Production Supervisor - Contract Guelph, ON 8/4/2026

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Inclusive culture

First-day benefits

Job summary

Maple Leaf Foods in Guelph, Ontario, is seeking a Production Supervisor to coordinate daily operations across multiple lines in a fast-paced food production facility. You will lead an hourly workforce, ensure safety, food safety, and quality, and drive continuous improvement through collaboration and coaching.

You will plan manpower, manage line transitions between SKUs, document health & safety, quality, and sanitation issues, and mentor staff to achieve production targets while maintaining

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3-5 years supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Post-secondary education in Operations Management is an asset.
• Ability to work with all functional areas to support a common goal.
• Proficient in email, spreadsheets, and adaptable to learning Kronos/SAP.
• Strong communication to lead, coach and resolve conflicts.
• Analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to embrace change and stay continuously learning.
• Flexibility to cover other Production Supervisors as needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan manpower daily/weekly to meet production volumes and efficiency targets.
• Manage production lines and transitions between SKUs.
• Ensure health and safety of employees per procedures and provincial laws.
• Prepare production and progress reports.
• Oversee plant Health & Safety, Food Safety, Quality Assurance and Sanitation issues.
• Be the first contact for hourly staff concerns and safety/quality improvements.
• Direct, train and motivate staff with HR collaboration.
• Foster a respectful, inclusive employee relations culture.
• Ensure production objectives are achieved by adjusting work procedures as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Adaptability to change

Computer literacy

Coaching/mentoring

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Post-secondary in Operations Management

Tools

Kronos

SAP

Job description

The Opportunity:

Production supervisors coordinate daily production in a multi-line, fast paced food production facility through the direction of an hourly workforce to achieve daily operating goals while maintaining all company safety objectives, Food Safety and customer quality specifications. You will provide 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 people safety and food safety come first. You thrive in an environment that is fast paced and have a keen sense for continuous improvement. Your approach is collaborative and offers 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

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:

• Plans manpower requirements on a daily and weekly basis in order to achieve production volumes, takes ownership for product quality and standards, and yield and efficiency targets
• Manage the production lines and transitioning to various SKUs
• Ensures health and safety of employees in accordance with established safe work procedures, company policies, and applicable provincial legislation
• Prepares production and progress reports
• Oversee and document all plant Health & Safety, Food Safety, Quality Assurance and Sanitation issues
• Manage first point in contact with assigned hourly employees in respect to any concerns, suggestions, health and safety, and quality improvements
• Develop, direct, manage, train and motivate employees by communicating job expectations, appraising job results, coaching, counselling and disciplining employees in conjunction with the Human Resources Department
• Foster a positive employee relations culture by treating all employees with respect, listening to their concerns and provide a timely response where needed
• Ensures that company quality, efficiency, and production objectives are achieved in the areas under their supervision by establishing or adjusting work procedures as required

What You’ll Bring:

• High school Diploma or equivalent
• 3-5 years of supervisory or related leadership experience preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Post-secondary education in Operations Management or related field is an asset
• Ability to work as a team with all functional areas to support a common goal
• Computer proficiency in email, spreadsheets, and able to learn other software programs (Kronos, SAP, etc.)
• Effective communication skills to lead, motivate, coach, mentor and resolve employee conflict
• Self-starter with good analytical, troubleshooting, and problem solving skills
• Continuous learner and willingness to embrace change
• Flexible to cover other Production Supervisors as needed

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 approximately 10,000 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 [e-mail] .