Operations Supervisor, Food Manufacturing

Arthur, Ontario
IDj-8682
Job TypeDirect Hire
Compensation$70000 - $85000 / yr

KIT Recruitment is partnering with a well-established and growing food manufacturing organization to hire an Operations Supervisor one hour west of Brampton, ON., no traffic. 
This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments and is looking to make a meaningful impact within a growing operation. We are seeking a collaborative professional with a builder mentality—someone who enjoys developing people, improving processes, and contributing to the long-term success of a growing business. 
The successful candidate will lead a team of approximately 70 employees while driving operational excellence, continuous improvement initiatives, employee engagement, food safety, and production performance within a dynamic meat processing environment.
 
Operations Supervisor, Food Manufacturing – Details: 
  • Competitive salary: $70,000–$85,000 depending on experience 
  • Schedule: Monday–Friday
  • Full-time, permanent position 
  • Location: Arthur, ON 
  • Must be eligible to work in Canada 
     
Operations Supervisor, Food Manufacturing – Responsibilities: 
  • Lead and oversee daily production operations within a high-volume pork processing environment, including receiving, slaughtering, processing, cutting, deboning, and packaging activities 
  • Supervise and support approximately 70 production employees while fostering a positive, collaborative, and high-performance culture 
  • Drive employee engagement, training, coaching, development, and succession planning initiatives 
  • Partner cross-functionally with Operations, FSQA, Maintenance, HR, Planning, Materials Management, and Finance teams to support production targets and continuous improvement initiatives 
  • Monitor operational performance metrics and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, optimize productivity, and reduce operating costs 
  • Support and implement Lean Manufacturing initiatives utilizing OEE, DDS, 5S, QFD, TPM, and related continuous improvement methodologies 
  • Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, SOP, OMAFRA, CFIA, and food safety regulations while maintaining high product quality standards 
  • Lead corrective actions, root cause analysis, and problem-solving initiatives to minimize downtime and improve operational performance 
  • Maintain a strong presence on the production floor to support process verification, staffing adjustments, efficiency improvements, documentation reviews, and real-time decision-making 
  • Review staffing levels, production schedules, and material inventory requirements to support daily operational demands 
  • Monitor and review operational, FSQA, HACCP, and production documentation to ensure compliance and accuracy 
  • Collaborate with Human Resources regarding employee relations, performance management, workplace safety, and employee development initiatives 
  • Communicate production results, performance metrics, and action plans to employees and leadership teams 
  • Support cost-saving initiatives and operational improvements across the facility 
  • Step into leadership responsibilities during absences of key operational personnel, including supporting Production or Operations Management functions when required 
  • Roll up your sleeves and work alongside the team when needed to ensure production goals and deadlines are achieved 
  • Support a culture focused on safety, accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement, and operational excellence 
     
Operations Supervisor, Food Manufacturing – Qualifications: 
  • Proven leadership experience within a meat processing or food manufacturing environment required 
  • 3–5 years of leadership experience within food manufacturing, food processing, or a related production environment preferred 
  • Experience working within large-scale, high-speed manufacturing operations with hands-on leadership responsibilities 
  • Strong understanding of HACCP, GMP, OMAFRA, CFIA, and food safety regulations 
  • Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiencies 
  • Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and process improvement abilities 
  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams through growth, change, and evolving operational priorities 
  • Excellent communication, leadership, coaching, and interpersonal skills 
  • Strong sense of urgency with the ability to prioritize responsibilities and delegate effectively 
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and operational planning skills 
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing, TPM, OEE, DDS, 5S, QFD, or related methodologies considered an asset 
  • Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Management, or a related field considered an asset 
  • Proficiency with computer applications, reporting systems, and operational metrics 
     
Operations Supervisor, Food Manufacturing – Working Environment 
  • Manufacturing environment with exposure to hot and cold conditions, slippery surfaces, stairs, ladders, and food allergens 
  • Position requires extended periods of standing and walking throughout the facility 
  • Comfortable working in a hands-on production environment and supporting the operation directly when required 

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