The Opportunity:

The Production Administrator plays a critical role in supporting daily operations within a fast-paced, unionized food manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate production data, coordinating schedules, supporting materials ordering, and ensuring compliance with food safety and collective agreement requirements.

The role is integral to maintaining data integrity in SAP, enabling efficient production flow, and ensuring timely availability of materials to meet production demands.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by April 30. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Reason for vacancy:  Existing Headcount 
Base Salary:   $41,000 - $57,000 CAD base pay annually

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

Production Coordination & Support

• Provide administrative support to Production, FSQA, Maintenance, and Leadership teams
• Assist in the development and execution of daily and weekly production schedules
• Support shift handovers with accurate and timely production reporting
• Monitor production performance and escalate issues related to downtime, labor, or inefficiencies

SAP Data Management & Reporting

• Accurately enter and validate production data in SAP (yields, downtime, labor hours, waste)
• Generate and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly production reports
• Ensure alignment and accuracy across SAP modules (Production, Inventory, Maintenance)
• Investigate and resolve data discrepancies in collaboration with cross-functional teams

Materials Ordering & Inventory Coordination

• Monitor usage of raw materials, ingredients, and packaging
• Create and manage purchase requisitions and/or orders in SAP
• Coordinate with Procurement and Warehouse teams to ensure timely material availability
• Track deliveries and proactively address shortages or delays
• Support inventory reconciliation, cycle counts, and variance analysis
• Maintain accurate records to support production planning and minimize disruptions

Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain production records in compliance with HACCP, CFIA, and GMP standards
• Ensure documentation is complete, accurate, and audit-ready
• Support internal and external audits by organizing and retrieving required records

Communication & Continuous Improvement

• Act as a liaison between Production, Quality, Maintenance, HR, and Supply Chain
• Coordinate meetings, prepare reports, and track action items
• Support continuous improvement initiatives through data tracking and reporting
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting accuracy, efficiency, and material flow

What You’ll Bring:

• Diploma or certificate in Business Administration, Operations, or a related field preferred
• 2–4 years of administrative experience in a manufacturing environment (food industry preferred)
• Experience working in a unionized environment is strongly preferred
• Experience with SAP, particularly in production, inventory, or purchasing modules

Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (reporting, pivot tables, analysis)
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive information
• Proactive problem-solving mindset with the ability to escalate issues effectively

Working Conditions

• Manufacturing environment with exposure to temperature variations, noise, and food production areas
• Required to follow all PPE and food safety protocols
• Flexibility to support off-shift hours as needed to meet production demands

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 safe, 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.
• 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.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

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 collaborative 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

Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.

• 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 accommodations@mapleleaf.com.

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. 

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.