Shipping Supervisor - Contract

The Opportunity:

The incumbent supervises hourly employees on a shift within a department in the achievement of distribution workloads with due emphasis on accuracy, efficiency, food and employee safety. Please note: This is a 6-month contract opportunity.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by February 24. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Directs employees in the operation of plant equipment to meet order fulfillment rates and inventory accuracy
• Prepares progress reports and ensures regular maintenance of equipment
• Maximizes attendance and follow-up to reduce absenteeism by coaching, conducts accident investigations, and takes disciplinary statements and administers discipline in line with the DC’s Discipline Policy
• Provides leadership by instilling team goals and objectives; fosters good staff relationships in order to gain commitment from hourly employees
• Ensures machinery and equipment are safe, hourly employees are trained and qualified on machinery prior to working on machinery and equipment
• Ensure employee safety and compliance to the Occupational Health & Safety Act
• Ensure Quality Compliance with all HACCP procedures

What You’ll Bring:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a unionized transportation and distribution environment
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Post-secondary education or equivalent by having completed a recognized food processing, engineering technology, or business management program through continuing education
• A strong communicator, both written and oral, who is confident, decisive, able to deal with conflict and achieve win-win results
• Willing to relocate for promotional opportunities and career development

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.

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 science-based targets.

We’re a global food company with approximately 10,000 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 environment

Championing 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’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.

We embrace a strong, values-based culture

Our 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’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.