Job Description

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Assuring adherence to all breeder and Animal Welfare programs                                                 
• Employee management and administration including training and discipline
• Ensure employee safety and compliance to the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Maintaining established production levels of 30,000 - 100,000 broiler/breeders
• Ensuring that all company rules, regulations and policies are adhered to                
• Responsible for development and management of fiscal budgets for location
• Scheduling of hourly employees
• Create, update and follow company SOP's
• Input daily SAP production data                        
• Participation in development of maintenance program; responsible for capital projects and pricing of equipment
• Ensures machinery and equipment are safe, hourly employees are trained and qualified on machinery prior to working on machinery and equipment.
• Maintains a safe working environment by educating and directing employees on the use of equipment and resources while maintaining compliance with the OHSA, JHSC recommendations, Company safety rules, GMP's and CHEQ including documentation

What You'll Bring:

• Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices
• Must understand and follow all CHEQ/Biosecurity/Animal Welfare procedures
• Previous farm experience required; some poultry breeder experience considered an asset
• Leadership experience required
• Proven ability in current position
•  Knowledge, understanding and ability to work in a regulated industry
• Reliable transportation - must have a valid driver's license
• Solid continuous learning attitude demonstrated by an embrace of change and innovation
• Mechanical ability an asset
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays
• Must be on call
• Able to work independently
• Must live within 25 kilometers of the farm
• Completion of 3 or 4 year College program preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, process based, leadership in a supply managed environment 
• Solid continuous learning attitude demonstrated by an embrace of change and innovation.
• Good working knowledge of MS Productivity Tools - Word, Excel
• Highly motivated and able to work on their own and as part of a team
• Good writing skills
• Farm operations experience

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.