Agropur Cooperative

Production Supervisor-1

Agropur Cooperative$73K — $91K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum of two years of supervisory experience in manufacturing
  • Experience in the food or dairy industry is preferred
  • Prior experience in a unionized setting is a plus
  • College diploma or bachelor's degree in operations management, engineering, food processing, or a related field required
  • Equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end production operations from raw materials to shipment
  • Deliver on production plans achieving volume, quality, and cost targets
  • Plan and optimize the use of resources including labor and materials
  • Supervise, engage, and develop production teams
  • Maintain positive labor relations in compliance with agreements
  • Ensure health, safety, and quality standards are met
  • Monitor operational performance and lead continuous improvement initiatives
  • Support organizational objectives through policy application and strategic initiatives

Benefits

  • Recognition of years of service for vacation calculation
  • Flexible group insurance plan with telemedicine services
  • Employee assistance program
  • Opportunities for career development
  • Pension plan with company contributions
  • Rotational shift
Full Job Description
Job Type:
Regular

'An environment that empowers you to take action:'
  • Recognition of years of service for vacation calculation;
  • Flexible group insurance plan including telemedicine services;
  • Employee assistance program;
  • Opportunities to invest in yourself (career development, etc.);
  • Pension plan with company contributions;
  • Salary range 004: 73 000$ à 91 200$ (Salary will be determined based on skills, education, training & experience related to the position.)
  • Rotational shift


'What you'll be responsible for each day:'

The Production Supervisor is responsible for managing production teams, overseeing manufacturing processes, and ensuring the smooth execution of operations, from the receipt of raw materials to the distribution of finished products.

Reporting to the Production Manager, the supervisor plays a key role in achieving production targets in terms of quality, volume, cost, and delivery timelines, while fostering a strong culture of health and safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

As a change agent, the Production Supervisor contributes to the transformation of operations by promoting efficiency, accountability, and employee engagement.

  • Lead end-to-end production operations, from raw material reception through to shipment, ensuring timelines and customer requirements are met
  • Deliver the production plan by achieving volume, quality, and cost targets
  • Plan and optimize resource utilization, including labor, raw materials, and production inputs
  • Supervise, engage, and develop teams, including hiring, training, performance management, discipline, and employee development
  • Maintain effective and positive labor relations, in compliance with collective agreements and company policies
  • Ensure the highest standards in health & safety, quality, and food safety, including oversight of sanitation activities
  • Monitor operational performance (KPIs) and lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize processes and reduce losses
  • Actively contribute to organizational objectives, by applying policies, participating in committees, and supporting strategic initiatives


'The individual who will own this role'
  • Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a supervisory role in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience in the food or dairy industry, an asset
  • Experience in a unionized environment, an asset
  • College diploma or bachelor's degree in operations management, engineering, food processing, or a related field required
  • An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered


An environment that values engagement and encourages everyone to take initiative.

About Agropur Cooperative

Agropur Cooperative is a Canadian dairy cooperative headquartered in Longueuil, Quebec. Founded in 1938, it is the largest dairy cooperative in Canada and one of the 20 largest dairy producers in the world. The cooperative has more than 3,000 members and operates 39 plants across North America. Agropur produces a wide range of dairy products, including milk, cheese, butter, yogurt, and ice cream. The cooperative also produces and distributes ingredients and functional solutions for the food industry.
Learn more about Agropur Cooperative
Size
19,800 employees
Industry
Founded
1938

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