The Opportunity: The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing labour standards and tracking labour performance, identifying opportunities for improvement, as well as working on exciting opportunities to support medium / long-term strategic initiatives within Maple Leaf Foods. You will be partnered with a variety of stakeholders across an expansive cross-functional team (including marketing, R&D;, operations, finance, etc...) to develop comprehensive and sustainable plans to meet the company’s objectives, goals, strategies, and measures. Success will be measured in the direct & indirect contributions the team has made in a challenging zero-based budget environment.
Reason for vacancy: Existing Headcount
Base Salary: $71,000 - $103,000 CAD base pay annually
The above base salary reflects the target compensation for the position at the time of posting. The base salary offered may vary based on a variety of factors including skills, experience, education, training, job- related knowledge, and other organizational requirements. For part-time roles, salaries are adjusted according to scheduled hours.
Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life: Establishment of Labour Standards - Measure, document, track, and update standards to ensure the correct costing of labour, packaging, and raw materials at our production facilities
Master Capacity Planning - Lead the planning and management of MLF’s manufacturing capacities with the Supply Chain and the Commercial teams
Product Development - Provide manufacturing insight (cost, capacity, capability) on product development / innovation opportunities for all business units
Process Optimization - Line balancing, labour optimization, line debottlenecking, and waste elimination using IE tools like time studies, job analysis, and simulations
Strategic Initiatives - Provide objective and analytical guidance to support the organization’s sustainable growth
What You’ll Bring: Industrial Engineering (or equivalent) degree at a recognized post-secondary institution
Professional Engineering Designation (or eligibility)
3 to 5+ years of relevant industrial experience (CPG, Food & Beverage,



or high-speed manufacturing preferred), fundamental understanding of manufacturing required
Practical experience with Industrial Engineering tools such as Labour Standards, Methods Analysis, Time Studies, and Line Balancing
Knowledge of Sales & Operational Planning, Capacity Planning, Economical Order Quantity strategies
Organized and capable of working independently while managing multiple priorities
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and data management
Experience with dynamic modelling and simulation
Technical curiosity and a questioning attitude
Developed communication & interpersonal skills
Continuous Improvement mindset
Experience with SAP and SAP IBP an asset
Knowledge of Microsoft Power BI an asset
Project management experience and/or certification an asset
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 protected, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
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 cooperative 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 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 [email protected] .

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📌 Industrial Engineering Specialist - Contract Mississauga - Financial Dr., ON 10/7/2026 (Ontario)
🏢 Maple Leaf Foods
📍 Ontario