This position provides leadership for the effective operations of the plant by ensuring the development and implementation of best-in-class manufacturing processes, adherence to good manufacturing practices and supply chain management. Responsible for ensuring superior customer satisfaction while meeting our commitments to human resources, health & safety and food safety standards. Leads by removing barriers and building capability so frontline teams deliver safe, high-quality results.

Provide operational and strategic decision making to support the Site Leader. Develop and drive a strong health & safety and food safety culture, and own KPI performance for the area. Review and support the implementation of capital improvements within the area.

Meet or exceed customer service level targets by synchronizing processes and activities across all functions, from demand planning through delivery to the customer.

Support

Marketing/Sales and Product Development on new and existing product initiatives and customer inquiries. Ensure adherence to the Company’s food safety requirements and Good Manufacturing Practices, including BRCGS certification and audit targets, and support continual improvement of the food safety and quality management system. Maintain compliance with CFIA, provincial labour, environmental and health & safety legislation, Collective Agreements, and other regulatory requirements that impact plant performance.

Set clear expectations and coach teams to own their performance against key metrics tied to the vision. Develop salaried employees through training, certification and coaching, and provide clear roles and consistent support and feedback to all employees. Post-secondary education in one of the following disciplines: food science, business, engineering, or operations management.





A minimum of 5 years of production experience in the food processing industry. A minimum of 5 years of demonstrated, progressive management experience in a unionized work environment. Strong leadership, independent thinking, organizational and planning abilities, with excellent analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills.

Customer-focused mindset, with a commitment to building a loyal customer base. Leadership style grounded in listening, coaching and empowering others, with the credibility to hold high standards. SAP, variance reports, downtime analysis, SWOT analysis, Six Sigma metrics).

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.

Defined Contribution Pension

Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment. Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career. Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

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. 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 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.

S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia. 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 setting.

High Performance

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; 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;

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. #

📌 Operations Leader Hamilton, ON 9/30/2026 (Canada)
🏢 Maple Leaf Foods
📍 Canada