Maple Leaf Foods is Canada’s leading consumer-packaged protein company, headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. We make high-quality, great tasting, nutritious and innovative food products under leading brands including Maple Leaf^®, Maple Leaf Prime^®, Maple Leaf Natural Selections^®, Schneiders^®, Schneiders Country Naturals^® and Mina™. Our Company employs approximately 11,500 people in its operations across Canada and exports to more than 20 global markets including the U.S. and Asia.

Our people are passionate about the work they do and the products we make. As we move forward, we are determined to leverage their integrity and passion to continue to build a high-performing, values-based company enabled by high-performing, motivated and talented people.

We are currently seeking a team oriented indiviudal looking to grow their leadership skills in the role of Assistant Production Supervisor.

KEY REPSONSIBILITIES:
- Be action oriented and provide leadership to employees on shift.
- Work with department Supervisor to audit the effectiveness of activity on a daily basis.
- Actively participate and prepare for internal & external audits at the facility.
- Able to manage multiple priorities.
- Plan staffing levels and scheduling.
- Maintain & improve food safety initiatives.
- Enforcement of plant rules for sanitation, hygiene, health and safety and employee conduct.
- Provide performance management counseling and/or progressive discipline when required as per Company policies and the Collective Agreement.
- Complete and audit attendance records on KRONOS for the department as well and handle any discrepancies.
- Learn, develop and exhibit behaviours consistent with Maple Leaf Consumer Foods “Leadership Values”.
- Maintain professional behaviors in all dealings with employees, colleagues and other departments.
- Comply with Occupational Health and Safety regulations and be proactive in the elimination of workplace accidents. This includes conducting proper accident investigations, identifying the root cause and developing corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with HACCP standards.
- Maintain the highest standards for quality, customer service and recognizing that Food Safety is the Number One Priority.

PREFERRED HIRING CRITERIA:
- Post secondary education or equivalent industry experience.
- Shift does not rotate but flexibility to work different shifts as needed including days, afternoons and nights.
- Proven initiative and leadership skills.
- Previous experience in a food processing industry an asset.
- Previous experience working within a CFIA inspected facility an asset.
- Mechanically inclined.
- Being results-oriented and thriving in a fast-paced environment.
- Well developed written and verbal communications skills.
- Proven experience and commitment to good manufacturing practices.
- Must show initiative and be able to exercise timely and good judgment in day-to-day business decisions.
- Knowledge of HACCP and Provincial Health and Safety Regulations would be an asset.
- Experience in managing or coaching.
- Ability to successfully use computer software applications including SAP, Microsoft Office, and KRONOS.
- Able to work independently within a team environment.

APPLY TO JOIN OUR TEAM:
Email: csfemploy@mapleleaf.ca
Fax: 519-285-3560
Website: https://www.mapleleafcareers.com/

Maple Leaf Foods is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from qualified women, men, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. We welcome applications from all interested individuals, however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.