient changeovers.
- ◦ Metrics: Establish and review KPIs (e.g., output, rejects, downtime) weekly with senior leadership.
- Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Communicate daily with Maintenance, Quality, and Supply Chain to resolve delays or material issues.
- Champion Continuous Improvement: Utilize lean tools (5S, kaizen) to optimize operations, reduce waste, and enhance line performance.
- Enforce Food Safety & Sanitation: Lead nightly sanitation and cleaning routines—monitor compliance and support six-day production cycles.
- Resource & Labour Management: Adjust staffing levels and shift plans in real-time; manage performance issues with clarity and fairness.
- Problem Solving: Make confident decisions—know when to escalate to senior leadership, seek OEM support, or involve cross-functional experts.
- Reporting & Communication:



Participate in daily production huddles and weekly leadership updates; prepare materials for the COO and Plant Manager.
- Safety & Compliance: Uphold and adhere to GMP, HACCP, CFIA, and WorkSafe BC standards on the floor.

Requirements & Qualifications

- Experience: Over 3 years in food manufacturing, including more than 1 year in leadership roles (supervisor/manager) overseeing multiple production lines.
- Leadership Style: Proven ability to lead with energy—visible, engaged, and approachable on the floor.
- Lean/Food Safety: Extensive knowledge of lean manufacturing, 5S, HACCP, GMP, and CFIA protocols.
- Metrics-Driven: Skilled in managing KPIs, tracking losses, and presenting results.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Strong problem-solving skills; proven ability to build partnerships with Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, and production teams.
- Hands-On Aptitude: Willing to jump into production, assist with processes or spot issues, and support supervisor development.
- Communication: Effective planner, coach, and communicator who can influence change and uphold accountability.
- Adaptability: Confident in managing six-day schedules that include sanitation cycles and changing production demands.

Preferred
- Experience with modern food production techniques and packaging lines.
- Certifications in Lean, Kaizen, or Production Management.
- Exposure to budget oversight or labour forecasting.

The Production Supervisor reports to the Operations Manager or Senior Supervisor and is responsible for overseeing all operational activities on assigned production line(s). This includes direct supervision of 15 to 25 employees, ensuring compliance with the daily production schedule, maintaining quality standards, promoting employee safety, and supporting cross-functional teams, such as sanitation and warehouse staff, as needed.

Line Monitoring





Oversee production line performance and address issues in real time.

Line efficiency (Target: ≥ 95%)

Quality Spot Checks

Perform random checks to ensure product quality and compliance.

Defect rate (Target: < 1%)

Safety Observations

Identify and correct unsafe behaviours or conditions.

Safety incidents reported (Target: 0)

Schedule Adherence

Ensure production stays on track with daily targets to maintain efficiency.

% of schedule met (Target: ≥ 98%)

Team Check-ins

Meet with team members to discuss performance and concerns.

Employee feedback score (Target: ≥ 8/10)

Sanitation Review

Inspect sanitation practices and coordinate with sanitation staff.

Sanitation compliance score (Target: ≥ 95%)

Inventory Coordination

Review raw material usage and communicate needs to the warehouse.

Inventory variance (Target: < 2%)

KPI Review & Reporting

Analyze and report production metrics to management.

Report accuracy and timeliness (Target: 100%)

Training Compliance Check

Ensure team members are up to date on required training.

% of team trained (Target: 100%)

Equipment Condition Review

Inspect machinery for wear and coordinate maintenance.

% of equipment in working order (Target: ≥ 98%)

Emergency Drill Participation

Support and evaluate team response during safety drills.

Drill participation rate (Target: 100%)

Cross-Training Assessment

Evaluate and update cross-training plans for flexibility.

% of team cross-trained (Target: ≥ 80%)

Employee Engagement Review

Review engagement data and implement improvement actions.

Engagement score improvement (Target: +5%)

Performance Appraisals

Conduct formal evaluations for direct reports.

Appraisal completion rate (Target: 100%)

SOP Review & Updates

Review and revise standard operating procedures.

% of SOPs updated (Target: 100%)

Production Planning Input

Contribute to annual production planning and resource forecasting.

Forecast accuracy (Target: ±5%)

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off

Experience:
- Food Manufacturing : 2 years (required)

Location:
- Burnaby, BC (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Food Manufacturing Production Supervisor (Burnaby)
🏢 Sunco Foods
📍 Burnaby