Production Supervisor

Status:
Full Time - Permanent

Job Title:

Production Supervisor

Schedule:

Full-Time, Permanent 12-Hour Night Shift (7 PM - 7 AM) on a Continental Schedule (3-2-2-3). Enjoy more consecutive days off!

Start Date:

As soon as possible

Location:

315 Knowlton Rd, Knowlton, Quebec J0E 1V0, Canada

Reports to:

Business Unit Manager
Salary range:
To be discussed, depending on experience

Our client in Knowlton, QC, is a global leader in product innovation, manufacturing, and packaging for the world's most reputable beauty, health, and home-care brands. We are seeking an energized and results-driven Production Supervisor to be a pivotal on-the-floor leader, driving operational excellence and fostering a high-performance, inclusive culture.

If you are passionate about process optimization, continuous improvement, and developing people, this is your opportunity to make a tangible impact on the production of products used by millions worldwide.

YOUR ROLE AS THE PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR:
Reporting to the Production Manager, you will be the front-line leader for a team of approximately 50 production employees. Your core mission is to manage daily operations, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, productivity, and team morale (often referred to as SQCDM - Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Morale).

This role is a dynamic blend of coaching, problem-solving, operational planning, and continuous improvement, where your leadership will directly influence the success and reputation of our client.

✨ We believe that our people are our strength. If you are a passionate leader who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we’d love to meet you.

Advantages

• A fun and dynamic environment that welcomes diversity in all its forms, talent, ideas, and creativity;

• Vacation: 3 weeks upon hiring;

• Comprehensive insurance including vision, dental, travel, and more

• Short- and long-term disability insurance

• Telemedicine/telepharmacy

• RRSP:
We contribute up to 4% of your salary, matching your contribution

• Bonus:
Access to a bonus program based on our success as a company and on your personal goals achieved

• On-site cafeteria for convenient and pleasant lunch breaks

• Internal mobility and career development opportunities to develop your potential

Responsibilities
1. Leadership and Team Development

• Be a Role Model:
Act as an ambassador for KDC/ONE's values, company policies, and best practices in safety, quality, and collaboration.

• Coach for Success:
Actively coach team members to help them meet company objectives and promote contribution from every individual.

• Develop Talent:
Evaluate employee performance, identify training needs, and implement development plans to ensure continuous skill progression and effective task execution.

• Foster Engagement:
Promote an environment of team spirit, mutual respect, and collaboration across shifts and departments.

• Talent Management:
Participate in the recruitment and effective onboarding of new employees, including initial training and probation period follow-up.

2. Operational Excellence and Performance

• Drive Results:
Accountable for your production section’s results, focusing on meeting or exceeding standards for speed, labor efficiency, and defined quality levels.

• Daily Planning:
Plan and coordinate daily activities based on the production schedule, operational priorities, and resource availability.

• Problem Resolution:
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) like speed, direct labor, yields, and waste; analyze variances and implement timely corrective actions to optimize production.

• Cross-Functional Coordination:
Collaborate closely with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, and Logistics to minimize line stoppages, product waste, and ensure operational fluidity.

3. Compliance, Safety, and Quality

• Uphold Standards:
Ensure strict daily adherence to all established Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), quality standards, safety rules, and plant policies.

• Health & Safety Champion:
Deploy preventive actions to eliminate recurring incidents, conduct safety incident investigations, and implement necessary corrective measures.

• Audit Readiness:
Prepare the team for internal and…