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 July 03. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Reason for vacancy:
Existing Headcount
Compensation: $62, – $91, CAD base pay annually plus annual short-term incentive

The above compensation reflects the target compensation for the position at the time of posting. The base salary offered may vary based on a variety of factors including skills, experience, education, training, job- related knowledge, and other organizational requirements. For part-time roles, salaries are adjusted according to scheduled hours. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible to participate in Maple Leaf’s annual short-term incentive plan.

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

We’re looking for individuals who have a continuous improvement mindset, are critical thinkers and are intensely curious. Being results-oriented, organized, and capable of working independently while managing multiple priorities will contribute to achieving success in this role. We’re looking for strong team players and team builders who create and maintain strong working relationships. In this fast-paced environment, being adaptable to constant change is important.

We’re data driven and analytics play a big part in this role, which requires comfort with advanced software skills in Microsoft Office applications, particularly MS Excel and Power BI. 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. Your approach is collaborative and offer a forum where everyone feels comfortable to bring forward new ideas.

We are also committed to advancing diversity, inclusion and belonging by building, investing in and recognizing teams of remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity and commit to include every voice in a highly collaborate environment.

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.