Job Description

Our job is to make great food
Maple Leaf Foods embraces a strong values-based culture, where our people are deeply engaged in work that is purposeful, fast-paced and challenging.  We cultivate an open, non-bureaucratic and inclusive workplace that fosters safety and transparency, along with individual leadership and accountability. Each Maple Leaf team member has a voice and plays an active role in helping all of us achieve our goals with passion and discipline. We support one another to grow professionally, to learn new skills and to take on challenging experiences in the spirit of continuous improvement.


Raise the Good in Food
We have united behind a shared purpose to Raise the Good in Food. This spans a dramatic transformation of our flagship Maple Leaf brand, replacing anything artificial with simple, natural ingredients; investments and process changes to reduce our environmental footprint by 50% by 2025; building a diverse and inclusive culture where all talent thrives; becoming a leader in animal care; and advancing food security through our charitable foundation, the Maple Leaf Centre for Action on Food Security.


Our Leadership Values
Eight core values guide us in everything that we do.
 

• Do What s Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• Transparency and Humility

The Opportunity
Reporting to the Senior Production Supervisor, the Production Supervisor-In-Training plays an integral role within our manufacturing facilities.  You will be the coach on the playing field, providing leadership and guidance to our team members.   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 offers a forum where everyone feels comfortable to bring forward new ideas. 

As Production Supervisor-In-Training, you will:

• Learn to supervise in various different production areas across the facility; by actively working alongside the Production Supervisor for that area.
• Act as a champion for our culture and lead your operations team in the development and execution of a positive and productive environment that permeates through all levels and is focused on the needs of our people and consistent with our Leadership Values.
• Work closely with the team members to deliver winning results to meet both daily and weekly production schedules
• Participate in on-site audits for FSQA, Health & Safety, and Human Resources requirements.
• Resolve employee issues through counselling sessions, investigations or grievance meetings as needed.
• Active participant in daily team meetings.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams such as FSQA, Reliability, Sanitation, Materials, Finance, and Human Resources.
• Foster a positive employee relationship by treating all employees with respect, listening to their concerns and provide a timely response where needed.
• Facilitate safety talks and task observations in the pursuit of continuous improvement.
• Administration duties such as payroll, scheduling and shift reports.

What we have to offer you:

• An exciting opportunity to experience different operational areas, across multiple cross functional departments and different shifts
• A chance to hone and develop your supervisory skill set with coaching and mentoring from existing Production Supervisors and Senior Supervisors
• Be part of a company with an inspiring and unique vision, with a deep commitment to sustainability and expanding its leadership in sustainable protein across North America
• Professional and career development opportunities, supported by our commitment to talent development through our partnership with the Ivey School of Business. 
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that start on your first day of employment
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• Commitment to Learning courses, resources and tools provided to all employees
• Employee Assistance Program

What you will bring:

• Post-Secondary education
• A few years of comparable work experience, ideally within a manufacturing environment
• Personable demeanor with a knack for communication
• Progressive leader
• Team Player
• System savvy and very comfortable with using Microsoft Office tools
• Availability to work across multiple shifts and operations departments in order to support learning.