Deli Plant Manager

Interested in joining Canada’s largest poultry processor? At Maple Lodge Farms, we’re not only passionate about our chickens, but our people, too. We operate to the latest in technological, health and safety, and quality standards. With rapid expansion over the years, and continued innovation and investment in growth, we’re looking for committed, team players to join the Maple Lodge family. As a proudly family-owned Canadian company, we’re passionate about what we do. If you’re a committed team player, we would love to have you as part of our team.

Reporting to the Senior Plant Manager, the Plant Manager will be responsible for managing the responsible area (all shifts), by ensuring that all aspects of production, food safety and quality are met. Sets goals and objectives for this area.

What's in it for you?

• Health benefits and pension plan
• Weekly pay
• Onsite Cafeteria
• Discount at our Chicken Shop
• Opportunities for career advancement
• A culture that values humility, respect for family and hard work
  
  

What You Will Be Doing

• Manages the responsible area (all shifts), by ensuring that all aspects of production, food safety and quality are met.
• Ensures all aspects of the operation are followed and enforced (e.g. safety, quality, yield, , union issues, HACCP, BRC, etc.) on a daily basis, and that all Supervisors are following established guidelines and expectations on productivity, quality, and safety.
• Liaise as with other departments to ensure all plant expectations are met.
• Ensures that all products manufactured in the department meet the company and customer requirements.
• Participates or assigns an employee when new products are developed, and during plant trials.
• People Management: a. Provides overall management of a team or business area and includes management of individuals indirectly through subordinate supervisors or managers. b. Establish goals and priorities and manage the activities and work of subordinates Evaluate their performance by providing formal and informal feedback to ensure that all work within a specific area is carried out in an efficient manner and in accordance c. Develop team capabilities through continue on-the-job and formal training opportunities and coaching.
• KPI: a. Monitor the operational performance of area of responsibility against approved Labour variance targets so that areas of unsatisfactory performance are identified and potential performance improvement opportunities are improved.
• Policies, Processes & Procedures a. Adhere/comply with company policies and procedures. b. Recommend, develop and implement enhancements and improvements to departmental policies and procedures. c. Ensure that all employees under position leadership, follow all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
• Promote and comply with all Maple Lodge Farms Health & Safety, Quality Assurance, and Environmental Management policies, procedures and controls to ensure a healthy and safe work environment.
• Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices laid out by the company.
• Actively participate in all internal and external audits.
• Investigate, find root cause, determine corrective action and/or preventative measures and follow up on any deviations noted while performing assigned tasks.
• Responsible for food safety, quality and legal responsibilities as defined in departmental procedures (e.g. Regulatory Program, SOPs, BRC requirements etc..).
• Attend all meeting related to Operations, Continuous Improvement, HACCP/Food Safety and quality
  
  

What You Will Bring

• Minimum three years of Supervisory / Management experience in a food manufacturing industry, preferably meat, and in a unionized environment;
• Working knowledge of food and meat plant regulatory standards (CFIA, etc.), GMP, HACCP, BRC, food safety, food quality, etc.;
• Working knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), WHMIS, and all other workplace H&S regulations;
• Analytical, with problem-identification and problem-solving capabilities;
• Ability to work/excel in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and effective multi-tasking is essential;
• General Computer Skills (e.g. MS Office) Education and Certification Requirements
• Post-Secondary Diploma in a related field required
  
  

Maple Lodge Farms was established in 1955. We are the largest chicken processor in Canada, and we remain family owned. The principles that guided us from our humble beginnings, when Lawrence May sold eggs door-to-door, are the same principles that guide us today: hard work, agricultural wisdom and family values. We are creating a sustainable future by providing healthy, wholesome, best quality chicken products with a focus on the humane treatment of animals, the responsible use of resources and the positive development of our employees and the communities in which we operate.

Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check.

In accordance with Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) 2003, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants are required to make their needs known in advance.

We thank all applicants for applying, however, only those chosen will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition Team.