Production Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive culture

Health and Wellness benefits

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer days

Job summary

Maple Leaf Foods is seeking a Production Supervisor in Canada to lead a high‑performing operations team. You will champion safety, drive continuous improvement, and help meet daily and weekly production targets in a fast‑paced environment while collaborating with FSQA, Reliability, and HR.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of supervisory experience, strong communication, and a records‑driven mindset, with proficiency in Excel and Power BI. A comprehensive benefits package is included.

Qualifications

• Secondary School Diploma and 2–3 years supervisory experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop, foster, and influence relationships within the plant team and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Drive a strong Food Safety and Health & Safety culture per Maple Leaf Food Safety Promise.
• Foster and maintain positive union and employee relations through counselling, investigations or grievances.
• Work with team members to meet daily and weekly production schedules.
• Participate in audits and daily team meetings.
• Collaborate with FSQA, Reliability, and Human Resources.
• Facilitate safety talks and observations.
• Handle daily payroll, scheduling and shift reports.
• Support and lead special projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Verbal & written communication

Relationship building

Analytical problem solving

Continuous improvement mindset

MS Excel

Power BI

Education

Secondary School Diploma

Tools

MS Excel

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

Job Description

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.

Reason for vacancy: Existing Headcount

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

The above compensation reflects the target compensation for the position at the time of posting. The base salary offered may vary based on a variety of factors including skills, experience, education, training, job- related knowledge, and other organizational requirements. For part-time roles, salaries are adjusted according to scheduled hours. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible to participate in Maple Leaf’s annual short-term incentive plan.

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

Qualifications

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

We’re looking for individuals who have a continuous improvement mindset, are critical thinkers and are intensely curious. Being results-oriented, organized, and capable of working independently while managing multiple priorities will contribute to achieving success in this role. We’re looking for strong team players and team builders who create and maintain strong working relationships. In this fast-paced environment, being adaptable to constant change is important. We’re data driven and analytics play a big part in this role, which requires comfort with advanced software skills in Microsoft Office applications, particularly MS Excel and Power BI. 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. Your approach is collaborative and offer a forum where everyone feels comfortable to bring forward new ideas.

We are also committed to advancing diversity, inclusion and belonging by building, investing in and recognizing teams of remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity and commit to include every voice in a highly collaborate environment.

Additional Information

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.

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 [email protected]: 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.