Production Supervisor

We are seeking a Production Supervisor to join our Delta, BC Happy Planet Production Team This leadership role is responsible for overseeing day-to-day production and warehouse operations in a unionized environment while ensuring compliance with quality assurance protocols, health and safety regulations, and environmental standards. The Production Supervisor will support efficient equipment operation, uphold collective agreement provisions, and foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement. As a key front line leader, this role ensures production targets are met while maintaining positive labour relations and regulatory compliance in a dynamic environment.

**OPPORTUNITY**

We are looking to add strong, collaborative leaders with excellent communication skills to help coach and develop our unionized workforce, enhance existing systems, and implement new processes that support a safe, high-quality, and environmentally responsible operation. In our fast-paced, evolving environment, you'll take on meaningful challenges, support our goals, and ensure compliance with WorkSafeBC and food safety standards. As we grow, so will your opportunities to strengthen your leadership skills and advance your career.

**HERE IS WHO YOU ARE**
- **DRIVE & MOTIVATION**_
- You are excited to work in a fast-paced production facility focused on premium plant-based and dairy products.
- You enjoy leading people, solving problems, and driving improvements on the production floor.
- You are motivated by creating and supporting a positive, respectful, and inclusive workplace culture.
- You value health & safety, food quality, and environmental responsibility, and strive to embed these into daily operations.
- You are open to continuous learning, including participating in training related to leadership, safety (WorkSafeBC), quality systems, and ESG initiatives.
- You thrive in collaborative, unionized environments and are committed to supporting fair and constructive labour relations.
- You take pride in being part of a mission-driven team that values accountability, sustainability, and operational excellence.
- **CHARACTER & ABILITIES**_
- You are a solutions-focused leader who remains calm and decisive under pressure in a unionized environment.
- You build credible, respectful relationships with employees, union representatives, and cross-functional partners.
- You are organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving production environment.
- You lead with integrity, fairness, and consistency, and take ownership of team outcomes.
- You demonstrate strong communication skills, with the ability to coach, provide feedback, and resolve conflicts effectively.
- You bring a continuous improvement mindset, using data and frontline insights to support operational decisions.
- **KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS**_
- You have strong leadership skills, with experience in coaching, performance management, and team development.
- You communicate effectively—both verbally, in writing and actively listen—with frontline teams, peers, and management.
- You have sharp analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess data, identify trends, and make informed decisions.
- You are proficient with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook), and comfortable using production and inventory management systems (e.g., ERP/WMS).
- You bring a solid understanding of manufacturing processes, production flow, and equipment operations in a food processing environment.
- **EXPERIENCE**_
- You have 3-5 years of functional and people supervisory experience in a food or beverage manufacturing environment, with proven success leading frontline teams.
- You have experience coaching and mentoring teams to their full potential, inclusive of conducting workplace investigations and issuing corrective actions when necessary.
- You have hands-on experience with production planning, scheduling, and workflow coordination to meet operational targets.
- You have completed relevant leadership, supervisory, or management training, either through formal education or industry programs.
- You have experience supporting or managing Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) programs, including compliance with WorkSafeBC regulations, incident response, and workplace inspections.
- You’ve worked with cross-functional teams such as Environment Health and Safety (EHS), Quality, Maintenance, and Warehouse to drive operational results.
- You have experience maintaining and enforcing Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP, and food safety protocols, including audit readiness.
- Experience using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems or Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) to monitor production performance is considered an asset.
- Experience with GMP, HACCP, and food safety audits is a strong asset.

**THINGS YOU WILL DO**
- Lead, coach, and support production team members to build a fully trained, safety
- and quality-focused workf