Lead food manufacturing operations at Maple Leaf Foods through safety leadership, production scheduling, and continuous improvement. Build trained teams that deliver strong results.

The Production Manager oversees effective line performance and operational results within an assigned area. This leader manages production costs, labour utilization, yields, and departmental improvements. The position develops employees through coaching, supports positive union relations, and drives performance through key metrics. It also ensures food safety, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and production schedule execution. Collaboration with Marketing, Sales, and Six Sigma supports product development and process improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

- Optimize weekly and monthly production schedules
- Manage costs, labour utilization, yields, and operational results
- Develop safety, food safety, and quality assurance culture
- Coach employees and develop supervisory succession plans
- Audit processes and review key performance indicators

Requirements:

- Post-secondary education or relevant work experience
- Multiple years managing unionized manufacturing environments
- Solid interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
- Leadership, organization, planning, and analytical abilities
- Ability to collaborate across functional areas

Apply production leadership, food safety expertise, and continuous improvement skills to support Maple Leaf Foods operations.

📌 Food Manufacturing Production Manager (Winnipeg)
🏢 Maple Leaf Foods
📍 Winnipeg