The Opportunity :
As Production Supervisor you will have an opportunity to step into a career and gain direct experience in the food processing industry by leading a high-performance operations team.
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 Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.
Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life :
- Drive a strong Food Safety and Health & Safety culture in keeping with the Maple Leaf Food Safety Promise
- Foster and maintain positive union and employee relations environments, through counselling sessions, investigations or grievance meetings as needed
- Work closely with the team members to deliver winning results to meet both daily and weekly production schedules
- Participate in audits and actively participate in daily team meetings
- Collaborate with cross functional teams such as FSQA, Reliability, and Human Resources
- Facilitate safety talks and task observations
- Responsible for daily administrative duties such as payroll, scheduling and shift reports
- Support and lead special projects, and continuous improvement initiatives
What You’ll Bring :
The successful candidate will be results-oriented, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and have the ability to develop positive working relationships with all employees. Candidates must have :
- Secondary School Diploma
- 2-3 years of supervisory experience
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to develop, foster, and influence relationships within the plant team and external stakeholders to support a common goal.
- Strong independent, creative, and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent analytical problem-solving skills.
- Desire to continually learn, understand, and elevate processes and procedures from status quo
- Strong personal accountability for individual and team results
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
- Commitment to Learning courses, resources and tools provided to all employees
- Employee Assistance Program