Production & Distribution Supervisor
$60,000–$70,000 year
On-siteEtobicoke, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Oversee daily fruit and vegetable processing operations from receiving through packaging, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and temperature controls are met. Plan and coordinate production schedules to align with inventory levels, incoming supply, and distribution requirements while monitoring throughput, yield, waste, and labour efficiency. Maintain accurate production, inventory, and traceability records to support regulatory compliance and investigate food safety concerns to manage non-conforming products and implement corrective actions. Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, sanitation standards, allergen controls, and internal quality assurance programs. Oversee the safe operation, inspection, maintenance, and repair coordination of processing and packaging equipment. Manage production staffing needs by scheduling, training, coaching, and supervising employees, temporary workers, and volunteers. Coordinate packing, labeling, inventory, and shipment preparation while collaborating with warehouse and logistics teams to meet distribution schedules. Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process efficiencies and managing production supplies.
Required Qualifications
- 3–5 years of experience in food production or manufacturing
- Supervisory experience in a production environment
- Knowledge of food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance systems
- Experience managing production schedules, staffing, and operational targets
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and production management systems
- Ability to work in physically demanding production environments
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
- Process-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
- Detail-oriented with strong planning and record-keeping abilities
- Commitment to EDI, accessibility (AODA), environmental stewardship, and Second Harvest's mission to reduce food waste and increase food access
- Standing and walking for extended periods
- Regular lifting of up to 50 lbs
- Working in refrigerated, wet, and food-processing environments
- Exposure to industrial processing and packaging equipment
- Use of required personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Flexibility to support both production and warehouse operations as needed
Desired Qualifications
- HACCP certification
- Experience in fresh produce processing
- Warehouse and distribution operations experience
- First Aid and/or forklift certification
- Experience supervising temporary labour and volunteer teams
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