Role overview

Operations Supervisor – Pork Processing

Location: Arthur, ON
Salary: $70,000 – $90,000

Join Our Client's Team

Our client is a well-established, family-owned pork processing company with over 30 years of success in the industry. Known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and operational excellence, the company continues to grow while maintaining a strong focus on food safety, employee development, and customer satisfaction.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced leader to oversee production operations within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Position Overview

As the Operations Supervisor, you will lead a team of approximately 70 employees, overseeing the daily operations of a pork processing facility. This includes the receiving of live hogs, harvesting, evisceration, cutting, deboning, packaging, sanitation, and production activities.

You will be responsible for maintaining a safe, efficient, and high-performing operation while ensuring compliance with all food safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Lead daily production operations, supervising salaried and hourly employees to achieve production targets.
Foster a positive work environment through coaching, mentoring, training, and employee development.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives and reduce operational waste.
Monitor production metrics and implement improvements to increase productivity and reduce costs.
Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with workplace safety standards and proactively addressing hazards.
Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, SOPs, and all food safety and quality requirements.
Lead corrective actions related to quality, production, and operational performance.
Oversee sanitation and maintenance activities.
Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives, including OEE, 5S, TPM, DDS, and continuous improvement programs.
Communicate production performance, action plans, and operational updates to leadership and production teams.
Work closely with Production Planning, Materials Management, Finance, Human Resources, and Quality Assurance to achieve operational goals.
Step into the Operations/Production Manager role when required.
Troubleshoot production issues quickly to minimize downtime and maintain efficiency.

Daily Responsibilities

Review staffing requirements and assign team members appropriately.
Communicate daily production schedules and priorities.
Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with internal departments as needed.
Maintain a strong presence on the production floor to support operations and ensure compliance.
Review production efficiencies and make real-time operational decisions.
Complete production, FSQA, HACCP, and operational reports.
Ensure shift handovers are completed effectively.

Requirements

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Management, or a related discipline preferred.
5–7 years of leadership experience in food manufacturing or food production.
Experience within a large-scale, high-speed manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, BRC, and USDA/CFIA food safety regulations.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, TPM, OEE, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Strong organizational and planning abilities.
Ability to analyze production data and make sound operational decisions.
Comfortable working in a hands-on leadership role.

Physical Requirements

Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with hot and cold temperatures.
Exposure to wet and slippery surfaces, food allergens, and production equipment.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and climb stairs or ladders as required.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Competitive salary of $70,000–$90,000
Join a stable and growing organization with an excellent reputation.
Lead a large production team and make a meaningful operational impact.
Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Long-term career growth within a successful food manufacturing organization.

If you have a passion for food manufacturing, operational leadership, and building high-performing teams, we'd love to hear from you.