Production Supervisor in Toronto

About Us
At Lactalis Canada, we’re proud to be recognized among Forbes’ Top Employers and to share a 140-year legacy of quality and innovation. Our mission is simple: to enrich the lives of Canadians through beloved dairy brands like Black Diamond®, Lactantia®, Astro®, Balderson®, and Cheestrings®.

As part of our team, you already know the value we place on collaboration, growth, and flexibility. This internal opportunity is your chance to take the next step in your career and continue shaping our future together.

Job Purpose
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 shift for this position is 10.00 pm to 6.30 am - weekend coverage required. Subject to change depending on plant needs.

Responsibilities

• 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 health and safety, standard costs, cost reductions, productivity, GMP, sanitation, customer satisfaction, production scheduling, staffing and capital/technological improvement plans by measuring, analyzing and executing corrective actions in these areas.
• Promote a focus on excellence in all production activities including those required to support optimal quality, yield and cost containment, and minimal re-work or downgrades.
• Provide leadership to improve health and safety performance by being a role model in safety and demonstrating due diligence through applying the corporate health & safety program elements.
• Provide leadership and supervision to staff by providing work direction, performance feedback, and recommendations for training and development.
• 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 of operational and capital budgets, safety compliance, training and production plans by monitoring results against plan and support corrective action plans accordingly.
• Participate in and management of the SAP sanitation module program.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong interpersonal, and verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, planning, and decision making skills.
• Proficient with standard office computer technology such as Microsoft Office (Word & Excel), as well as business systems such as SAP.
• Must be available to work designated shift and work alternative shifts for part of the year to cover vacations.

What Lactalis Will Offer
Lactalis Canada believes in rewarding its people with a comprehensive benefits package and perks:

• A Competitive Base Salary
• A Performance-Based Bonus System
• Benefits starting day 1
• 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 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.