Production Supervisor - Contract

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Health and Wellness benefits

Opportunities for professional learning and contribution

Job summary

Maple Leaf Foods is seeking a Production Supervisor in Hamilton, Ontario. This role involves leading a high-performance team in a fast-paced food processing environment, with a focus on safety and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will need a Secondary School Diploma and 2-3 years of supervisory experience, with strong communication and analytical skills. A competitive salary of $62,000 – $91,000 CAD annually is offered, along with health and wellness benefits.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of supervisory experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Results-oriented with strong personal accountability for individual and team results.
• Desire to facilitate safety and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performance operations team in food processing.
• Drive a strong Food Safety and Health & Safety culture.
• Participate in audits and daily team meetings.
• Support and lead special projects.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Analytical problem-solving skills

Strong independent and critical thinking skills

Ability to develop relationships

Education

Secondary School Diploma

Job description

The Opportunity

As Production Supervisor you will lead a high‑performance operations team in a fast‑paced food processing environment, driving safety, continuous improvement and collaboration.

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

Base salary may vary based on skills, experience, education and other factors. 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 through counselling, investigations and grievance meetings as needed
• Work closely with team members to deliver results and meet daily and weekly production schedules
• Participate in audits and 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

The successful candidate will be results‑oriented, thrive in a fast‑paced environment, and be able to develop positive 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
• Strong independent, creative and critical thinking skills
• Excellent analytical problem‑solving skills
• Desire to continually learn, understand and elevate processes and procedures from the status quo
• Strong personal accountability for individual and team results

What We Offer

• Being part of a high‑performance, people‑focused company with a commitment to sustainable protein
• An inclusive company culture that keeps people safe, rewards excellence and empowers learning and contribution
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits with flexibility to meet individual or family needs, including mental health and wellbeing programs that start on day one

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].

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.

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.