Production & Distribution Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily fruit and vegetable processing operations from receiving through packaging
• Plan and coordinate production schedules to align with inventory and distribution requirements
• Monitor production performance including throughput, yield, waste, and labour efficiency
• Maintain accurate production, inventory, and traceability records
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, sanitation standards, and allergen controls
• Investigate food safety concerns and implement corrective actions
• Oversee the safe operation and maintenance of processing and packaging equipment
• Manage production staffing including scheduling, training, and supervising employees and volunteers
• Coordinate packing, labeling, and shipment preparation in collaboration with logistics teams
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to identify process efficiencies

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in food production or manufacturing
• Supervisory experience in a production environment
• Knowledge of food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance systems
• Experience managing production schedules, staffing, and operational targets
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and production management systems
• Ability to work in physically demanding production environments
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
• Commitment to EDI and Second Harvest’s mission

Preferred Qualifications

• HACCP certification
• Experience in fresh produce processing
• Warehouse and distribution operations experience
• First Aid and/or forklift certification
• Experience supervising temporary labour and volunteer teams

Benefits

• Competitive salary and robust benefits package
• Comprehensive group insurance (health, dental, life, AD&D, and LTD)
• Employer match contributions to Defined Benefit Pension Plan (3%)
• Employer match contributions to Group Retirement Savings Plan (up to 4%)
• Access to parental leave top-up
• 4 weeks of annual vacation plus additional days per year of service
• 10 paid sick days and 3 personal days
• Summer half-days and winter holiday closure
• Employee and Family Assistance Program

About the Company

Second Harvest is Canada’s largest food rescue organization and the expert in perishable food recovery. We rescue surplus, unsold food from across the supply chain and redistribute it to non-profits across the country to feed communities.