Interprovincial Cooperative Limited (IPCO), a respected leader in the Agricultural industry, is recruiting a Plant Shift Supervisor to join our team. IPCO offers a competitive wage, benefits and pension package. This is an on-site position based in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
About the role:
Are you a strong leader with experience in production operations? IPCO is seeking a Plant Shift Supervisor to lead production teams in a safe, efficient, and collaborative environment. In this role, you will be the on-shift management lead overseeing production flow, ensuring safety and quality standards are met, and driving employee engagement and continuous improvement.
What you’ll do:
- Lead and supervise a production team to achieve daily and weekly requirements, ensuring productivity, quality, and safety standards are met.
- Set goals, organize workflow, delegate tasks, and provide coaching, feedback, and performance management.
- Ensure training is current and documented; oversee cross-training to maintain adequate coverage and skill levels.
- Maintain accurate timekeeping, personnel records, SOPs, and production reports (running totals, shift recaps, etc.).
- Promote a safe work environment by enforcing IPCO policies and regulatory compliance, conducting safety audits, and leading investigations using root cause analysis.
- Oversee quality checks and ensure compliance with quality plans, contamination prevention protocols, and ISO 9001 standards.
- Act as the Emergency Response Leader on shift, responsible for managing safety incidents and ensuring plant security.
Who you’ll work with:
You will be responsible in overseeing the workflow and safe supervision upwards to 38 in-scope team members. You will report directly to the Assistant Production Manager on a team that strives for a culture of support, customer focus, and continuous improvement.
Why it matters:
IPCO is a Canadian co-owned and operated manufacturing facility with a long history of supporting the agricultural sector by providing safe and effective agriculture products. IPCO strives as a premier manufacturer for its owners and partners alike by offering high-level capabilities and many years of accumulated expertise in formulation and packaging.
IPCO prides itself on being an employer of choice with long-term employee relationships. A culture of safety and quality is paramount at IPCO, therefore the IPCO plant is ISO 9001 registered and stringently adheres to regulations set out by Health Canada and additional federal, provincial and municipal compliance requirements.
Who you are:
- Have a minimum grade 12 education.
- Have a 5+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered)
- Hold a Lean/Operational Excellence certificate (A minimum of one of the following: Yellow belt, Green belt, 5S management, root cause analysis) from a recognized source accrediting body. Or a minimum of 5 years of experience utilizing those methodologies. Certificate in supervision or related field an asset.
- Have experience with chemicals, inventory management systems, and workforce management software.
- Possess (or are willing to obtain) certification/training in: TDG, WHMIS, and First Aid Level II. Knowledge of Manitoba Workplace Safety & Health Act and ISO 9001 is an asset.
Additional Details:
· This position is classified as Career Level – Management position within the Front-Line Leadership career stream.
· The Plant Shift Supervisor must be able and willing to work all three shifts:
o Day shift (7am – 3:30pm – primary shift year-round)
o Evening shift (3pm – 11:30pm)
o Night shift (11pm – 7:30am)
· Weekend shifts may also be required.
· Off shifts (Night, Evening, Weekend) might be temporarily halted during our summer slow period, typically between July – September. Those working off shifts would consolidate into the active shift(s).
Why join IPCO?
- Be part of a trusted, Canadian-owned organization with a strong reputation in the agricultural industry.
- Lead large-scale plant operations with autonomy and authority on shift.
- Make an impact by fostering safety, quality, employee engagement, and continuous improvement.
- Enjoy long-term career growth in a supportive, collaborative workplace.
This position will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Application question(s):
- Are you able and willing to work all three shifts as needed (Day: 7am – 3:30pm, Evening: 3pm – 11:30pm, Night: 11pm – 7:30am)?
- How would you rate your English language proficiency according to the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB)? CLB4 or below Basic understanding, limited workplace communication; CLB 5-6 Can follow simple instructions and communicate routine information; CLB7-8 Can handle workplace communication clearly with some complexity; CLB 9 or higher Strong, fluent communication in a variety of workplace situations.
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:
- supervisory: 5 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
