Location: Toronto, ON, CA

Req ID: 42075

Date: Oct 7, 2026

Redpath Sugar Ltd. is located on Toronto’s historic downtown waterfront and has been part of Canada’s heritage for over 160 years. Redpath Sugar Ltd. is part of ASR Group which is the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, with an annual production capacity of more than 6 million tons of sugar. The company produces a full line of grocery, industrial, food service and specialty sweetener products. In addition to Redpath Sugar Ltd. and across North America, ASR Group owns and operates sugar refineries, located in Louisiana, New York, California, Maryland, and Mexico. In the European Union, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England, Portugal and Italy. ASR Group also owns and operates mills in Mexico and Belize. The company’s brand portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H;®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle’s® and Sidul®.

OVERVIEW

You are a supervisor or engineer with experience in a fast-paced, complex manufacturing operation. You have a proven track record and a strong process aptitude, excellent analytical thinking and problem solving skills and a drive for continuous improvement. You enjoy a challenge and have the energy and vision to recognize and implement improvement opportunities both independently and as part of a team with members of all levels of an organization.

The Process Supervisor is a continental shift position responsible for leading the safe and efficient production operations of the largest sugar refinery in Canada. This position is also responsible for ensuring safety, sanitation and GMP practices within the SQF framework.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Accountable for the health and safety of shift employees in the process department. Responsible to ensure that all operations are protected and that employees work in compliance with established work practices and procedures.
- Directs site operations and coordinates with on and off-site emergency response teams during emergencies.
- Leads the work of the process shift teams in a manner that supports exceeding daily standard production rates, product quality, customer service and utility efficiencies.
- Diagnose problems in the operation using the WonderWare control system, laboratory database and independent observations.



Able to then make the required decisions to resolve them to support the plant goals.
- Identifies and implements improvements in the processes followed by the process operating team to improve their performance.
- Leads continuous improvement problem solving sessions to action improvement opportunities through root cause analysis. Is a trained facilitator of the RCA process and participates in A3 and DMAIC problem solving processes.
- Oversees operator training on safety, quality, operations and other areas as required.
- Supervises the packaging and warehouse operations when required to cover for the Packaging Supervisor as needed

REQUIRED SKILLS:

- Recognized technical abilities and practical experience with strong capabilities in the following areas: Large scale continuous unit operations, food manufacturing; leading shift teams, continuous improvement; process measurement and control; mechanical aptitude; troubleshooting; ability to understand and apply general engineering principles
- Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
- Manage multiple priorities with overlapping tasks and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to lead diverse teams to challenge the status quo to achieve operational improvements
- Demonstrated ability to identify problems, develop and implement solutions.
- Solid organization skills, attention to detail and follow through to resolve any outstanding issues.
- Proficient skills specifically in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook are required.
- Fundamental understanding of food standards, safety and sanitary regulations and good manufacturing practices.

RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER DEPARTMENTS:

- Packaging: Work together to ensure that packaging sugar supply needs are met.
- Maintenance: Leads the shift maintenance team to troubleshoot and resolve shift maintenance problems.



Assists in the planning and release of larger maintenance items with the Maintenance Manager.
- Quality: all levels for shift process quality analysis, process investigations and customer product testing.
- Logistics: all levels to manage the on time loading of bulk and liquid trucks.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

- College or University graduate with technical or engineering focus preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years Supervisory experience leading teams in an Industrial setting or demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills.
- Demonstrated understanding of structured problem solving (CI), Lean experience an asset.
- Experience with sugar refining or a continuous production process preferred.
- Proficient in use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook MS Office skills required. Knowledge of SAP is an asset.
- Professional communication with internal and external contacts through telephone and e-mail communications is essential.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

- Yes

RECRUITMENT PROCESS:

- Candidates will take part in multiple interviews, and other testing as required as part of the recruitment and assessment process.

SALARY RANGE/COMPENSATION:

- $68,000 to $118,000
- The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s qualifications and prior experience.
- This is a vacant position.

Job applicants must already be legally eligible to work for Redpath Sugar Ltd. in a full-time permanent role. The company does not provide immigration sponsorship or support for this role.

For more than 100 years, our employees have taken pride in “Making Life a Little Sweeter” by providing our customers and consumers with quality service and sugar products. Our commitment to that principle drives us in all that we do and encourages us to uphold our company’s high ethical standards of business conduct to ensure our continued success. Redpath Sugar Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. Should you require accommodation or support in any aspect of our recruitment and selection process, we will work with you to meet your needs.

📌 Process Supervisor (Toronto)
🏢 ASR Group
📍 Toronto