Village Farms International (Nasdaq: VFF) is a vertically integrated global leader in cannabis and plant-based consumer packaged goods, and sustainable innovation. As one of North America’s longest-standing produce operators built on decades of expertise, we’re a company where growers, innovators, and creators come together to shape the future of high performing plant-based brands, globally.
Joining Village Farms means joining a global team built on purpose, integrity, and ambition. Here, we grow people, ideas and possibilities.
The Opportunity
The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading production teams in a fast-paced environment overseeing the conversion of biomass into finished goods, while ensuring quality standards are met at every step. This role leads and mentors Production Technicians and contract labour, drives compliance with safety and quality standards. The Production Supervisor is a hands-on leader who fosters a safe, efficient, and high performing production floor while helping elevate manufacturing practices to deliver exceptional products.
What You'll Do
Operational Performance
- Monitor and mentor production technicians and contract labor to ensure production lines run efficiently and product is completed on time and within spec to avoid delays and lost revenue potential.
- Organize and lead production Technicians, contract labor, and floor changeovers across milling, blending and pre-roll assembly operations.
- Oversee documentation and KPI tracking for each room's activities, including downtime, hourly run rates, and continuous improvement projects; escalate to relevant departments (e.g., maintenance) as needed.
- Track and report Time & Attendance for the contract labor team.
- Complete and verify daily production reports using the ERP system to ensure information is accurate and up to date.
- Track and record consumption usage properly to avoid increased cost to the business.
- Check inventory and consumption reports regularly.
- Act as subject-matter expert for your area by conducting Gemba walks, sustaining 5S assessments, and applying Continuous Improvement/LEAN principles to increase cost savings.
- Work with Planning to align on current capacity and run rates, avoiding schedule delays and downtime.
- Approve payroll for contract workforce
- Manage administrative tasks including verifying entries in electronic compliance systems
Quality & Compliance
- Foster a culture of compliance by operating within guidelines and procedures.
- Train Pre-Roll Technicians and contract workforce to ensure understanding of company guidelines and SOPs; ensure all SOPs are being followed.
- Ensure Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards are followed within your area of supervision.
- Collaborate on developing and updating SOPs.
- Ensure staff are trained and provided with the tools needed for success
Leadership & Communication
- Conduct regular 1:1s with Technicians, providing opportunities to share concerns and career goals, and offering feedback and coaching.
- Lead quarterly performance review to support career growth and development opportunities for the team.
- Participate in cross-functional collaboration (Quality, R&D trials, etc.) to ensure improvement plans are actioned on the production floor.
- Coach and train Technicians on an ongoing basis.
- Perform regular inspections on equipment to ensure safety and functionality, communicating maintenance issues as required.
- Attend cross-functional partnership meetings and respond to day-to-day operational issues as they arise.
Health & Safety
- Ensure all team members know, understand, and follow safety protocols; lead by example and foster a safe working environment.
- Train all staff on safety procedures and ensure training is properly documented.
- Report all near misses and incidents and ensure timely escalation of new safety concerns to the Production Manager and Safety Team.
- Begin each team meeting with Health & Safety updates.
OTHER DUTIES
At Village Farms we are all growers at heart. Our plants and processes require in-person care and attention to ensure we’re bringing the best our plants and people have to offer to our consumers. This means other duties may arise since we work together to ensure we support all business activities – seed to sale.
This role is on-site, which requires you to work on facility at all times in a Production Supervisor or directly supporting operations.
The scheduled shifts and hours for this role is as follows: Monday-Friday, from 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM.
What You Bring
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Standard First Aid and CPR training an asset.
Experience
- Minimum 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, production, food processing, or another fast-moving consumer goods industry required. Experience in cannabis is not required
- Minimum 2+ years of supervisory experience overseeing production staff.
- Previous experience with an ERP database.
- Familiarity with audit procedures in a manufacturing and/or food processing field is an asset.
Knowledge & Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications.
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and adapt to unexpected priorities.
- Ability to follow instructions and directions and solicit feedback to improve performance.
- Excellent attention to detail and strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Sound professional judgment and decision-making ability.
- Knowledge of Punjabi is an asset.
Life at Village Farms
We believe It Takes A Village ® and we mean it.
It shows up in how we support each other, how we innovate, and how we win as a team.
Our values guide every decision we make:
Versatility| Innovation | Leadership | Loyalty | Accountability | Grit | Entrepreneurship
What you do here matters - to our people, our products, and the customers we serve.
We’ve got you covered with company-paid comprehensive benefits and education assistance to support your growth.
Ready to Grow With Us?
If you want to be part of something that has real impact - we’d love to meet you.