Continuous Improvement Supervisor

Continuous Improvement Supervisor

Inovata Foods isn't your average Food Manufacturing company. We offer the stability of a large company with the feel of a small family business. We have the privilege of partnering with many of North America's largest retailers, just like a publicly traded tier one company, but our team members have a large degree of control over their roles and an ability to make a real impact. This position reports directly to Operations Manager and will have a high level of collaboration with all departments.

Inovata Foods Corp.is looking for a Continuous Improvement Supervisor to partner with us as we bring families and friends together through offering wholesome and convenient meals. The role is located in our Tillsonburg, Ontario facility. Inovata Foods Corp. is a major producer of wholesome control brand frozen meals for many of North America's largest retailers.

Position Details:

• Vacancy Type: Planned Vacancy

• Pay Range: $80,000 – $90,000

Primary Responsibilities:

• Acts as a central support resource for all shifts (days, afternoons, nights) to troubleshoot issues and remove operational barriers

• Provides on-floor leadership support during high-risk, high-volume, or complex production situations

• Identifies recurring operational challenges and implements sustainable solutions

Standardization & Process Improvement

• Develops, implements, and audits standardized work procedures across all shifts

• Ensures consistency in how supervisors execute production, safety, and quality expectations

• Leads continuous improvement initiatives related to efficiency, labour utilization, and waste reduction

Leadership Development

• Coaches and mentors Production Supervisors and Senior Supervisors on leadership, decision-making, and accountability

• Identifies skill gaps and supports development planning for frontline leadership

• Reinforces expectations around communication, discipline, and team engagement

Cross-Shift Alignment

• Ensures alignment between shifts on priorities, expectations, and execution

• Bridges communication gaps between departments and shifts

• Reviews shift handovers and ensures continuity of operations

Food Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Supports supervisors in maintaining compliance with HACCP, SQF, GMP, and internal standards

• Identifies trends in non-conformances and drives corrective/preventative actions

• Partners with QA and Maintenance to improve plant-wide standards

Performance & Metrics

• Analyzes production data, labour metrics, downtime, and quality trends

• Drives accountability for meeting production targets across all shifts

• Supports implementation of KPI tracking and reporting improvements

Gap Coverage

• Provides leadership coverage during absences, peak periods, or restructuring

• Steps into a supervisory or senior supervisory capacity when required

Other

• Leads or supports plant-wide initiatives, audits, and special projects

Performs other related duties as required

Rewards:

• Full medical, dental and disability insurance package available on date of hire.

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan with RBC after 1-year.

• Three weeks vacation to start and five sick days per year.

• Quarterly incentive plan.

• Annual Footwear allowance.

Requirements:

• WHMIS 2015 (within 3 years)

• Food Safety / HACCP training preferred

• Lean / Continuous Improvement training considered an asset

Working Conditions:

We strive to help our team members maintain a positive balance between life and work. This position has daily exposure to a food processing environment which includes dampness and cold. Position may require varying start times and extended working hours with occasional weekends.

Our Commitment:

Inovata Foods Corp. is an inclusive employer. If selected for an interview, please advise our Human Resources Department if you require any accommodation during the interview and assessment process, and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. Inovata Foods may use artificial intelligence (AI)–enabled tools to support certain aspects of the hiring process. AI is not used as the sole decision-maker, and all hiring decisions are made by qualified Inovata Foods team members.

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