We are seeking a Production Supervisor 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.

CHARACTER & ABILITIES

· You are a solutions-focused leader who remains calm and decisive under pressure in a unionized environment.
· You build credible, respectful relationships with employees, union representatives, and cross-functional partners.
· You are organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving production environment.
· You lead with integrity, fairness, and consistency, and take ownership of team outcomes.
· You demonstrate strong communication skills, with the ability to coach, provide feedback, and resolve conflicts effectively.
· You bring a continuous improvement mindset, using data and frontline insights to support operational decisions.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

· You have strong leadership skills, with experience in coaching, performance management, and team development.
· You communicate effectively—both verbally, in writing and actively listen—with frontline teams, peers, and management.
· You have sharp analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess data, identify trends, and make informed decisions.
· You are proficient with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook), and comfortable using production and inventory management systems (e.g., ERP/WMS).
· You understand and apply occupational health and safety regulations, GMPs, HACCP, and food safety standards.
· You bring a solid understanding of manufacturing processes, production flow, and equipment operations in a food processing environment.
· You can interpret and apply company policies, collective agreements, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) in day-to-day decision-making.

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.

Experience:

• Supervising: 5 years (preferred)
• Unionized Workplace: 3 years (preferred)
• Manufacturing facility: 5 years (preferred

· 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.
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.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $75,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Delta, BC V3M 5S5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Can you commit to work afternoon/evening shifts on a permanent basis with day/nights as required?

Experience:

• Supervising: 5 years (preferred)
• Unionized Workplace: 3 years (preferred)
• Manufacturing facility: 5 years (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location: In perso