Production Supervisor

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 Insurance (short and long-term)

Job summary

Maple Leaf Foods is seeking a seasoned leader for a direct manufacturing role. You will oversee daily operations, ensure GMP and safety standards, coach a growing team, and drive performance metrics within a fast-paced plant environment in Kentucky.

Strong HACCP knowledge and cross-functional collaboration are essential. You will manage timekeeping, safety, training, and employee relations while delivering accurate shift reporting and maintaining high-quality output.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of leadership experience in food manufacturing.
• Associated degree highly desired.
• Knowledge of HACCP and Health and Safety regulations.
• Passion for coaching people, building teams and improving performance.
• Able to bend, squat and lift up to 50 lb.
• Stand 6–8 hours per day in cold and warm environments.
• Detail oriented and organized; able to prioritize multiple requests.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with conflict management and team-building abilities.
• Experience with tough conversations and counseling employees; resolving conflicts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database systems; SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to GMP, sanitation and process procedures; reference SOPs.
• Check timekeeping records daily; manage time off requests.
• Communicate expectations with the team and uphold accountability.
• Comply with food safety standards; partner with cross-functional teams (FSQA, Safety, Maintenance, HR).
• Ensure adherence to policies; collaborate with Management and HR on disciplinary actions.
• Foster positive employee relations; listen to concerns and provide timely responses.
• Monitor productivity; provide coaching and feedback to staff.
• Organize workflow; ensure team members understand duties and tasks.
• Maintain safety focus; ensure compliance with GMP, SOP policies.
• Produce daily shift reports and ensure accurate paperwork and sign-offs.
• Report equipment issues to Shift Managers and Maintenance.
• Train new employees and provide coaching for continued development.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

People management

Communication

Education

Associated degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Reason for vacancy: Existing Headcount

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

• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices following all sanitation and process procedures and guidelines and reference SOP’s where applicable
• Check timekeeping records daily to ensure accuracy and manages team’s time off requests
• Communicate expectations with the team regularly and holds them accountable
• Complies with established food safety standards and partners respectfully with all cross-functional teams (FSQA, Safety, Maintenance, and HR)
• Ensures adherence to legal and Company policies and procedures and works with Management and HR to undertake disciplinary actions if the need arises
• Foster positive employee relations by treating all employees with respect, listen to their concerns and provide a timely response where needed
• Monitor team member productivity and provides constructive feedback and coaching
• Organize workflow and ensures that team members understand their duties or delegated tasks
• Operate with a focus on safety first and ensures all employees follow the company’s safety, GMP, SOP policies
• Produce daily shift reports and achieves a high-level of accuracy with all paperwork and sign-off reports
• Report any equipment issues to Shift Managers and Maintenance as it occurs
• Train new employees and set them up for success on day one and provide coaching to employees who require additional training and support

What You’ll Bring:

• 2+ years of experience in food manufacturing in leadership role
• Associated degree highly desired
• Knowledge of HACCP and Health and Safety regulations
• Passionfor coaching people, building teams and improving performance
• Must be able to bend, squat, and lift up to 50lb
• Ability to work on your feet for 6-8 hours per day in both cold and warm environments
• Detail oriented and organized, able to prioritize multiple requests
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage conflict and build teams
• Experience with tough conversations, counseling employees, and resolving conflicts
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database systems, experience with SAP preferred

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• 401K with company match (available after 6 months)
• Career development opportunities
• Company Paid Life, Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Competitive salary
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Generous paid vacation and sick leave
• Health Insurance - medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage (available in first 30 days)
• Temperature controlled environment

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

Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.

• 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].

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.

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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.