Company Overview

Covered Bridge Potato Chips Company makes kettle-cooked potato chips and kettle-popped popcorn, striving to offer great-tasting snacks.

Summary

Application starting: November 3, 2026, Application deadline: November 30, 2026.

Operations Supervisor – An operations supervisor plays an important part in a business' operations, as it's the role that oversees functional details to maximize the chances of success. A good operations supervisor with advanced skills has the potential to improve the business' operational efficiency, boost its market performance, and facilitate growth. If you have an interest in an operations supervisor career, it's important to understand the responsibilities of this role.

Roles and Responsibilities, including the following:

Monitor Departmental efficiency: An operations supervisor monitors the efficiency of departments and conducts performance reviews for each employee in that department. They devise and apply methods to improve this efficiency, such as data analysis procedures i.e. redzone and training and development for employees per department.

- Job specific evaluations/development
- Labour Management involvement with a focus on execution of Collective Agreement
- Involvement/Execution of Auditing Tasks

Track key performance indicators (KPIs): Operations supervisors establish and track KPIs across the operations departments, including in those of Logistics, Warehouse, Production, and Transportation. They also involve inter departments such as: Accounting, IT and Sales and Marketing. They also evaluate operations reports from each department and make recommendations for improvement where necessary.

- Heavy involvement with Redzone and Execution of all aspects of continuous improvement initiatives with special focus on efficiencies, cost savings, and improves Quality Product Output.
- Liaison with QC, Maintenance, Transportation, Warehousing, HR, Logistics, Sales, and Accounting.

Examine Operational compliance:



Operations supervisors ensure the business remains compliant with operational policies and industry government regulations. They record and investigate any breach and if necessary, file a complaint to the Director of Operations to evaluate.

- Aid in Plant oversight/Execution/CIP

Train and Supervise Employees: An operations supervisor provides basic training and supervision in operations to the company’s employees. They ensure employees can perform various technical skills and provide feedback on how they can improve their capabilities and performance. i.e. Redzone Supervise Routine operations: An operations supervisor manages day to day departmental operation processes according to the Director of Operations instructions. They delegate tasks, aiming to boost performance to facilitate company growth.

- Responsible for Production schedule and Execution of all related tasks.

*Understanding this will be an evolving role with added job duties and responsibilities

Operations Supervisor Requirements:

- High School diploma or GED certificate
- Extensive work experience in operations management
- Experience in implementing modern operational processes
- Strong project management abilities
- Broad knowledge of operational policies and procedures
- Strong administrative management and organizational skills
- Ability to work under pressure and pay attention to detail

Operations Supervisor Skills: Leadership: An operations supervisor organizes, leads, and motivates a team of employees effectively. They manage by example and instruction, setting goals and monitoring progress and performance to help the team and company grow.

Conflict Management:



It’s usual for an operations supervisor to encounter disputes, whether between other employees or between themselves and an employee. They manage such situations by listening carefully, identifying reason for the discord, and developing a resolution that satisfies all parties.

Organization: The operations supervisor’s ability to manage multiple projects and operations and ensure success depends on effective organizational skills. They also oversee multiple projects and employees and ensure that they flow towards the progress of the business operations and growth.

Communication: The role requires strong communication skills, as an operations supervisor often manages multiple teams with many employees. They develop their ability to teach, inform, and offer honest feedback and constructive criticism to improve their relationship with employees and create positive work environment.

Critical thinking and analytical skills: Operations managers use critical thinking and analysis skills to evaluate operational issues, determine solutions, and implement them according to the Director of Operations instructions. They view obstacles as challenges to overcome on the path to further growth. .

Time Management: It’s significant that employees in a business operate efficiently to produce high-quality results within specific timeframes. The operations manager equally requires excellent time management skills, as they encourage their teams to work efficiently and minimize the time they spend on tasks.

Compensation:

$60,000 to $65,000k Salaried. Compensation will be considered based on experience provided.

Hours of Work:

Hours will be up to 44 hours/week * weekends and evenings based on needs of business.

Pay: $60,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Work Location: In person

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