Posted 4 days ago
Shift Supervisor
@ Barry Callebaut
Chatham, Ontario
Overview
Barry Callebaut is hiring a Shift Supervisor to run production lines in a food manufacturing plant on a continental night shift. The role covers operations, maintenance, scheduling, staffing and food and employee safety under BRC, HACCP and GMP programs. The posting states an annual salary of $69,850 to $87,300 CAD and working hours of 6:45pm to 7:00am.
Pay:
$69,850–$87,300 a year
Responsibilities:
- Oversee production lines and night-shift operations in a Lean environment
- Enforce food safety and employee safety under BRC, HACCP and GMP
- Schedule staff, track attendance and manage timesheets
- Coordinate sanitation, preventive maintenance and repairs with maintenance teams
- Develop and deliver training, including OJT
Requirements summary:
- College diploma in food science, production management or business administration
- Minimum 3 years in food or industrial manufacturing with supervisory experience
- Strong leadership, organizational and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; SAP an asset
- Knowledge of IWS and TPM preferred
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 37.5 |
| Schedule | overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | First Aid, CPR, WSIB Part 1 & 2 |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Food Science, Production Management, Business Administration |
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Barry Callebaut
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Masters of Taste. Speaking the one language we all understand: Superior chocolate experiences.
Full company description
With annual sales of about CHF 14.8 billion in fiscal year 2024/25, the Zurich-based Barry Callebaut Group is the world’s leading solutions provider of high-quality chocolate experiences across the full spectrum of chocolate, cocoa, cacao coatings and non-cocoa alternatives – from sourcing and processing cocoa beans to crafting premium chocolates, fillings and decorations. The Group operates more than 60 production facilities worldwide and employs a diverse, committed workforce of over 13,000 people. Barry Callebaut serves as a trusted partner for the entire food industry, from large-scale food manufacturers to artisanal and professional users such as chocolatiers, pastry chefs, bakers, hotels, restaurants and caterers with Callebaut® as its main global brand. The Barry Callebaut Group is dedicated to making sustainable chocolate the norm – helping secure the future of cocoa and improving the livelihoods of cocoa farmers. It supports the Cocoa Horizons Foundation, which aims to shape a sustainable future for cocoa and chocolate.
- LinkedIn followers
- 337,924
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 10,105
- Reported office locations
- Hardturmstrasse 181, Zurich, Zurich 8005, CH
- Business categories
- Retail
- Food and Beverage
- Manufacturing
- Food Processing
- Other recorded names
- Barry Callebaut
- Barry Callebaut Group
- Specialties
- chocolate manufacturing
- food ingredients
- and cocoa sourcing
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 2,913,045,323
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
With annual sales of about CHF 14.8 billion in fiscal year 2024/25, the Zurich-based Barry Callebaut Group is the world’s leading solutions provider of high-quality chocolate experiences across the full spectrum of chocolate, cocoa, cacao coatings and non-cocoa alternatives – from sourcing and processing cocoa beans to crafting premium chocolates, fillings and decorations. The Group operates more than 60 production…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food and Beverage Manufacturing |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Zurich, Zurich |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1996 |
| Specialties | chocolate manufacturingfood ingredientsand cocoa sourcing |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 16 |
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Vacancy Status: Active vacancy (currently recruiting).
About the role:
The Molding Supervisor is responsible for operations, maintenance, planning and efficiencies of operating all lines in the production departments in a Lean Manufacturing environment. The Molding Supervisor has a strong commitment to food and employee safety and ensures compliance for both. Ongoing, consistent application and monitoring of BRC, HACCP, GMP and Health and Safety programs and regulations. The Molding Supervisor ensures food and employee safety in their daily routine.
Key responsibilities:
- Responsible for embedding and maintaining a "Safety First" mindset and ensuring compliance with food safety standards, GMP practices, and employee safety requirements.
Communicate daily production schedules, expectations, and requirements to the team, ensuring alignment and follow-up on completion.
Direct, monitor, and evaluate workforce performance, behaviors, and work areas, including coaching, discipline, and support when needed.
Lead and promote continuous improvement initiatives, encouraging team participation and engagement.
Oversee sanitation, preventive maintenance (PM), and production-related repairs, coordinating closely with maintenance teams across shifts.
Ensure smooth production operations, including managing rework, minor repairs, and supporting hands-on activities when required.
Coordinate effectively with other departments to address production needs and ensure operational continuity.
Manage staffing activities, including scheduling, attendance tracking, time-off management, and maintaining accurate reports and timesheets.
Identify training needs, develop and implement training programs (including OJT), and support employee development.
Maintain operational accountability during shifts, including safety, security, inventory accuracy (SAP entries), documentation, and compliance with company procedures.
About you:
- College Diploma/Associate’s Degree in Food Science, Production Management or Business Administration
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a food manufacturing or industrial environment, including supervisory responsibility.
- Strong leadership, organizational, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; SAP experience is considered an asset.
- Knowledge of Integrated Work Systems (IWS) and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) is preferred.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to heat and physical demands, including moving throughout the facility.
- Lift Truck experience is an asset.
- First Aid and CPR certification are an asset.
- WSIB Part 1 & 2 certification are an asset.
Compensation: Annual Range: $69,850 - $87,300 CAD
Working Hours: 6:45pm to 7:00am
Shift Details: Continental Night Shift
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