Production Supervisor at Red Bull in Chilliwack, BC

Job description

PRODUCTION OPERATIONS Supervise daily production activities, including commissioning, startup, and ramp-up activities as applicable, to ensure manufacturing schedules are achieved safely, efficiently, and on time. Monitor production processes and address operational issues to minimize downtime and maintain productivity. Ensure approved production procedures, work instructions, and HQ operational standards are followed, and provide production input as these standards are developed and refined during startup. Coordinate shift activities, staffing requirements, and production readiness priorities to meet production targets and startup objectives. Escalate significant production issues to the Production Manager and assist with implementing corrective actions.   TEAM SUPERVISION Provide day-to-day supervision, direction, and support to production employees. Assign work responsibilities and monitor employee performance throughout the shift. Train and onboard new employees on production processes, quality requirements, safety procedures, and approved SOPs/work instructions; support employee qualification and cross-training as the operation develops Promote teamwork, accountability, and a positive work environment. Provide coaching and feedback to employees and support performance improvement and employee development initiatives. Develop Shift Leads and high-potential employees through coaching, training, delegation, and increasing operational responsibility.   QUALITY AND FOOD SAFETY Ensure all products are manufactured in compliance with established quality standards and food safety requirements. Perform routine production checks and verify adherence to operating procedures Work closely with the Quality team to address non-conformances and implement corrective actions. Support audits, inspections, and food safety programs.   HEALTH AND SAFETY Ensure employees follow all health, safety, and environmental requirements. Promote a strong safety culture and lead by example in safe work practices. Conduct routine workplace inspections and report hazards or safety concerns. Participate in safety meetings, incident investigations, and corrective action activities.   RESOURCE COORDINATION Coordinate labour, equipment, and materials to support efficient production operations. Communicate material shortages, equipment issues, and resource concerns to appropriate departments. Develop and maintain short-term production schedules and changeover plan in alignment with priorities established with the Production Manager, considering staffing, material availability, equipment capacity, sanitation, and maintenance requirements. Identify scheduling, staffing, material, equipment, or capacity constraints and communicate significant risks to the Production Manager and appropriate cross-functional partners.   REPORTING AND DOCUMENTATION Maintain accurate production records, shift reports, downtime documentation, and operational logs. Track production performance and communicate daily results to the Production Manager. Support investigations into production losses, downtime, and quality issues. Monitor, communicate, and drive performance against established production KPIs, identifying performance gaps and coordinating corrective actions to improve safety, quality, productivity, labour efficiency, yield, waste reduction, and schedule attainment.   CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT Participate in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives. Support implementation and ongoing improvement of standardized work practices, SOPs, and operational best practices based on commissioning experience, production results, and employee feedback. Support initiatives focused on waste reduction, loss elimination, equipment reliability, operational excellence, and improved labour utilization. Lead daily shift performance reviews and support visual management systems to drive accountability and operational performance.   COLLABORATION Work