Department: Operations - NS All Sites

Reports To: Plant Manager (or designate)

Overview
The Production Supervisor oversees daily plant operations and production staff to ensure efficient, safe, and high-quality output. This role provides leadership, coaching, and direction to team members while ensuring compliance with food safety, health and safety, and operational standards. The Production Supervisor is responsible for scheduling, inventory oversight, and continuous improvement initiatives that support plant uptime and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Provide coaching, guidance, and leadership to operational/production staff.
• Manage employee relations and ensure adherence to quality guidelines and practices.
• Determine maintenance priorities and oversee inventory control.
• Develop and maintain production schedules.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP guidelines and promote health & safety policies.
• Drive plant uptime initiatives and support continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in industrial operations, food processing, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of HACCP, GMPs, and workplace safety regulations.
• Proficiency in scheduling, inventory systems, and basic computer applications.

Attributes

• High attention to detail and quality.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to meet cost and schedule requirements.
• Good communication skills.
• Experience in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment.
• Some proficiency in computer skills.

Safety

• Promote and enforce safe work practices and procedures.
• Ensure team compliance with PPE, hazard reporting, and emergency protocols.
• Participate in safety audits, toolbox talks, and incident investigations.

Working Conditions

• Plant-based environment with exposure to noise, temperature changes, and production equipment.
• Occasional extended hours or weekend work may be required to meet production demands.
• Use of PPE and adherence to hygiene and safety protocols is mandatory.

National Occupational Classification (NOC)
NOC Code: 92012
Other
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. Employees may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. On-the-job training is provided.

Application Process:
Please forward your resume, in confidence, to:

Northeast Nutrition Inc.
Attn: Human Resources
1 Fundy Bay Drive
St George, NB E5C 3E2
Email: [email protected]
or [email protected]

Fax: (506) 755-1340

We appreciate all resumes; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.