Production Supervisor - 18 month Contract

Maple Leaf Foods Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee manufacturing operations in Mississauga, Canada. The ideal candidate should have post-secondary education and several years of manufacturing experience. Responsibilities include team leadership, ensuring safety, and fostering a positive work environment. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential. This position offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Competitive Health and Wellness benefits

Inclusive company culture

Focus on employee safety

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Personable demeanor with strong communication skills.
• Progressive leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide team members to deliver production results.
• Participate in audits to ensure quality standards.
• Foster a positive employee relations culture.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Post-Secondary education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Opportunity:

The Production Supervisor plays an integral role within our manufacturing facilities. You will be the coach on the playing field, providing leadership and guidance to our team members. 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 December 12. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Work closely with the team members to deliver winning results to meet both daily and weekly production schedules
• Participate in audits
• Resolve employee issues through counselling sessions, investigations or grievance meetings as needed
• Active participant in daily team meetings
• Collaborate with cross functional teams such as FSQA, Reliability, Human Resources
• Foster a positive employee relations culture by treating all employees with respect, listening to their concerns and providing a timely response where needed
• Facilitate safety talks and task observations
• Administration duties such as payroll, scheduling and shift reports

What You’ll Bring:

• Post-Secondary education
• A few years of comparable work experience within a manufacturing environment
• Personable demeanor with a knack for communication
• Progressive leader
• Team Player
• System savvy and very comfortable with using Microsoft Office tools

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.

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 are carbon neutral.
• We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.

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

• 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.