Posted 5 days ago
Operations Supervisor
@ Richardson International Limited
Lethbridge, Alberta
Overview
Richardson International Limited is hiring a full-time Operations Supervisor at its Lethbridge, AB oilseed processing facility. The role runs daily operations to meet stated goals, leads and coaches a team, and enforces procedures and health and safety rules. The posting states a competitive salary, pension, flexible benefits and training, with shift rotation required and an application deadline of November 13, 2026.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure operational procedures are completed safely and per SOPs
- Identify, correct and report non-conformances
- Lead, train, coach and monitor team performance
- Liaise with maintenance, logistics and quality assurance
- Ensure health and safety guidelines are followed
Requirements summary:
- Degree or diploma in operations, engineering or business
- Minimum 2 years supervisory experience in food manufacturing
- Knowledge of health and safety legislation
- Strong computer, communication and leadership skills
- Ability to work shift rotation
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-01
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-30
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Management experience | 2+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Women, Racialized people, People with disabilities |
| Education | College diploma (required), Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Operations Management, Engineering, Business Administration |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours, Retirement plan, Paid training |
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Richardson International Limited
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Full company description
Richardson International is Canada’s largest agribusiness. Based in Winnipeg, Richardson has over 2,900 employees across Canada, the U.S. and the U.K. Richardson is a worldwide handler and merchandiser of all major Canadian-grown grains and oilseeds and a vertically integrated processor and manufacturer of oats and canola-based products. Richardson offers a world of expertise in grain handling, merchandising, logistics, and crop inputs sales as well as oilseed processing, milling, and food product development. Established in 1857, Richardson has been serving farmers and promoting Canadian agriculture for more than 160 years. Today, the Richardson name continues to be synonymous with quality and integrity. Our focus remains on supporting our producers, nurturing strong business relationships with our customers and suppliers, and caring for the communities in which we live and work. Richardson International is a subsidiary of James Richardson & Sons, Limited.
- LinkedIn followers
- 29,957
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 1,077
- Reported office locations
- 2800 One Lombard Place, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0X8, CA
- Business categories
- Consumer Goods
- Packaging Services
- Agriculture
- Supply Chain Management
- Food and Beverage
- Manufacturing
- Food Processing
- Other recorded names
- Richardson International
- Specialties
- canola oil processing
- food service packaging
- milling
- oat milling
- food and ingredients
- food products
- grain handling
- merchandising
- crop inputs
- canola crushing
- oilseed processing
- global agribusiness
- retail
- ingredients
- sales
- quality assurance
- food safety
- food science
- accounting
- finance
- trade
- international business
- logistics
- supply chain
- agronomics
- agriculture
- and agronomy
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 3,496,381
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Richardson International is Canada’s largest agribusiness. Based in Winnipeg, Richardson has over 2,900 employees across Canada, the U.S. and the U.K. Richardson is a worldwide handler and merchandiser of all major Canadian-grown grains and oilseeds and a vertically integrated processor and manufacturer of oats and canola-based products. Richardson offers a world of expertise in grain handling, merchandising…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food and Beverage Manufacturing |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1857 |
| Specialties | canola oil processingfood service packagingmillingoat millingfood and ingredientsfood productsgrain handlingmerchandisingcrop inputscanola crushing |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 74 |
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At Richardson International, being truly invested is at the heart of everything we do. For 165 years, Richardson has been dedicated to Canadian agriculture. Recognized as a global leader in agriculture and food processing, Richardson is one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and has more than 4,000 employees across Canada, the U.S. and the U.K.
Richardson Oilseed is one of Canada’s oldest and largest fully-integrated oilseed processing and packaging operations with three facilities across Canada. In addition to producing bulk canola oil and meal, our food products division produces a wide variety of canola-based margarines, oils and shortenings for the industrial, retail and food service markets. At Richardson, we are committed to enhancing our facilities and services and investing in our people and communities.
Working with Richardson opens the door to a world of possibility. We currently have an opportunity for an Operations Supervisor at our Lethbridge, AB location. The Operations Supervisor will be responsible for the daily operations to meet stated goals and objectives.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure all operational procedures are implemented effectively & completed safely in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures and in accordance with Company Policy
- Identify, correct and report all non-conformances
- Effective leadership of team including development, training, performance monitoring & coaching
- Liaise with other departments i.e. Maintenance, Logistics, and Quality Assurance etc
- Ensure Health & Safety guidelines are adhered to
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- A degree or diploma in Operations Management, Engineering or Business Administration
- Minimum 2 years previous Supervisory experience in a Food Manufacturing environment
- Experience implementing policy & procedures
- Knowledge of Health & Safety legislative requirement
- Excellent computer, communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
- Able to motivate individuals & teams and provide one-on-one coaching & conflict resolution
- Ability to work shift rotation
Richardson International provides a comprehensive compensation package consisting of a competitive salary, pension, a flexible benefits plan, and training and career development opportunities.
Interested candidates should click the Apply icon to apply online by November 13, 2026.
Richardson International values diversity in the workplace. Women, Indigenous Peoples, Visible Minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify.
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