SHIFT TIME: Afternoons/Evenings (1:30pm to 10pm) Monday to Friday with semi-frequent rotations to daytime and/or overnight shifts for operational needs, holiday coverage, etc. We also have an Overnight position posted separately.

OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a Production Supervisor (Afternoon/Evenings) 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.

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.

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 demonstrable experience working in a unionized setting, including grievance avoidance and handling, conflict resolution, and understanding and application of collective agreements.

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 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.