Job Description

The Opportunity:

The Production Supervisor role at Port Perry coordinates daily production in a multi-line, fast paced food production facility through the direction of a unionized hourly workforce to achieve daily operating goals while maintaining all company safety objectives, Food Safety and customer quality specifications.  Production Supervisors exhibit and promote behaviors consistent with Maple Leaf Leadership Values,  provide solid leadership and direction to all plant employees and are key members of the Operations Team, working closely with various supporting departments including Quality Assurance, Food Safety, Logistics, Health and Safety, Research and Development and Human Resources.

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

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Provide direction, motivation and technical support for all plant employees including production, mixing, shipping, sanitation, and maintenance personnel.
• Ensure proper training on all job requirements and employee compliance with all company policies and practices.
• Manage specific departmental responsibilities as determined by the Plant Manager
• Support and promote the company s health and safety program, maintain a safe working environment and ensure continued compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and JHSC recommendations.
• Actively identify safety and ergonomic concerns with a focus on injury prevention
• Take an active role in WSIB and non-occupational return to work programs.
• Maintain quality and legislative requirements by adhering to and enforcing Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Sanitation Standard Operation Procedures
• Ensure product quality and the training of employees on quality standards and procedures.
• Provide operational support for HACCP and other Food Safety Quality Assurance programs to maintain the required standards for quality, food safety and customer service.
• Work in partnership with QA Technicians to prevent and resolve any quality or food safety issues.
• Achieve daily expectations for the output of production including yields, volume, labour and material costs.
• Continuously improve the manufacturing process by supporting Six Sigma methodologies to identify opportunities for productivity improvement and waste reduction.
• Participate in plant improvement teams and Six Sigma projects as required.
• Measure performance and achieve Continuous Improvement in processes to implement cost reductions in labour, equipment utilization and raw material and packaging consumption while maintaining program standards.
• Contribute to teamwork and foster positive employee relations by communicating effectively with peers, employees and managers
• Oversee and document all plant Health & Safety, Food Safety, Quality Assurance and Sanitation issues and changes.
• Respond to employee suggestions and grievances in a timely manner and administer employee time and attendance issues, coaching, counseling and Corrective Action as required.
• Foster and maintain a positive union and labour relations environment and effectively administer the Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Other duties as assigned.

What You ll Bring:

• Post secondary education or equivalent industry experience.
• Minimum of 3 years previous production supervisory experience.
• Will be required to work shift work.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, verbal and written communication, presentation, and analytical skills
• Self-directed and professional.
• Computer proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, and Power Point
• Knowledge of HACCP, health and safety legislation, quality standards and Good Manufacturing programs and practices.
• Strong employee relations and problem solving skills.

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.