Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor

Location: Winnipeg Status: Full-time Reports to: Production Manager Hours: Monday to Friday

Position Summary

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily plant operations, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity across the beverage lines. This role plays a key part in setting up processes, equipment, and machinery, while driving operational efficiency and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate is a self‑starter with strong organizational, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills. They lead by example, demonstrating a positive, "can‑do" approach, and act as a coach to support the development and performance of their team. The Production Supervisor identifies opportunities to enhance workflows, implements improvements, and supports evolving business needs throughout the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production operations and beverage line activities to meet safety, quality, and productivity targets; review and ensure timely submission of all production records.
• Lead equipment setup, troubleshooting, and adjustments to meet critical production parameters (e.g., seams, dissolved oxygen, fill levels).
• Oversee oil mixing, blending, cellaring, and packaging processes, ensuring all procedures are executed and documented accurately.
• Maintain accurate tracking of production data, raw materials, inventory, and bin locations; enter required information into the ERP system.
• Organize, coordinate, and prioritize daily tasks to meet production goals while maintaining strong communication with employees and leadership.
• Assist in recruitment, onboarding, processes, quality and development of new team members.
• Manage personnel performance, including coaching, progressive discipline, performance documentation, staffing support, and time/attendance oversight (in consultation with the Manager).
• Champion safety, food safety, waste reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives across the department.
• Work collaboratively with department leaders to support broader business objectives and drive a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Minimum 4 years of practical previous experience in a beverages / canning line / brewery manufacturing production environment
• Strong leadership ability with demonstrated experience motivating, training, and developing teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and ERP systems, preferably Microsoft D365.
• Commitment to safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Diploma or bachelor's degree in engineering, Food Science, Chemistry, or Biochemistry is preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot equipment is an asset.
• Flexible, detail-oriented, team-player and adaptable to a fast-paced production setting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.