Assistant Supervisor - Production

Maple Leaf Foods Inc.; London; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company located in London, Ontario is seeking an Assistant Supervisor to lead the operations team in maintaining a productive environment. The ideal candidate will have post-secondary education and some experience in manufacturing. Responsibilities include managing payroll, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and promoting a positive culture among employees. Effective communication and leadership skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• A few years of comparable work experience, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
• Personable demeanor with strong communication skills.
• Team player and system-savvy.

Responsibilities

• Act as a champion for our culture and lead the operations team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Handle administrative duties such as payroll and scheduling.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Progressive leadership abilities

Team player

System-savvy

Education

Post-Secondary education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Maple Leaf Foods is a leading meat and plant-based protein company, employing over 11,500 people and publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange. We are committed to creating shared value and building a more sustainable food system that provides nutritious affordable food, operates within planetary limits, cares for animals responsibly, and engages with our communities to advance a more just society. Our goal is to become the most sustainable protein company on earth.

Our job is to make great food. Maple Leaf Foods embraces a strong values-based culture where our people are engaged in work that is purposeful, fast-paced and challenging. We strive to foster an open, non-bureaucratic and inclusive workplace that values safety, transparency, leadership and accountability. Each team member has a voice and helps achieve goals with passion and discipline, while growing professionally and embracing continuous improvement.

We have united behind a shared purpose – Raise the Good in Food – spanning the Maple Leaf brand transformation, reducing environmental footprint, building a diverse and inclusive culture, advancing animal care, and supporting food security through our charitable foundation.

Eight core values guide us in everything we do: Do What’s Right; Shared Value; High Performance; Diverse and Inclusive Teams; Disciplined Decision Making; Our Accountability; Intense Curiosity; Transparency and Humility.

Responsibilities

As an Assistant Supervisor you will:

• Act as a champion for our culture and lead the operations team in developing and maintaining a positive, productive environment aligned with our Leadership Values.
• Work closely with team members to deliver results to meet 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.
• Actively participate 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 concerns and providing timely responses.
• Facilitate safety talks and task observations in pursuit of continuous improvement.
• Handle administrative duties such as payroll, scheduling and shift reports.

What you will bring

• Post-Secondary education
• A few years of comparable work experience, ideally within a manufacturing environment
• Personable demeanor with strong communication skills
• Progressive leadership abilities
• Team player
• System-savvy and proficient with Microsoft Office tools

Notes

We thank all applicants for their interest in Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position. Maple Leaf Foods is committed to Employment Equity and maintaining a diverse workforce. If a disability requires reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact our Talent Attraction Team at [e-mail]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis and your request will be responded to as soon as possible.