Production Manager – Lean & Safety Champion

Maple-Leaf-Foods-3d9889c; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness benefits

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer days

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Maple Leaf Foods is seeking a Production Manager in Canada to lead production lines, promote a strong safety culture, and drive continuous improvement. You will manage a trained team, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate across departments to meet customer expectations.

The role emphasizes Lean/Six Sigma collaboration and development of supervisory staff. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, a pension plan, and opportunities for professional growth within a high-performance,

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education or relevant work experience.
• Experience managing in a unionized manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and leadership with analytical problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production lines run safely and efficiently with a trained team.
• Develop and maintain a strong safety culture (Health & Safety and Food Safety).
• Coach and develop employees, providing clear roles and feedback.
• Maintain positive union/employee relations and address grievances.
• Drive performance through KPIs linked to the vision and continuous improvement.
• Assist Marketing/Sales with product development inquiries and timelines.
• Support weekly/monthly production scheduling and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Education

Post-secondary education

Relevant work experience

Job description

Maple Leaf Foods is seeking a Production Manager in Canada to lead production lines, promote a strong safety culture, and drive continuous improvement. You will manage a trained team, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate across departments to meet customer expectations.

The role emphasizes Lean/Six Sigma collaboration and development of supervisory staff. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, a pension plan, and opportunities for professional growth within a high-performance,