Production Supervisor Hamilton, ON 6/17/2026

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Health and Wellness benefits

Inclusive company culture

Focus on mental health and wellbeing

Job summary

Maple Leaf Foods in Hamilton, Ontario is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a high-performance operations team in the food processing industry. In this role, you will foster a strong Food Safety culture and collaborate with various teams to achieve production targets.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2-3 years of supervisory experience, a Secondary School Diploma, and strong communication skills. Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive health benefits and encourages continuous improvement and employee engagement.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of supervisory experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to effectively manage and resolve employee relations issues.
• Desire to learn and improve processes continuously.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performance operations team in food processing.
• Ensure a strong Food Safety and Health & Safety culture.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet production goals.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Strong analytical problem-solving skills

Relationship development and influence

Independent and critical thinking

Education

Secondary School Diploma

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 offers a forum where everyone feels comfortable to bring forward new ideas.

Compensation: $62,000 – $91,000 CAD base pay annually plus annual short‑term incentive. The base salary offered may vary based on skills, experience, education, training, and other organizational requirements.

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 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

What We Offer

• 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
• 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].