Production Supervisor

Talent Acquisition Specialist at Lactalis Canada Job Title: Production Supervisor Shift: Dayshift 11AM – 8PM About Us Welcome to Lactalis Canada – where we take pride in being recognized as one of 2025 GTA's Top Employers As well as Forbes Canada, Top Canadian Employers for 2025 Our journey revolves around enhancing the lives of Canadians through a rich variety of dairy delights, including some of Canadian’s favourite dairy brands such as Black Diamond Cheese, Lactantia Milk, Astro Yogurt, Balderson Cheese, and Cheestrings. In fact, we’re proud to say our products grace the shelves of an incredible 94% of Canadian households With a 140‑year legacy driven by innovation and unwavering quality, we’re seeking like‑minded individuals to join us in shaping our next chapter. About the Opportunity The Production Supervisor is responsible for supervising the day‑to‑day production operations at the plant facility including proactively conducting root cause analysis and correcting operating issues and employee activities. The position is responsible for ensuring a safe operation, key targets and results are achieved, effective management of resources, identifying and leading continuous improvement initiatives, and scheduling and related services to help ensure production objectives are met. The Attributes We Are Looking For Support operation of the production departments/teams to ensure that quantitative and qualitative measures included in the operating plan are met, including those related to standard costs, cost reductions, productivity, health and safety, GMP, sanitation, customer satisfaction, production scheduling, staffing and capital/technological improvement plans… Provide leadership to improve health and safety performance… Provide leadership and supervision to staff… Ensure GMP and S.O.Ps are adhered to at all times, and that all products consistently meet specifications… Participate in the development and implementation… Manage the shipping budget… Manage, plan, arrange and monitor the movement of finished product… Responsible for the planning and organization of all shipments… Arrange shipping documentation and oversee the schedule… Responsible for all purchasing functions and inventory management What You Will Bring College diploma or University degree preferably in Food Science or Engineering Minimum two (2) years’ experience in food production supervision Experienced as a supervisor and/or providing leadership to production teams in dairy or related food or pharmaceutical industry. HACCP exposure preferred. Certified and/or experienced in the supervisory responsibilities under WSIB/WCB, OSHA, and First Aid an asset Strong interpersonal, and verbal and written communications skills Strong analytical, problem solving, planning, and decision‑making skills Ability to diagnose and coordinate activities to resolve mechanical manufacturing issues in food manufacturing Team facilitation/leadership skills and ability to develop employees and implement continuous improvement methodologies Proficient with standard office computer technology such as Lotus Notes, Microsoft Office (Word & Excel), as well as business systems such as SAP Flexibility is a requirement of the role, due to departmental, operational and vacation coverage needs. What Lactalis Will Offer A Performance‑Based Bonus System 4 Weeks of Vacation A Pension Program with an Employer Match at 100% of up to 6% Tuition reimbursement plan of up to $3,000/year A Volunteer Day to give back to your community Learning and Development opportunities A commitment to internal career advancement with potential for international mobility Our ESG Commitment Our ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) roadmap drives our sustainability mission. We aim to positively impact communities and the planet by enabling stakeholders including our people, consumers, customers, suppliers, dairy farmers, government, and industry partners to have a positive impact on the wellbeing of our communities and the planet through all that we do. At Lactalis Canada, we value our employees as catalysts for positive change. Together, we will create a sustainable future, promote belonging, and make a lasting impact on the world. Our Commitment to DEI Fuel Our Culture with Your Uniqueness Lactalis thrives on the value each person brings. We're dedicated to amplifying diverse voices, inviting personal and professional growth, and embracing everyone's true selves. We're committed to crafting an environment that genuinely welcomes all, reflecting the richness of our people and communities. Our promise extends to accessible processes and spaces. If you require accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent), please inform our Talent Acquisition team – confidentiality will be maintained. Note Lactalis Canada does not conduct credit or background checks through LinkedIn. If required, we'll contact you after signing a Job Offer. Seniority Level Mid–Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Manufacturing and Production Industries Dairy Product Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr