Sr. Production Supervisor - Jobs in Hamilton

Job Description

The Opportunity:Reporting to the Group Leader, the Sr. Production Team Leader will be responsible for and provide direction to a team consisting of Production Team Leaders, Process Leaders and Team Members within the Wiener or Deli/Bolo factories. 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.Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by March 14. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Provide oversight and decision making to support the Group Leader.
• Coach Production Team Leaders, Process Leaders and Team Members on delivering business results, professional development and individual performance issues.
• Audits processes: People System, FSQA, Reliability predictive practices.
• Conduct weekly team meetings to review KPIs, FS/QA, People, Reliability and CI.
• Foster and maintain positive union and employee relations environment by treating all employees with respect, providing timely feedback and grievance resolution.
• Drive a strong safety culture (H amp;S and Food Safety).
• Develop Team Members through certification training and coaching, providing clear roles and consistent support and feedback for all employees.
• Participates in continuous improvement initiatives to improve operational results and efficiencies and coaches plant personnel through the identification and improvement of plant performance issues.
• Monitor production inputs/outputs to minimize product loss.
• Optimize and execute daily and weekly production schedules.
• 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, Healthamp; Safety and other legislative bodies that impact plant performance.
• 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.

What You #39;ll Bring:

• 5+ years of supervisory experience in a unionized, manufacturing environment.
• Post secondary education in Operations Management, Business or related field.
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills, independent thinking, strong organizational and planning abilities and excellent analytical and problem solving skills are essential.
• Ability to work as a team with all functional areas to support a common goal.

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
• Commitment to Learning - courses, resources and tools provided to all employees
• Employee Assistance Program

About Us:We #39;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 #39;s build a better future, together.We #39;re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we #39;ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf, Schneiders, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co. We #39;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 aim to reduce our environmental footprint by 50% by 2025.

We #39;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 do business in Asia.A diverse and inclusive work environmentChampioning 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 #39;re so much stronger when we know we #39;re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.We embrace a strong, values-based cultureOur 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 #39;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 at accommodations@mapleleaf.com.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.