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About the Role

The Manufacturing Production Supervisor leads safe, compliant, and efficient production operations, fostering a high-performance culture. This role ensures products are manufactured to meet safety, food safety, quality, delivery, and cost expectations by coordinating people, materials, equipment, and processes. The supervisor is expected to achieve production targets, develop frontline talent, drive engagement, eliminate operational losses, and collaborate cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

Lead a production team of hourly employees across one or multiple production lines while promoting Riverside's values and operating principles.
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Environmental, GMP, Food Safety, Quality, and regulatory requirements.
Plan and execute daily production activities to achieve production schedules, labor standards, and operational targets.
Optimize the utilization of labor, equipment, and materials to maximize efficiency and minimize waste.
Lead, coach, train, and develop employees to build capability and strengthen bench strength within the operation.
Conduct regular one-on-one meetings with team members to identify development opportunities and create action plans for success.
Drive employee engagement through effective communication, coaching, recognition, and team involvement.
Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Warehouse, R&D, and People & Values teams to achieve business objectives.
Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions to eliminate recurring operational, quality, and safety issues.
Manage labor requirements including staffing, scheduling, agency labor coordination, attendance management, and vacation approvals.
Review and approve employee timekeeping records within ADP and ensure payroll accuracy.
Support employee relations processes, coaching discussions, investigations, and performance management activities.
Promote continuous improvement through Lean Manufacturing, 5S, problem-solving, waste reduction, and process optimization initiatives.
Conduct safety observations, risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective action follow-up activities.
Ensure effective shift communication and handovers to maintain operational continuity.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Food Science, Business Operations, Manufacturing Management, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience with demonstrated knowledge of production operations.
Strong understanding of Health & Safety, GMP, Food Safety, Quality Systems, and regulatory compliance requirements.
Experience leading teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Experience working with ERP systems and production reporting tools.
Experience within the food manufacturing industry.
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, or 5S experience.
Experience with workforce planning, labor management, and performance coaching.

Skills

Strong team leadership, coaching, and employee development skills.
Ability to build highly engaged and accountable teams.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Effective problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities.
Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
Mechanical aptitude and operational troubleshooting ability.
Strong planning, prioritization, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
Self-starter with a high degree of initiative and adaptability.
Demonstrates humility, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Results-oriented with a strong focus on operational excellence.
Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across departments.

Location

Canada

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Food Science, Business Operations, Manufacturing Management, or a related field

Salary/Compensations

$70,000—$80,000 CAD

Benefits

RRSP matching or 401k matching
Eligibility to participate in Riverside's Profit Sharing Plan
Employee-Led Resource Groups (ERGs) championing mental health, sustainability, diversity, women, and LGBTQ+ rights
Riverside University program
Tuition Reimbursement Program

About the Company

Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. is a Canadian-based, family-owned, and globally operating business committed to leaving the world better than we found it.
We are a B-Corp certified, Triple-Bottom Line company proudly manufacturing nutritious, 'better-for-you' snacks such as MadeGood and GOOD TO GO.
We value teamwork, humility, respect, ownership, adaptability, grit, and fun.
We’re on an ambitious mission to double our business by 2030.
We believe anything worth doing is worth doing right, and our values will guide us through the rugged terrain.

Equal Opportunity

Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you have a disability and require accommodation in the interview process, please let us know when you apply.