Production Supervisor

The Opportunity:

As Production Supervisor you will have an opportunity to step into a career and gain direct experience in the food processing industry by leading a high-performance operations team. You lead by example and inspire your team to deliver top results. You are passionate about safety and promote a culture where safety comes first. You thrive in an environment that is fast paced and have a keen sense for continuous improvement.

Your approach is collaborative and offer a forum where everyone feels comfortable to bring forward new ideas.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by December 18. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

Drive a strong Food Safety and Health & Safety culture in keeping with the Maple Leaf Food Safety Promise

Foster and maintain positive union and employee relations environments, through counselling sessions, investigations or grievance meetings as needed

Work closely with the team members to deliver winning results to meet both daily and weekly production schedules

Participate in audits and actively participate in daily team meetings

Collaborate with cross functional teams such as FSQA, Reliability, and Human Resources

Facilitate safety talks and task observations

Responsible for daily administrative duties such as payroll, scheduling and shift reports

Support and lead special projects, and continuous improvement initiatives

What You’ll Bring :
The successful candidate will be results-oriented, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and have the ability to develop positive working relationships with all employees. Candidates must have:

Secondary School Diploma

2-3 years of supervisory experience

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to develop, foster, and influence relationships within the plant team and external stakeholders to support a common goal.

Strong independent, creative, and critical thinking skills.

Excellent analytical problem-solving skills.

Desire to continually learn, understand, and elevate processes and procedures from status quo

Strong personal accountability for individual and team results

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.

An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.

Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.

Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.

Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.

Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.

Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

About Us:

We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.

We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.® We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.

We are carbon neutral.

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