Production Supervisor

Job Type

Regular

People are at the heart of our success. Our culture encourages collaboration, transparency, and accountability in order to generate value and achieve sustainable results. Being part of the team means committing to an environment where everyone’s impact truly matters.

At Agropur, accountability means owning challenges and taking concrete action to achieve results.

‘An environment that empowers you to take action:’

• Recognition of years of service for vacation calculation;
• Flexible group insurance plan including telemedicine services;
• Employee assistance program;
• Opportunities to invest in yourself (career development, etc.);
• Pension plan with company contributions;
• Salary range 004: $73,000 à $91,200 (Salary will be determined based on skills, education, training & experience related to the position.)

‘What you’ll be responsible for each day:’

The Production Supervisor is responsible for managing production teams, overseeing manufacturing processes, and ensuring smooth operations—from raw material receiving to finished goods distribution.

Reporting to the Production Manager, the supervisor plays a key role in achieving production targets in terms of quality, volume, cost, and timelines, while fostering a strong culture of health and safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. As a change agent, the Production Supervisor contributes to operational transformation by promoting efficiency, accountability, and employee engagement.

• Coordinate daily production operations (receiving, processing, packaging, shipping) while meeting deadlines and customer requirements
• Ensure achievement of the production plan in terms of volume, quality, and cost
• Manage raw materials, ingredients, and cleaning supplies efficiently
• Plan and optimize workforce requirements based on operational needs
• Supervise, engage, and develop teams, fostering collaboration and accountability
• Maintain a positive work environment and ensure compliance with collective agreements
• Ensure adherence to health & safety, quality, and food safety standards
• Track KPIs and lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize performance
• Manage employee lifecycle (hiring, training, performance reviews, discipline, compensation) and support the implementation of organizational objectives and policies

‘The Individual Who Will Own This Role’

• Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in the food or dairy industry is an asset
• Experience in a unionized environment is an asset
• College diploma or bachelor’s degree in operations management, engineering, food processing, or a related field
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered

An environment that values engagement and encourages everyone to take initiative.

Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.

In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.