Department: Production

Shift: Continental Day Shift

The pay range for the role is $75,200 to $125,400, based on experience and qualifications. Plus, bonus, comprehensive benefits, retirement savings plan, paid vacation, and other perks and opportunities.

Job Scope:

The Production Supervisor will oversee and be responsible for the effective, efficient, and safe operation of the Production departments. The successful incumbent will also support and participate with the Production Management Team to focus on continuously improving processes and efficiencies within the operation.

Key Accountabilities:

- Accountable for the overall effectiveness of the plant operations during assigned shift; this is a ‘hands-on’ position that directly supervises all shift staff, including training, planning workloads, developing production schedules, and disciplining where required. Emphasis is on time spent on the floor directly supervising to meet organization goals.
- Work closely with the production staff in the areas of sanitation, hygiene, GMP's and other necessary quality-related training.
- Work towards Process Excellence & Lean Manufacturing endeavors of the organization.
- Responsible for authorizing and monitoring employees' time, attendance, and payroll information.
- Maintain generated daily operating, efficiency reports as well as daily/weekly production mapping.
- Verify all production records and CIP records.
- Develop a co-operative team approach in the Production Department and work closely with Production Planners, Finance, Maintenance, Human Resources, Quality and Plant Management.
- Champion and enforce Health & Safety, proactive approach to prevent accidents in the plant. Member of the JHSC.
- Provide flexible shift coverage including nights and weekend coverage on a rotational basis. Willingness to work overtime as required.




- Train operators on all changes in the Food Safety and Quality system as communicated by Management and QA.
- Other projects as assigned by management.

Qualifications & Competencies:

- Experience in a HACCP/SQF regulated Food Manufacturing environment an asset.
- Knowledge of pasteurization equipment and sanitation considered an asset.
- Minimum three (3) years of hands-on supervisory experience is required.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Solid analytical skills with knowledge of process improvement techniques
- Strong computer skills, including Windows and MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Mechanical aptitude and trouble shooting ability.

Gay Lea Foods is a Canadian, dairy farmer‑owned co‑operative with a explicit purpose: to enrich life with dairy. Founded in 1958, the co‑operative produces high‑quality dairy products while creating lasting value for farming families, meaningful opportunities for employees, and positive impact in communities across Canada. As a co‑operative, Gay Lea Foods believes that when the business succeeds, its members, people, and communities should succeed along with it. To learn more, visit gaylea.com.

Gay Lea Foods is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity in our workplace.

Reasonable accommodation is available upon request throughout our recruitment and selection process.

Gay Lea Foods may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support aspects of the recruitment process, including screening and assessment.

We are currently accepting applications for this open position.

Thank you for your interest in Gay Lea Foods.

Wishing you all the best with your career search!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,200.00-$125,400.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Experience:

- Food Manufacturing Supervisory: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Production Supervisor (Teeswater)
🏢 Gay Lea Foods
📍 Teeswater