Join a growing North American manufacturing organization recognized for its expertise in sustainable food packaging. With operations across Canada, the United States, and Mexico, our client’s Mississauga facility produces specialized paper-based packaging products used throughout the food industry. Quality, innovation, and food safety are at the heart of its operations, supported by SQF certification and a strong culture where safety always comes first.
As a Production Supervisor, you will lead plant-floor operations on the day shift. You will oversee a team of approximately 25 production employees, supported by agency staff, ensuring that each shift is conducted safely, efficiently, and in compliance with production targets and food safety standards. This hands-on role is designed to keep you close to your team and the production lines, working collaboratively with the Plant Manager. This is a permanent, full-time, on-site position.
**This posting is for a current vacancy and is actively being recruited for**
**Artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support the candidate screening and selection process.**
Tasks
Supervise daily production activities and lead a team of approximately 25 employees and agency personnel.
Assign work and coordinate labour and equipment to meet production schedules, priorities, and deadlines.
Promote a safety-first culture on the floor by ensuring safe work practices, proper PPE use, and compliance with Ontario health and safety regulations.
Act as the floor’s primary liaison for the EHS Manager and participate in inspections and incident follow-up activities.
Ensure SQF, HACCP, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) are consistently applied on the production floor and participate in audits.
Monitor productivity and quality, and respond promptly to issues affecting output.
Train, coach, and support production employees and agency workers.
Participate in daily production meetings and work closely with the Plant Manager, Maintenance, and Purchasing teams.
Perform other related duties as required.
Advantages
Salary of $68,000 to $74,000 per year.
Permanent, salaried position: 40 hours per week, day shift (production runs 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.).
Gain-sharing program: annual bonus based on company results, plus a long-term bonus program
Group RRSP with an employer match of up to 3%.
Group insurance paid 60% by the employer: medical, dental, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D, with single or family coverage.
A company where safety comes first, in an SQF-certified food packaging plant.
Job requirements
Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, including production supervision or team leadership.
Experience in food manufacturing or food packaging.
Working knowledge of SQF, HACCP, and/or GMP standards.
Strong commitment to workplace safety and knowledge of Ontario occupational health and safety requirements.
Experience planning and coordinating production activities on the floor.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong communication skills in English and the leadership ability to motivate and engage a team.
Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
College diploma or university degree in Operations, Industrial Engineering, or a related field is considered an asset.