Production Manager

Maple Leaf Foods Inc.; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in Hamilton seeks a Production Manager to oversee a cross-functional team. Responsibilities include managing production efficiency and costs, developing employee skills, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have over 7 years of management experience in a manufacturing environment. This role offers competitive health benefits and a commitment to sustainability.

Benefits

Competitive Health and Wellness benefits

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 7+ years of management experience in a unionized, manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to drive performance through metrics.
• Commitment to safety and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for production costs and efficiency.
• Develop employees through training and clear roles.
• Drive a strong safety culture and meet customer expectations.

Skills

Results-oriented

Strong interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Analytical and problem-solving

Ability to work in a team

Education

Post-secondary education in Operations Management or related field

Tools

SAP

MES

SCADA

Job description

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Operations Leader, the Production Manager will be responsible for a cross-functional team within operations Deli Bolo/Wieners. Initially this role will be responsible for supporting a successful start-up. Post start-up this role will be accountable for ensuring lines are running effectively and optimally within their area with a trained team in place at all times.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by October 01. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Accountable for production costs, labour utilization, yields, results of operations and cost improvements in their process area.
• Develops employees through certification training and coaching, providing clear roles and consistent support and feedback for all employees.
• Foster and maintain positive union and employee relations environment by treating all employees with respect, providing timely feedback and grievance resolution.
• Holds employees accountable and drives performance through key metrics that are tied back to the vision.
• Develops and drives a strong safety culture (H&S and Food Safety).
• Continuously seeks ways to improve manufacturing operational results and efficiencies while meeting customer expectations and minimizing waste.
• Develops a cohesive, competent Team Leader group and plans for development and succession planning.
• Supports Marketing/Sales with respect to new and existing product development initiatives.
• Provide oversight and decision making to support the Functional Leader
• Understand and work with state-of-the-art automation (SAP/MES/SCADA/Equipment HMI).
• Optimize and ensure execution of weekly and monthly production schedules.
• Audits processes: People System, FSQA, Reliability predictive practices
• Conduct weekly team meetings to review KPIs, FS/QA, People, Reliability and CI.
• Applies knowledge and ensures compliance with CFIA, Ministry of Labour, Ministry of Environment, Health & Safety and other legislative bodies that impact plant performance.
• Shall demonstrate full commitment to the implementation of the requirements of the Global Standard for Food Safety and to processes which facilitate continual improvement of food safety and quality management.

What You’ll Bring:

The successful candidate will be results-oriented, thrive in a fast paced, demanding environment, and have the ability to develop positive working relationships with all employees. Candidates must have:

• Meet/exceed Food Safety & Product Quality Metrics and requirements
• Meet/exceed Staff Performance requirements
• Meet/exceed Safety Scorecard targets
• Post-secondary education in Operations Management or related field.
• 7+ years of management experience in a unionized, manufacturing environment.
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills, independent thinking, strong organizational and planning abilities and excellent analytical and problem solving skills are essential.
• Ability to work as a team with all functional areas to support a common goal.
• This individual will regularly share information and work closely with various Leaders and functional areas including; Employee Services, FS/QA, Reliability and Materials to ensure their area is running effectively and efficiently.

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.

About Us:

We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.

We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf, Schneiders, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co. We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.

We’re a global food company with more than 13,500 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia.

A diverse and inclusive work environment

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.

We embrace a strong, values-based culture

Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.

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

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with 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.

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at [e-mail].

Disclaimer: Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board. Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.