Supervisor-in-Training

Maple Leaf Foods; London; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking protein company committed to sustainability and innovation! As a Production Supervisor-In-Training, you'll lead and inspire your team in a dynamic environment. This role offers the chance to develop your supervisory skills while promoting safety and continuous improvement. With a strong focus on employee engagement and a commitment to a diverse workplace, you'll be part of a mission to create a more sustainable food system. Experience professional growth and career development opportunities in a company that values its people and the planet.

Benefits

Health and Wellness Benefits

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education and relevant work experience in manufacturing.
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Supervise various production areas and lead team members.
• Participate in audits and resolve employee issues.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Continuous Improvement

Safety Awareness

Problem-Solving

Education

Post-Secondary Education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A Sustainable, Forward Thinking Protein Company
Maple Leaf Foods is a leading meat and plant-based protein company, employing over 11,500 people and publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange. We are proud of our roots, which trace back well over 100 years, but our vision and purpose are decidedly forward looking. As we pursue our vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, we are committed to creating shared value – creative business value through addressing some of the world’s most critical social and environmental challenges. Our goal is to build a more sustainable food system, which provides nutritious affordable food, operates within planetary limits, cares for animals responsibly, and meaningfully engages with our communities to advance a more just society. We are advancing bold changes within Maple Leaf and more broadly within society to pursue our vision. We deeply believe this is the sustainable path to growth.


Our job is to make great food
Maple Leaf Foods embraces a strong values-based culture, where our people are deeply engaged in work that is purposeful, fast-paced and challenging. We cultivate an open, non-bureaucratic and inclusive workplace that fosters safety and transparency, along with individual leadership and accountability. Each Maple Leaf team member has a voice and plays an active role in helping all of us achieve our goals with passion and discipline. We support one another to grow professionally, to learn new skills and to take on challenging experiences in the spirit of continuous improvement.


Raise the Good in Food
We have united behind a shared purpose – to Raise the Good in Food. This spans a dramatic transformation of our flagship Maple Leaf brand, replacing anything artificial with simple, natural ingredients; investments and process changes to reduce our environmental footprint by 50% by 2025; building a diverse and inclusive culture where all talent thrives; becoming a leader in animal care; and advancing food security through our charitable foundation, the Maple Leaf Centre for Action on Food Security.


Our Leadership Values
Eight core values guide us in everything that we do.

• Do What’s Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• Transparency and Humility

The Opportunity
Reporting to the Senior Production Supervisor, t he Production Supervisor-In-Training 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 offers a forum where everyone feels comfortable to bring forward new ideas.

As Production Supervisor-In-Training, you will:

• Learn to supervise in various different production areas across the facility; by actively working alongside the Production Supervisor for that area.
• Act as a champion for our culture and lead your operations team in the development and execution of a positive and productive environment that permeates through all levels and is focused on the needs of our people and consistent with our Leadership Values.
• Work closely with the team members to deliver winning results to meet both daily and weekly production schedules
• Participate in on-site audits for FSQA, Health & Safety, and Human Resources requirements.
• 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, Sanitation, Materials, Finance, and Human Resources.
• Foster a positive employee relationship by treating all employees with respect, listening to their concerns and provide a timely response where needed.
• Facilitate safety talks and task observations in the pursuit of continuous improvement.
• Administration duties such as payroll, scheduling and shift reports.

What we have to offer you:

• An exciting opportunity to experience different operational areas, across multiple cross functional departments and different shifts
• A chance to hone and develop your supervisory skill set with coaching and mentoring from existing Production Supervisors and Senior Supervisors
• Be part of a company with an inspiring and unique vision, with a deep commitment to sustainability and expanding its leadership in sustainable protein across North America
• Professional and career development opportunities, supported by our commitment to talent development through our partnership with the Ivey School of Business.
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that start on your first day of employment
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• Commitment to Learning – courses, resources and tools provided to all employees
• Employee Assistance Program

What you will bring:

• Post-Secondary education
• A few years of comparable work experience, ideally 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
• Availability to work across multiple shifts and operations departments in order to support learning.

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. Maple Leaf Foods is committed to Employment Equity and maintaining a diverse workforce. Job applicants with a disability who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact our Talent Attraction Team at [e-mail] . Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis and your request will be responded to as soon as possible

Our 13,500 team members work in 20+ locations across Canada and the U.S. Find out where our plants and offices are located.

There’s no limit to how far you can take your career at Maple Leaf Foods. We’re a team of people with diverse backgrounds and a wide range of skills who challenge each other every day to learn and grow. When you join our team, your opportunities for growth are endless.