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Weekend Production Supervisor

Friday to Sunday | 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Springhill, Nova Scotia

Position Summary

We are seeking a hands-on Weekend Production Supervisor to lead operations and ensure clear communication, continuity, and cooperation between shifts. This role requires a strong communicator who can work independently, make sound decisions without on-site management support, and ensure that information flows accurately from shift to shift.

The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining consistency, accountability, and teamwork across production teams.

Proper safety gear (Fitted, Half-Face silicone respirator) is a requirement and must be worn at all times in Manufacturing Areas.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate weekend production activities with a strong on-floor presence
Ensure clear, timely, and accurate shift-to-shift communication, including handovers and follow-ups
Communicate production status, issues, and priorities to weekday leadership and other shifts
Promote cooperation and consistency between teams by reinforcing expectations and standard practices
Ensure production targets, quality standards, and safety requirements are met
Lead, coach, and support production employees on shift
Enforce company policies, safety procedures, and standard operating practices
Identify and resolve production issues independently, escalating only when necessary
Document key events, decisions, and issues to ensure continuity

Qualifications & Experience

Proven experience in a production or manufacturing supervisory role
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to make decisions, manage priorities, and resolve issues in real time
Strong leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills
Solid understanding of workplace safety and quality expectations

Preferred but not required:

Experience in industrial or manufacturing environments
Post-secondary education in a related field (asset, not mandatory)

What We Offer

Stable Friday–Sunday schedule with clear accountability
Competitive compensation based on experience
A role with real autonomy and responsibility
Support from an experienced management team and clear operating expectations

Accountability

Reports to the Plant Manager

If you are a clear communicator who values teamwork, consistency, and accountability — and who is comfortable leading independently — we encourage you to apply.

When applying, please submit your resume outlining your relevant experience.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. He/she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by management.

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