Supervisor, Production

Salary Range: CA $63,000.00 To CA $73,000.00 Annually

Village Farms International (Nasdaq: VFF) is a vertically integrated global leader in cannabis and plant-based consumer packaged goods, and sustainable innovation. As one of North America’s longest-standing produce operators built on decades of expertise, we’re a company where growers, innovators, and creators come together to shape the future of high performing plant-based brands, globally.

Joining Village Farms means joining a global team built on purpose, integrity, and ambition. Here, we grow people, ideas and possibilities.

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading production teams in a fast-paced environment overseeing the conversion of biomass into finished goods, while ensuring quality standards are met at every step. This role leads and mentors Production Technicians and contract labour, drives compliance with safety and quality standards. The Production Supervisor is a hands‑on leader who fosters a safe, efficient, and high performing production floor while helping elevate manufacturing practices to deliver exceptional products.

• Monitor and mentor production technicians and contract labor to ensure production lines run efficiently and product is completed on time and within spec to avoid delays and lost revenue potential.
• Organize and lead production Technicians, contract labor, and floor changeovers across milling, blending and pre‑roll assembly operations.
• Oversee documentation and KPI tracking for each room's activities, including downtime, hourly run rates, and continuous improvement projects; elevate to relevant departments (e.g., maintenance) as needed.
• Track and report Time & Attendance for the contract labor team.
• Complete and verify daily production reports using the ERP system to ensure information is accurate and up to date.
• Track and record consumption usage properly to avoid increased cost to the business.
• Check inventory and consumption reports regularly.
• Act as subject‑matter expert for your area by conducting Gemba walks, sustaining 5S assessments, and applying Continuous Improvement/LEAN principles to increase cost savings.
• Work with Planning to align on current capacity and run rates, avoiding schedule delays and downtime.
• Approve payroll for contract workforce
• Manage administrative tasks including verifying entries in electronic compliance systems

• Foster a culture of compliance by operating within guidelines and procedures.
• Train Pre‑Roll Technicians and contract workforce to ensure understanding of company guidelines and SOPs; ensure all SOPs are being followed.
• Ensure Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards are followed within your area of supervision.
• Collaborate on developing and updating SOPs.
• Ensure staff are trained and provided with the tools needed for success

• Conduct regular 1:1s with Technicians, providing opportunities to share concerns and career goals, and offering feedback and coaching.
• Lead quarterly performance review to support career growth and development opportunities for the team.
• Participate in cross‑functional collaboration (Quality, R&D trials, etc.) to ensure improvement plans are actioned on the production floor.
• Coach and train Technicians on an ongoing basis.
• Perform regular inspections on equipment to ensure safety and functionality, communicating maintenance issues as required.
• Attend cross‑functional partnership meetings and respond to day‑to‑day operational issues as they arise.

• Ensure all team members know, understand, and follow safety protocols; lead by example and foster a safe working environment.
• Train all staff on safety procedures and ensure training is properly documented.
• Report all near misses and incidents and ensure timely escalation of new safety concerns to the Production Manager and Safety Team.
• Begin each team meeting with Health & Safety updates.

At Village Farms we are all growers  plants and processes require in‑person care and attention to ensure we’re bringing the best our plants and people have to offer to our consumers. This means other…