Production Supervisor (National Mobility Program)

Job Posting

Summary

The Production Leader-Supervisor (National Mobility Program) is a leadership role designed to build a pipeline of qualified production leaders to support Wonderbrands manufacturing facilities outside of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).

Reporting to the Shift Leader and Operations Leader, the Leader-Supervisor provides hands-on leadership on the production floor, ensures production schedules are met safely and efficiently, and supports continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

This role requires mandatory geographic mobility. Successful candidates will complete structured training at a Wonderbrands GTA facility and, following qualification, will be assigned to a Wonderbrands location outside the GTA based on business needs.

Base salary $60,000 to $65,000 (Candidate will be eligible for an annual merit increase)

Eligible for up to 10% annual bonus

Eligible for travel expenses if travel required

Benefits package offered: Health, dental, GRRSP, Employee and Family assistance program

Location: The position will start at our Carlingview location: 514 Carlingview Drive, Etobicoke, ON

• The role requires willingness and ability to relocate to any Wonderbrands facility outside the GTA, based on business needs.
• Geographic assignment will be determined by operational requirements and workforce planning priorities.

Shift: The role is start as a day shift for training purposes. Candidate must  be flexible to work any shift assigned based on location.

Primary Responsibilities

Production & Operations Leadership

• Lead by example and foster a culture of safety, respect, and teamwork
• Provide hands-on leadership to Team Leaders and production crews on one or more production lines
• Conduct pre-shift huddles and provide clear direction and performance feedback
• Ensure production schedules are achieved while responding effectively to operational issues
• Coordinate manpower, materials, and departmental activities to ensure smooth plant operations

People Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, mentor, and train Team Leaders and Team Members
• Support engagement, accountability, and capability development within teams
• Act as a role model for Wonderbrands leadership behaviors and values

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Enforce all Wonderbrands safety, GMP, food safety, and quality standards
• Maintain a safe working environment through inspections and adherence to procedures
• Assist in testing and implementation of new equipment, processes, or products
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, environmental, and safety requirements

Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Utilize Wonderbrands systems (including OMS) to support production targets and KPIs
• Assist the Shift Leader in achieving daily operational performance objectives
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, cost, and efficiency

Mobility & Assignment Support

• Support operations at assigned facilities outside the GTA following training
• Adapt quickly to new sites, teams, and operating environments
• Act as a temporary or permanent Leader-Supervisor based on site requirements

Additional Responsibilities

• Act as a backup to the Shift Leader when required
• Perform other duties as assigned to support business needs
• Additional job responsibilities may be assigned as required.

Required Experience

• Post-secondary education in Operations Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field
• Demonstrated leadership capability in a manufacturing or operations environment
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to lead and motivate teams in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset
• Flexibility to workdays, afternoons, nights, weekends, and varying shift schedule

We are pleased to accept applications from underrepresented groups and encourage applications from  Indigenous persons, youth, new immigrants, and persons with disabilities

FGF Group Competencies:

Adaptive Intelligence - Team Members respond effectively to challenges by evolving their skills, mindset, and approach.

• Flexibility, Agility, Adaptability: Thrives in dynamic environments by embracing continuous change. Quickly adjusts to new priorities and actively seeks innovative solutions. Uses setbacks as opportunities for growth
• and applies a relentless focus on improving outcomes. Approaches challenges with a proactive, solutions-driven mindset and openness to feedback.
• Calculated Risk-Taking: Makes strategic decisions by evaluating options and creating contingency plans.

Collaborative Intelligence - Collaborative intelligence empowers teams to unlock collective strengths and achieve results through synergy and mutual trust.

• Team First and Collaboration: Engages with Team Members and colleagues, builds relationships, and fosters an inclusive, innovative environment.

Entrepreneurial Intelligence - Equips Team Members to identify opportunities, overcome setbacks, and move ideas to execution effectively.

• Continuous Improvement: Drives innovation and optimizes processes to enhance quality and productivity.
• Customer and Product Focus: Addresses need proactively with accountability and a solution-oriented mindset.
• Fierce Execution: Achieves results with a strategic and hands-on approach, learning from mistakes and building trust.

Leadership Competencies

Inspire & Energize Team Members

• Continually inspires and develops Team Members​ and promote cross-functional collaboration.

• Supports, shared knowledge and experience with your Team through authentic conversations and development planning
• Communicates clear expectations​
• Uses insight and knowledge to influence others​

• Understands and acknowledge differences and modifies style to support unleashing potential
• Demonstrates patience and empathy, while listening​

Create Winning Relationships​

• Inspire enthusiasm & commitment by communicating a clear path to success​
• Empowers others by delegating and providing support and opportunities for growth​
• Identifies, raises and resolves conflict​
• Builds trust and models the “Coach Approach”​

Entrepreneurial Leadership​

• Encourages informed risk-taking and supports learning from outcomes.
• Creates an environment where your team enjoys working hard while having fun​
• Provides feedback to reinforce results​

Disclaimer: The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills.  Please keep in mind that other duties may be added, or this description may be amended at any time.

In compliance with Ontario’s Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current existing vacancy within our organization.

We affirm that our hiring process, including candidate screening, evaluation, and selection, does not involve the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) or automated decision-making tools. All assessments and decisions are conducted by qualified human professionals to ensure fairness, transparency, and compliance with Bill 149.

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