Production Supervisor – Tru Earth

Location: On-site – Burlington, Ontario

Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Schedule: Three-shift, bi-weekly rotating schedule (6am-2:30pm, 2pm-10:30pm, & 10pm-6:30am)

Reports to: Senior Operations Manager

Vacancy: New Role

Compensation: $60,000-$75,000/Annual

At Tru Earth, we are more than a manufacturing company—we are a proud B-Corp Certified and ESG-certified organization committed to reducing plastic waste and driving meaningful environmental impact. Our manufacturing teams play a critical role in delivering high-quality, sustainable products while maintaining a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace. Joining Tru Earth means contributing to a cleaner world and working alongside people who care deeply about what they do.

Tru Earth is seeking a Production Supervisor; this is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing daily manufacturing operations within our GMP-certified household products facility. Operating within a three-shift bi-weekly rotating schedule, this role ensures production activities are executed in compliance with safety, quality/GMP, regulatory, cost, people, and reliability standards.

This role is ideal for a leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, enjoys being present on the floor, and is passionate about developing people, improving processes, and delivering strong operational results.

Value of This Role & Core Responsibilities

Leadership, Team Development & Performance

- Lead, coach, and develop production operators and team leaders to achieve safety, quality, and performance objectives.
- Foster a respectful, accountable, and engaged team culture aligned with company values.
- Manage performance, attendance, scheduling, and labor allocation across assigned shifts.
- Conduct regular 1:1s, team meetings, and performance reviews.
- Address conflicts, concerns, and grievances promptly and professionally.

Production Execution & Operational Excellence

- Supervise and coordinate production activities across assigned shifts in a rotating operation.
- Ensure adherence to production plans and achievement of daily and weekly production targets.
- Monitor output, yields, downtime, scrap,



and labor efficiency; take corrective actions as needed.
- Support line start-ups, changeovers, and validation activities.
- Coordinate with Maintenance, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to resolve issues and minimize disruptions.

Quality, GMP & Compliance

- Ensure all manufacturing activities comply with GMP, quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
- Review and ensure accurate completion of batch records, production documentation, and shift reports.
- Participate in internal, customer, and regulatory audits and support timely closure of corrective actions.
- Maintain audit readiness and strong documentation control practices.

Health, Safety & ESG Accountability

- Promote a proactive safety culture and ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures.
- Conduct safety talks, investigate incidents and near misses, and implement corrective actions.
- Support environmental, sustainability, and waste-reduction initiatives aligned with ESG goals.

Continuous Improvement

- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing and root cause analysis tools.
- Identify opportunities for productivity improvement, scrap reduction, and cost savings.

Education & Experience

- Post-secondary education in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.
- 3–5 years of supervisory experience in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
- Experience in household products, consumer packaged goods, food, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing is an asset.
- Demonstrated experience leading teams in a multi-shift operation.
- Working knowledge of ERP/MES systems and production reporting.

What We’re Looking For

- A confident, hands-on leader who enjoys being present on the production floor.
- Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills.




- Clear and effective communicator across shifts and departments.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a regulated environment.
- Able to work rotating shifts and manage effective shift handovers.
- Collaborative team player who builds trust and accountability.

What We Offer

- $60,000-$75,000/Annual Salary
- Short Term Incentive Plan
- Extended health care, including dental and vision care
- Life insurance and Disability insurance
- 3 weeks paid vacation time
- Company events throughout the year

Tru Earth is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are continuously working to ensure our policies and practices respect and support varying experiences and needs. We believe Diversity is a fact, Inclusion & Equity is a choice, Belonging is an outcome.

If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected].

Application Process:

We thank all applications for their interest; however, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

Tru Earth does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Tru Earth property and therefore, Tru Earth will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral. At Tru Earth's request only, preferred vendors may be invited to refer talent for specific open positions. In these cases, a fully-executed agreement with Tru Earth must be in place and current.

Tru Earth uses artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to support certain aspects of the recruitment process, such as initial application screening. These tools are designed to improve the efficiency, consistency, and fairness of candidate evaluations. All other assessments and final hiring decisions are conducted with human involvement.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $60,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Advantages:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Production Supervisor (Burlington)
🏢 Tru Earth
📍 Burlington