Job Description

The Opportunity:

This position is a key player in developing and sustaining effective business relations between Maple Leaf Foods, third party poultry producers, catchers, and transportation such that credibility is established and maintained.

Position key responsibilities are to work directly with broiler producers to improve on farm practices including working directly with Hatchery Teams, developing pre-catching strategies, and transport improvements; utilizing data collected through this work to continuously drive improvements down the supply chain form Hatchery to Processing.  facilities.  Integrating into the broader team to provide support & improvement across all areas of the business.

 

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Provide field technical services to producers for the improvement of bird health and results
• Perform routine audits of placement, grow out and catching and loading
• Routine coaching and training of producers, catchers, and live transport crews of best practices (requires some overnight working hours)
• Coach growers and catchers to improve animal welfare and handling practices through analysis and data interpretation.
• Execute Q.A. programs and biosecurity protocols
• Data compilation and analysis including but not limited to performance results from on-farm trials
• Training and/or on-site verification of Maple Leaf employees  
• Presentation of collected data to Maple Leaf Foods and growers for continued monitoring and training support for continuous improvements
• Creation and/or revision of Standard Operating Procedures
• Provide effective and timely responses/reports to Grower, Catcher, and Transportation concerns/issues
• Investigate processing issues related to live production including high dead-on-arrival or condemnations to meet CFIA requirements
• Other tasks as required

What You ll Bring:

• 1-2 Years education or hands-on experience in agricultural or food industry, auditing, Animal Science, Veterinary Science, Microbiology, Quality Assurance, or Food Science program
• Knowledge of National Farm Animal Care Council Codes of Practice and poultry welfare standards is an asset
• Ability to analyze results and create recommendations and opportunities for continuous improvement
• Computer Skills: skilled user of Microsoft office applications and Excel graphing applications
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Continuous improvement background and performance
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Reliable

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.