ROLE: Production Supervisor
REPORTS TO: Production Manager
LOCATION: Annacis Plant
SHIFT TIME: 10pm to 6.30am Sunday to Thursday
We are seeking a Production Supervisor to join our Happy Planet Production Team in a unionized environment! This leadership role is responsible for overseeing day-to-day production and warehouse operations 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 frontline leader, this role ensures production targets are met while maintaining positive labour relations and regulatory compliance in a dynamic environment.
OPPORTUNITIES
We are looking to add strong, collaborative leaders 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. You'll help foster a respectful, team-oriented culture focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement. 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 and in writing—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 understand and apply occupational health and safety regulations, GMPs, HACCP, and food safety standards.
- You bring a solid understanding of manufacturing processes, production flow, and equipment operations in a food processing environment.
- You can interpret and apply company policies, collective agreements, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) in day-to-day decision-making.
EXPERIENCE
- You have 3–5 years of supervisory experience in a food or beverage manufacturing environment, with proven success leading frontline teams.
- You have experience working in a unionized setting, including grievance handling, conflict resolution, and application of collective agreements.
- 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 have experience maintaining and enforcing Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP, and food safety protocols, including audit readiness.
- You’ve worked with cross-functional teams such as Environment Health and Safety (EHS), Quality, Maintenance, and Warehouse to drive operational results.
- 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.
NICE-TO-HAVE
- Experience and/or education in lean manufacturing and/or Six Sigma
- APICS certification
THINGS YOU WILL DO…
- Lead, coach, and support production team members to build a fully trained, safety- and quality-focused workforce that delivers consistent, high-standard products to customers.
- Plan and organize daily production activities, set shift priorities, assign tasks, and ensure efficient execution of the production schedule.
- Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as output, waste, downtime, and labour efficiency; prepare and communicate daily shift reports.
- Manage people-related responsibilities, including attendance tracking, performance feedback, conflict resolution, and ensuring compliance with WorkSafeBC safety regulations and the collective agreement.
- Implement and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensure employee adherence through routine audits and coaching.
- Apply HACCP principles, maintain compliance with GMPs, GWPs, and site-specific food safety and sanitation protocols.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., EHS, Quality, Maintenance, Sanitation, Warehouse) to resolve issues and ensure smooth production flow.
- Participate in incident investigations, hazard identification, and corrective actions to drive a proactive safety culture.
- Identify and support continuous improvement opportunities, including process optimization, waste reduction, and employee engagement initiatives.
- Ensure readiness for regulatory inspections and third-party audits by maintaining clean, organized, and compliant work areas.
OTHER …
- Flexibility to work outside regular hours, including evenings, weekends, or night shifts, may be required to support production needs, complete projects, or respond to operational issues.
Vacancy Status: New Position
