Production General Supervisor

Job title: Production General Supervisor

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 Production Manager, the Production General Supervisor will be responsible for and provide direction to a team of Production Supervisors. This role will be accountable for ensuring lines are running effectively and optimally within their area with a trained team in place at all times. 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 offer a forum where everyone feels comfortable to bring forward new ideas.

A snapshot of some of the exciting things you will lead and do:

• Provide direct leadership to the Production supervisory team.
• Ensure effective implementation and compliance with all Health and Safety initiatives and programs.
• Shall demonstrate full commitment to the implementation of the requirements of the Global Standard for Food Safety and to processes which facilitate continual improvement of food safety and quality management.

• Ensuring open and effective communications with other Production areas, QA Manager, Maintenance General Supervisor and all other departments within the plant to maximize production efficiencies.
• Assist with the application and administration of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and ensuring compliance with all Company policies and procedures.

• Providing support to the preparation of the annual budget; and focus on efficient cost-effective management.
• Department Champion for continuous improvement initiatives in technology, upgrading equipment/materials, purchasing, and quality programs.
• Ensure effective implementation and compliance with all Food Safety initiatives.
• Accountable for timely and accurate reports and for the operating budgets for the department
• Accountable for department’s budget and building a strong team.
• Understand and work with state-of-the-art automation (SAP/MES/SCADA/Equipment HMI).
• Applies knowledge and ensures compliance with CFIA, Ministry of Labour, Ministry of Environment, Health & Safety and other legislative bodies that impact plant performance.
• Must gain a good understanding of yields and efficiencies through active learning on the production floor.
• Maintain daily follow up on yields and efficiencies through financial reporting and follow ups on the production floor.
• Work with supervisors to ensure standard yield/labor update work is completed on time and accurately.
• Other duties as assigned

What we have to offer you:

• 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
• 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:

• Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience with proven performance management and leadership skills.
• Relevant post-secondary education would be an asset.
• Ability to work overnights, start early and finish late.
• Previous technical sanitation knowledge would be an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, team building and motivational skills.
• Well-developed English communication skills (verbal, written, reading)
• Excellent initiative and leadership skills
• Proven commitment to good manufacturing practices
• Demonstrated ability to exercise effective judgment in business decisions
• Ability to function in a fast-paced production environment
• Strong computer skills.
• Knowledge of HACCP and Provincial Health and Safety Regulations is an asset

Maple Leaf Foods is committed to ensuring the health and safety of all our employees. As part of this commitment, we have adopted a number of COVID-19 safety measures, including a requirement for all employees to be fully vaccinated by March 31, 2022 and to show proof of vaccination. In keeping with this policy, successful candidates will need to provide proof of vaccination by March 31, 2022 (or prior to their first day of work if the start date is after March 31, 2022). We will of course consider accommodations for anyone unable to be vaccinated following human rights and other applicable laws
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 at .

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