KIT Recruitment is partnering with a well-established and growing food manufacturing organization to hire an Operations Supervisor one hour west of Brampton, ON., no traffic. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments and is looking to make a meaningful impact within a growing operation. We are seeking a collaborative professional with a builder mentality—someone who enjoys developing people, improving processes, and contributing to the long-term success of a growing business. The successful candidate will lead a team of approximately 70 employees while driving operational excellence, continuous improvement initiatives, employee engagement, food safety, and production performance within a dynamic meat processing environment.
Operations Supervisor, Food Manufacturing – Details:
- Competitive salary: $70,000–$85,000 depending on experience
- Schedule: Monday–Friday
- Full-time, permanent position
- Location: Arthur, ON
- Must be eligible to work in Canada
Operations Supervisor, Food Manufacturing – Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee daily production operations within a high-volume pork processing environment, including receiving, slaughtering, processing, cutting, deboning, and packaging activities
- Supervise and support approximately 70 production employees while fostering a positive, collaborative, and high-performance culture
- Drive employee engagement, training, coaching, development, and succession planning initiatives
- Partner cross-functionally with Operations, FSQA, Maintenance, HR, Planning, Materials Management, and Finance teams to support production targets and continuous improvement initiatives
- Monitor operational performance metrics and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, optimize productivity, and reduce operating costs
- Support and implement Lean Manufacturing initiatives utilizing OEE, DDS, 5S, QFD, TPM, and related continuous improvement methodologies
- Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, SOP, OMAFRA, CFIA, and food safety regulations while maintaining high product quality standards
- Lead corrective actions, root cause analysis, and problem-solving initiatives to minimize downtime and improve operational performance
- Maintain a strong presence on the production floor to support process verification, staffing adjustments, efficiency improvements, documentation reviews, and real-time decision-making
- Review staffing levels, production schedules, and material inventory requirements to support daily operational demands
- Monitor and review operational, FSQA, HACCP, and production documentation to ensure compliance and accuracy
- Collaborate with Human Resources regarding employee relations, performance management, workplace safety, and employee development initiatives
- Communicate production results, performance metrics, and action plans to employees and leadership teams
- Support cost-saving initiatives and operational improvements across the facility
- Step into leadership responsibilities during absences of key operational personnel, including supporting Production or Operations Management functions when required
- Roll up your sleeves and work alongside the team when needed to ensure production goals and deadlines are achieved
- Support a culture focused on safety, accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
Operations Supervisor, Food Manufacturing – Qualifications:
- Proven leadership experience within a meat processing or food manufacturing environment required
- 3–5 years of leadership experience within food manufacturing, food processing, or a related production environment preferred
- Experience working within large-scale, high-speed manufacturing operations with hands-on leadership responsibilities
- Strong understanding of HACCP, GMP, OMAFRA, CFIA, and food safety regulations
- Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiencies
- Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and process improvement abilities
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams through growth, change, and evolving operational priorities
- Excellent communication, leadership, coaching, and interpersonal skills
- Strong sense of urgency with the ability to prioritize responsibilities and delegate effectively
- Strong organizational, analytical, and operational planning skills
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, TPM, OEE, DDS, 5S, QFD, or related methodologies considered an asset
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Management, or a related field considered an asset
- Proficiency with computer applications, reporting systems, and operational metrics
Operations Supervisor, Food Manufacturing – Working Environment
- Manufacturing environment with exposure to hot and cold conditions, slippery surfaces, stairs, ladders, and food allergens
- Position requires extended periods of standing and walking throughout the facility
- Comfortable working in a hands-on production environment and supporting the operation directly when required
Pay: $70,000.00-$85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Arthur, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Are you comfortable working in a pork processing facility that includes live animal receiving, slaughter, evisceration, and meat processing operations?
Experience:
- meat processing: 3 years (required)
- leadership within food manufacturing: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
