Elevate Your Career and Impact at Second Harvest
Location: Etobicoke, ON
Date: July 2026
Department: Supply Chain
Reports to: Senior Manager of Production Distribution
Status: Full-Time (New vacancy).
Salary: $60,000-$70,000 Per Annum Plus Benefits
Work Type: Fully On-Site
The Opportunity Awaits—Where Passion Meets Impact!
Second Harvest is Canada’s largest food rescue organization and the expert in perishable food recovery. We rescue surplus, unsold food from across the supply chain and redistribute it to non-profits across the country to feed communities. Demonstrating our values of Innovation, Impact and Integrity, we strive for No Waste. No Hunger.
If you are ready to bring your expertise and innovation to a mission-driven organization, this is your moment.
Enter Second Harvest…
Think we're just about redirecting food surplus? Think bigger.
Here's why Second Harvest is your next career leap:
- Pioneers in food rescue, we are a renowned leader in perishable food redistribution across Canada.
- With a mission fueled by a no-waste, no-hunger ethos, we're not just changing the game—we're rewriting the rules.
- Our strategic approach aligns with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), making every day a step towards global change.
The Role:
The role of Production & Distribution Supervisor supports the launch and operation of our new produce processing facility within the Second Harvest warehouse at 120 the East Mall. The Production & Distribution Supervisor oversees daily production of food for distribution to our network of non-profit partners, ensuring food safety, quality, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance. As part of the Supply Chain team, this role will establish production standards, optimize workflows, and support a scalable processing operation.
Your Impact:
- Supervise daily fruit and vegetable processing operations from receiving through packaging, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and temperature controls are met.
- Plan and coordinate production schedules to align with inventory levels, incoming supply, and distribution requirements.
- Monitor production performance by tracking throughput, yield, waste, downtime, and labour efficiency, and reporting results to leadership.
- Maintain accurate production, inventory, and traceability records to support operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.
- Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, sanitation standards, allergen controls, and internal quality assurance programs.
- Investigate food safety and quality concerns , manage non-conforming products, implement corrective actions, and support audits and inspections.
- Oversee the safe operation, inspection, maintenance, and repair coordination of processing and packaging equipment and production facilities.
- Manage production staffing needs by scheduling, training, coaching, and supervising employees, temporary workers, and volunteers while fostering a safe and inclusive workplace.
- Coordinate packing, labeling, inventory, and shipment preparation while collaborating with warehouse and logistics teams to meet distribution schedules.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process efficiencies, managing production supplies and parts inventory, and communicating operational risks, issues, and performance updates.
You Are:
Required:
- 3–5 years of experience in food production or manufacturing.
- Supervisory experience in a production environment.
- Knowledge of food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance systems.
- Experience managing production schedules, staffing, and operational targets.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and production management systems.
- Ability to work in physically demanding production environments.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Process-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Detail-oriented with strong planning and record-keeping abilities.
- Commitment to EDI, accessibility (AODA), environmental stewardship, and Second Harvest’s mission to reduce food waste and increase food access.
Preferred:
- HACCP certification.
- Experience in fresh produce processing.
- Warehouse and distribution operations experience.
- First Aid and/or forklift certification.
- Experience supervising temporary labour and volunteer teams.
Working Conditions:
- Standing and walking for extended periods.
- Regular lifting of up to 50 lbs.
- Working in refrigerated, wet, and food-processing environments.
- Exposure to industrial processing and packaging equipment.
- Use of required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Flexibility to support both production and warehouse operations as needed.
A Robust Compensation Package:
- A competitive salary paired with a robust benefits package.
- Comprehensive group insurance (health, dental, life, AD&D and Long-Term disability)
- Employer match contributions (3%) to a Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
- Employer match contributions (up to 4%) to a Group Retirement Savings Plan.
- Access to parental leave top-up.
- 4 weeks of annual vacation & 1 additional day per year of service (max 30).
- 10 paid sick days & 3 personal days.
- Summer Half-Days to further extend long weekends & Winter holiday closure.
- Access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program.
- Professional growth in a role that makes a real difference.
- Flexible work hours and a commitment to work-life balance.
Apply For This Role:
Ready to lead at the forefront of food security and sustainability? Join us at Second Harvest and be part of a team that's not just meeting the standard but setting it. Apply today and be the change you want to see in the world.
Second Harvest uses AI tools to assist with application screening. We monitor these tools to reduce bias and ensure fair evaluation based on skills and qualifications.
Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:
Second Harvest is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, especially those from equity-deserving groups, including racialized persons/persons of color, Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ2S+ community.
Accessibility & Accommodations:
If you require any accommodations at any stage, please contact us via [email protected] and we will work with you to meet your needs.