Food Plant Production Supervisor | Lead & Develop Teams

Maple Leaf Foods; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Career development opportunities

Life, Short and Long-Term Disability

Competitive salary

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Flexible Spending Account

Paid vacation and sick leave

Health Insurance

Temperature controlled environment

Job summary

Maple Leaf Foods in Kentucky is seeking a leader to oversee manufacturing teams with a strong focus on safety, quality, and efficiency. You will coach and develop staff, ensure GMP/SOP adherence, and drive continuous improvement across daily operations.

Qualified candidates bring 2+ years in food manufacturing leadership, knowledge of HACCP and safety regs, and proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Office. The role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in food manufacturing in leadership role.
• Associated degree highly desired.
• Knowledge of HACCP and Health and Safety regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to GMP and sanitation SOPs; reference SOPs as applicable.
• Check timekeeping records daily and manage time off requests.
• Communicate expectations with the team and hold them accountable.
• Ensure adherence to safety, food safety standards, and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Uphold company policies and participate in disciplinary actions when needed.
• Foster positive relations by listening to concerns and providing timely feedback.
• Monitor productivity and provide coaching to team members.
• Organize workflow and clarify duties and delegated tasks.
• Maintain safety focus and ensure compliance with safety, GMP, and SOPs.
• Produce daily shift reports and sign-off paperwork accurately.
• Report equipment issues to shift managers and maintenance.
• Train new employees and coach those needing extra support.

Skills

Leadership

People coaching

Communication

Conflict management

Education

Associated degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Database systems

Job description

Maple Leaf Foods in Kentucky is seeking a leader to oversee manufacturing teams with a strong focus on safety, quality, and efficiency. You will coach and develop staff, ensure GMP/SOP adherence, and drive continuous improvement across daily operations.

Qualified candidates bring 2+ years in food manufacturing leadership, knowledge of HACCP and safety regs, and proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Office. The role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits in a fast-paced environment.