Production Supervisor

TreeHouse Foods is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating a network of over 20 production facilities and several corporate offices across the United States and Canada. At TreeHouse Foods, our commitment to excellence extends beyond our products and revolves around our people. We are investing in talent and creating a performance-based culture where employees can do their best work and develop their careers, directly impacting our mission to make high quality, affordable food for our customers, communities, and families.

As a Production Supervisor, you will be a key player in shaping a supportive and engaging work environment for the Georgetown, ON, plant, a manufacturer of quality crackers. Your role will directly impact the success of the site by ensuring smooth production operations, by overseeing and managing the daily operations of the production floor.

You will lead a team of operators, technicians, and workers, focusing on maximizing productivity, minimizing downtime, and maintaining high safety and quality standards, making a meaningful difference in the day-to-day experience of employees.

You’ll add value to this role by performing various functions including, but not limited to:

• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to production workers, including assigning day to day tasks and ensuring production targets and schedules are met.
• Coordinate production workflows, monitor production lines, and ensure equipment and materials are available.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and company policies during all production processes.
• Conduct training and development programs for new hires and existing staff to maintain skill levels.
• Monitor and evaluate worker performance and provide constructive feedback, including corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure products meet required quality standards through regular inspections and testing.
• Identify and resolve quality issues, collaborating with quality control and engineering teams as necessary.
• Monitor production processes to prevent defects and minimize waste.
• Oversee routine maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment and machinery to ensure minimal downtime.
• Ensure the production area is clean, organized, and compliant with health and safety regulations.
• Conduct safety audits and hold regular safety meetings to promote a culture of safety on the production floor.
• Maintain accurate records of production data, including output, downtime, and maintenance logs.
• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, or monthly reports on production performance, including any issues or improvements.
• Document all safety incidents, accidents, and near misses, and follow up with necessary investigations or corrective actions.
• Lead and collaborate with other departments to participate in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Maintain Dimensions (time keeping) for all hourly employees, and production records and accurately complete all reports as required.
• Ensure compliance with all company and plant policies and procedures, including collective bargaining agreements.

This is a full-time, on-site role on Third Shift. Occasional flexibility is required to support alternate shifts and weekends.

You’ll fit right in if you have:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required; Associate’s degree or higher in manufacturing, industrial technology, or related field is preferred.
• Minimum of three to five years of experience in a production or food manufacturing environment, with at least one to two years in a supervisory role is strongly preferred.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• ERP (SAP) experience is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, quality control procedures, and inventory management.
• Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.