Job Description

The Opportunity:

The Production Supervisor plays an integral role within our manufacturing facilities.  You will be providing leadership and guidance to our team members through participation and inclusion strategies to motivate, inspire and promote engagement. 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 August 05. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Ensures that company quality, efficiency, and production objectives are achieved in the areas under their supervision by establishing or adjusting work procedures as required
• Suggests and implement corrective actions to improve quality and productivity both within and, where possible, beyond the scope of their position
• Review yields daily to access accuracy
• Manage safe, cost effective and efficient production
• Administration duties such as payroll, scheduling and shift reports, and organization of department safety training meetings
• Organize period end and year-end inventory counts as needed
• Provides leadership by instilling team goals and objectives
• Develop, direct, manage, train and motivate employees by communicating job expectations, appraising job results, coaching, counseling and disciplining employees in conjunction with the Human Resources Department
• Ensure employee safety and compliance to the Occupations Health and Safety Act
• Work closely with the team members to deliver winning results to meet both daily and weekly production schedules
• Participate in audits
• Resolve employee issues through counselling sessions, investigations or grievance meetings as needed
• Collaborate with cross functional teams such as FSQA, Reliability, Human Resources
• Foster a positive employee relations culture by treating all employees with respect, listening to their concerns and provide a timely response where needed
• Facilitate safety talks and task observations

What You ll Bring:

• 2-3 years of front-line leadership experience
• Eager to learn
• Personable demeanor with a knack for communication
• Progressive leader
• Team Player
• System savvy and very comfortable with using Microsoft Office tools

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.