The Production Supervisor provides leadership and directs daily operations at the plant. This role is accountable
for ensuring safe, efficient, and profitable operations through effective people management, process
optimization, and adherence to safety, quality, and food safety standards. The Operations Supervisor is
responsible for developing high-performing teams in alignment with the company’s core values, leading safety
initiatives, achieving sanitation goals, and fostering a Zero Harm culture. Passion for Innovation, Cultivate
Collaboration, Leverage Difference, and Be Accountable.
OUR PURPOSE AND VALUES
UNLEASH THE POWER OF MALT!
PASSION FOR
INNOVATION Sustainability drives us to pioneer new solutions.
CULTIVATE
COLLABORATION We succeed by operating as one team unified in one vision.
LEVERAGE
DIFFERENCE We embrace diversity and unleash the power of difference.
BE
ACCOUNTABLE We trust, and can be trusted, to deliver on our promises.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Lead day-to-day safe operations, ensuring compliance with corporate, regulatory, and food safety
standards.
- Champion a Zero Harm culture through visible safety leadership and proactive hazard management.
- Manage production staff, including scheduling, work assignments, training, coaching, performance reviews, and succession planning. · Responsible for safety training documentation, management of cleaning and sanitation records. · Accountable for inventory and procurement of tools, PPE and materials required for operators daily tasks. · Supporting autonomous operations efforts and the development of operator skills through shared activities with maintenance personnel. · Lead incident investigation events for safety, operational or HACCP concerns. · Build and maintain strong relationships with staff, fostering collaboration, accountability, and engagement. · Partner with other managers to support labor relations and maintain effective workforce practices. · Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, sustainability, and operational performance. · Ensure compliance with HACCP and other food safety programs, maintaining thorough records and audit readiness. · Partner with peer supervisors and the Plant Manager to achieve plant safety, quality, production, cost, and employee engagement objectives. · Share accountability for overall plant performance and operational results.
KNOWLDEGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Food Science, or related field preferred.
- Equivalent relevant experience in production or grain handling may be considered.
- Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience in grain handling, food processing, or
manufacturing operations.
- Strong knowledge of workplace safety in a manufacturing environment, with proven ability to lead a
Zero Harm culture.
- Thorough understanding of HACCP, food safety standards, and regulatory compliance.
- Skilled in team leadership, coaching, and conflict resolution with demonstrated success in building high-
performing teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; capable of making timely, effective decisions.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of malt and barley analytics is an asset.
- Experience with labor relations preferred.
