Production Supervisor - Guelph, Canada - Maple Leaf Foods

Maple Leaf Foods

Verified Company

Guelph, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

The Opportunity:

Production supervisors coordinate daily production in a multi-line, fast paced food production facility through the direction of a 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.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

Plans manpower requirements for a department on a daily and weekly basis in order to achieve production volumes, takes ownership for product quality and standards, and yield and efficiency targets
Lead the startup of the production line and transitions to varying products
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 all hourly direct reports 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
35 years of supervisory or related leadership experience preferably in a manufacturing environment
Postsecondary 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
Effective communication skills to lead, motivate, coach, mentor and resolve employee conflict
Selfstarter 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.
Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, 'speaker series' events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

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 sciencebased targets.
We aim to reduce our environmental footprint by 50% by 2025.

We're a global food company with more than 13,500 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and d