Production Supervisor

Join Our Team at Mariposa – Production Supervisor

Location: Lindsay, Ontario
Job Type: Full-Time – Onsite
Shift: Afternoon Production shift; 2:15pm - 11:15pm
Wage: Starting at $31.00/hour, with higher rates considered based on experience.
Department: Production
Reports To: Production Manager

About Mariposa
Mariposa Dairy is a leading manufacturer of award-winning cheeses in Lindsay, Ontario. As we continue to grow, we're looking for dedicated team members who share our commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement. Our culture is built on Integrity, Growth, and Resilience, with a focus on supporting our people and their success.

What we offer:

  • Medical and dental benefits
  • Health Spending Account (HSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Annual performance bonus opportunity
  • Group RRSP matching after one year of service
  • Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
  • A collaborative, team-oriented workplace culture
  • Free employee cheese tastings and take-home product perks
Position Summary
Mariposa Dairy is looking for a hands-on Production Supervisor to lead employees and coordinate daily production activities at our Lindsay facility. In this role, you will coach employees, respond to production challenges, and help maintain safe, efficient, and high-quality operations. This is an opportunity for an experienced team leader to build their manufacturing leadership career while contributing directly to employee development and operational improvement. You'll play a key role in developing employees, improving production performance, and helping Mariposa continue to grow as a leader in the dairy industry.

Job Description
  • Embody and promote company’s core values (Integrity, Growth and Resilience).
People Leadership
  • Lead, coach, and support production employees.
  • Assign work and coordinate staffing based on production needs.
  • Promote accountability, teamwork, and consistent communication.
Safety and Quality
  • Ensure employees follow health, safety, food safety, and environmental requirements.
  • Address safety and quality concerns promptly.
Production Execution
  • Coordinate daily production activities to meet schedule, quality, and output requirements.
  • Respond to downtime, staffing challenges, and production interruptions.
  • Work with maintenance and other departments to resolve operational issues.
Continuous Improvement
  • Identify opportunities to reduce waste, downtime, and product loss.
  • Support Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and process improvement activities.
  • Monitor production results and communicate key operational information.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support operational requirements.

Qualifications & Requirements

Required:
  • At least two years of leadership or supervisory experience
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to coordinate multiple production priorities
  • Availability for the posted shift rotation
  • Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and ERP systems
  • Maintain dependable attendance to support consistent production operations.
Preferred:
  • Manufacturing or food production experience
  • Experience with automated packaging or palletizing equipment
We recognize that candidates may not meet every qualification listed above. If you are excited about this opportunity and believe your skills and experience would make you successful in the role, we encourage you to apply.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Mariposa Dairy. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We kindly ask you not to contact us by phone.
Any offer of employment will be conditional upon successful reference checks and employment verification.

Mariposa Dairy is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from individuals with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process.

This employer only accepts applications from:
  • Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
  • Candidates with a valid Canadian work permit.
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