City : Balcarres

Category : Other

Industry : Food/Packaging

Employer : Maple Leaf Foods

• Lead by example to provide effective leadership, coaching and training to all employees under their direction

• Recruitment, selection and orientation of employees
• Training employees on a continuous basis through Pork Avenue Training and on the job training, SOP update, OHS and HR related matters
• Workforce planning – ability to evaluate the effectiveness of staffing compliments and individual’s performance in meeting the production targets
• Evaluate and manage employee’s performance
• Create an environment where employees are motivated to achieve company targets and objectives
• Reporting on variances in purchasing and developing corrective action plans to avoid shortages or excess in inventory 
• Accountable for the implementation of CQA, Food Safety and Animal Welfare polices
• Accountable for the Environment and Sustainability initiatives on site
• Maintains a safe working environment by educating and directing employees on the use of equipment and safe work procedures while maintaining compliance with the MLAF OHS Program
• Ensures that the site is kept in a good state of repair by implementing a routine maintenance program
• Accurate payroll record keeping, tracking of absenteeism, vacation days, hours worked 
• Effective strategic decision making – the ability to recognize that a decision is required and having the ability to seek the necessary information to make the decision
• Ability to prioritize the workload for their position and for the team through working with the Team Leads
• Identifying mechanical issues and recommending solutions to maximize the performance of the equipment
• Works with the Manager, Hog Production or the Senior Specialist, Hog Production to follow and implement new programs to meet and exceed MLAF production and financial targets
• Review data reporting in all areas to transact and look for efficiencies
• Work in all production areas of the farm, as required
• Accountable for accurate inventory levels and purchasing
• Attendance at Hog Barn Manager/Operations/Health and Safety Meetings/Training workshops as required

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a swine production role is required
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a leadership role is required
• A valid driver’s license is required as the successful candidate must have the ability to attend training/meetings
• Computer knowledge is required
• Grade 12 diploma is preferred
• Post-secondary education is an asset
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
• The ability to:
  • train and coach employees in an effective manner
  • work in a team environment
  • work under pressure and handle multiple priorities and complex tasks simultaneously
  • manage potentially stressful situations
  • work independently and with little direction
  • The ability to live and teach our Maple Leaf Leadership Values

• Excellent knowledge of hog production that pertains to the role.