Production Supervisor

Maple Leaf Foods Inc; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness benefits

Inclusive company culture

Focus on mental health improvements

Job summary

Maple Leaf Foods Inc in Hamilton, Ontario, is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a high-performance operations team while promoting safety and continuous improvement. The role requires effective communication and strong relationship-building skills within the plant team. Benefits include competitive health and wellness offerings that start on the first day of employment.

Ideal candidates will have a Secondary School Diploma and 2-3 years of supervisory experience in a relevant field. Proficiency in driving safety culture and achieving production goals is essential.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of supervisory experience in a relevant field.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Desire for continuous learning and improvement.

Responsibilities

• Drive a strong Food Safety and Health & Safety culture.
• Maintain positive union and employee relations.
• Support daily production schedules.
• Participate in audits and team meetings.
• Facilitate safety talks and task observations.
• Handle payroll, scheduling and shift reports.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Analytical problem-solving skills

Ability to develop and foster relationships

Strong independent and critical thinking skills

Personal accountability for results

Education

Secondary School Diploma

Job description

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 July 03. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Compensation: $62,000 – $91,000 CAD base pay annually plus annual short-term incentive

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

• 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

Benefits

• 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.

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.

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] .