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At Vitalus, we turn milk into ingredients that support food systems around the world. As a Production Supervisor, you’ll lead a team at the heart of our operation—guiding daily production, solving problems in real time, and creating a steady, supportive environment where people and processes perform at their best.
This is a hands-on leadership role where your ability to stay composed, make sound decisions, and support your team directly impacts safety, quality, and output. You won’t just run the shift—you’ll build capability, strengthen accountability, and keep production moving forward with purpose.
Is this you?
You bring hands-on leadership + a sharp eye for detail — and you know how to keep teams aligned and energized.
Your leadership style is steady and supportive—you give clear direction, build trust, and help people succeed on the floor.
You stay solution-focused under pressure, using data and judgment to keep operations on track.
You’re motivated by building strong teams and improving how work gets done every day.
What You’ll Do
Lead the Floor
Guide daily production activities to meet targets, quality standards, and schedules.
Allocate labour effectively and adjust in real time to keep operations running smoothly.
Coordinate closely with planning, maintenance, and quality to manage flow and reduce downtime
Build Team Performance
Lead, coach, and support front-line employees with clear expectations and daily direction.
Run pre-shift huddles and safety talks that keep teams informed, engaged, and aligned.
Support onboarding, cross-training, and ongoing development of your team.
Protect Quality & Safety
Ensure compliance with food safety standards, GMP, and regulatory requirements.
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Lead by example in hygiene, documentation, and procedural discipline.
Support investigations and implement corrective actions when issues arise.
Drive Improvement
Identify inefficiencies and lead practical improvements on the floor.
Contribute to problem-solving, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement efforts.
Help implement new processes and ensure smooth adoption by your team.
What You’ll Bring
3+ years in food manufacturing, with supervisory or lead experience.
Strong understanding of production processes—dairy experience is an asset.
Working knowledge of food safety and quality systems (HACCP, GMP)
A calm, accountable leadership style with the ability to coach and develop others.
Sound judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
Comfort working with ERP systems and production data (Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, or similar).
Ready to lead where it counts?
If you’re driven to build strong teams, run steady operations, and make a real impact on the floor, we’d welcome your application.
Why Join Vitalus?
We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes:
Competitive Salary
Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, LTD & Life Insurance Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off
Learning opportunities
Bonus Program
RRSP/DPSP Program
Service Recognition
Social & Wellness Events
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CAD 68000-78000 yearly / year
Full-time
Mid · 3+ years experience
Onsite
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