Production Supervisor (Afternoon Shift)

The Manufacturing Production Supervisor is responsible for leading safe, compliant, and efficient production operations while fostering a high-performance culture across the shift. This role ensures that products are manufactured in accordance with safety, food safety, quality, delivery, and cost expectations by effectively coordinating people, materials, equipment, and processes. The Manufacturing Production Supervisor is expected to achieve production targets, develop frontline talent, drive engagement, eliminate operational losses through problem-solving, and collaborate cross-functionally to support organizational goals. Success in this role is demonstrated through strong safety performance, operational excellence, employee development, continuous improvement, and sustainable business results.

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; 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

Nice to have

Experience within the food manufacturing industry; Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, or 5S experience; Experience with workforce planning, labor management, and performance coaching

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program with costs covered by Riverside; 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; Open concept work environment that embodies our Values