Tray Pack Manager

Tray Pack Manager - 1st Shift Join to apply for the Tray Pack Manager - 1st Shift role at Maple Lodge Farms. Base pay range CA$89,000.00/yr - CA$94,000.00/yr 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 and expect you to share that enthusiasm. Shift: Mon - Fri - 6:00 am – 3:00 pm. (Ability to work overtime or at flexible times is required) 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 Manage the responsible area (all shifts), ensuring all aspects of production, food safety, and quality are met. Ensure 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 follow established guidelines and expectations on productivity, quality, and safety. Liaise with other departments to ensure all plant expectations are met. Ensure that all products manufactured in the department meet company and customer requirements. Participate in or assign employees when new products are developed, and during plant trials. Provide overall management of a team or business area, including indirect management of individuals through subordinate supervisors or managers. Establish goals and priorities, manage the activities and work of subordinates, and evaluate their performance by providing formal and informal feedback to ensure efficient work within a specific area. Develop team capabilities through continuous on‑the‑job and formal training opportunities and coaching. Monitor operational performance of the area of responsibility against approved labor variance targets so that areas of unsatisfactory performance are identified, and potential performance improvement opportunities are acted upon. What You Will Bring Minimum three years of supervisory/management experience in a food manufacturing industry, preferably meat, in a unionized environment. Working knowledge of food and meat plant regulatory standards (CFIA, etc.), GMP, HACCP, BRC, food safety, and food quality. Working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), WHMIS, and other workplace H&S regulations. Analytical skills, with problem‑identification and problem‑solving capabilities. Ability to work or excel in a fast‑paced environment where attention to detail and effective multi‑tasking is essential. General computer skills (e.g., MS Office). Post‑secondary diploma in a related field required. Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Management and Manufacturing. Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing. Maple Lodge Farms was established in 1955 and is the largest chicken processor in Canada, remaining family‑owned. We guide our work by principles of hard work, agricultural wisdom, and family values. We are creating a sustainable future by providing healthy, wholesome, and high‑quality chicken products with a focus on humane treatment of animals and responsible use of resources. Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) 2003, accommodation will be provided throughout 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr