Team Leader

The Opportunity : Team Leader

Team Leader

Afternoon Production Department, 4 : 00pm 12 : 30am

An exciting opportunity has opened up for one energetic, results oriented individual within one of Maple Leaf Foods fastest growing markets.

Maple Leaf Foods, Edmonton Poultry is a well-established, sustainable, progressive protein company.

POSITION : Production Team Leader, Permanent

LOCATION : Edmonton, AB

WORK SCHEDULE : Monday to Friday, 4 : 00pm 12 : 30am

COMPENSATION : Negotiable

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by *. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life :

Oversee the department, the people and systems, actively participate and be involved in a high performance cross-functional team environment.

• A snapshot of some of the exciting things you will lead and do :
• Responsible for maintaining quality of product, scheduling and assigning employees, establishing priorities, revising schedules and resolving problems
• Overseeing of production employees, achievement of production objectives, verification and implementation of manufacturing procedures
• Takes initiative and exercises timely and good judgment in day-to-day business decisions
• Maintains a safe working environment by educating and directing employees on the use of equipment and resources while maintaining compliance with the OHSA, JHSC recommendations or MOL work orders, Company safety rules, GMP’s and HACCP including documentation
• Supports in food safety issues relating to processing, act as a role model in following food safety protocols
• Reduction and elimination of workplace accidents
• Develops, directs, manages, trains, and motivates employees by communicating job expectations, appraising job results, coaching, counseling and disciplining employees in a timely manner
• Maintains a positive employee relations’ environment by communicating effectively with peers, employees and managers
• Understanding and Administration of the Collective Agreement and other company policies and procedures
• Recognize, support and commit to the Food Safety promise and facility Mission statement. Ensure our product production is wholesome and to offer suggestions to improve food safety on the production floor

What You’ll Bring :

The successful candidate will be results-oriented, thrive in a fast paced, demanding environment, and have the ability to develop positive working relationships with all employees.

A successful candidate should have or demonstrate learning in :

• Proven initiative and leadership skills
• Continuous learning and willingness to embrace change
• Experience and commitment to Good Manufacturing Practices
• Knowledge of HACCP and Provincial Health and Safety Regulations
• Championing the Maple Leaf Leadership Values
• Superior communication skills in a multi-cultural environment and the ability to deal with a variety of front-line employee relations issues
• Strong listening with excellent written communication skills
• A self-directed, mature and professional approach to project work
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, presentation and analytical skills
• Results oriented
• Well established organizational skills to manage multiple tasks

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods :

• 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, supported by our commitment to talent development through partnership in our Review Process;

regular performance feedback, and specific developmental activities to ensure continued learning and development

• Maple Leaf Foods offers the successful candidate a competitive compensation, benefit and defined contribution pension package
• Commitment to Learning courses, resources and tools provided to all team members
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Independent and collaborative work environment
26 days ago