The Opportunity:

Take the helm of our Supply Chain’s digital transformation as the Supply Chain Technology and Process Manager. In this pivotal role, you’ll drive innovation by overseeing the technology and processes of our planning, transportation, and fulfillment teams. Acting as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for all technical supply chain workstreams, you’ll lead the evolution of our technology roadmap while championing continuous improvement through a network of dedicated Super Users. Collaboration is key, as you’ll work closely with our Information Solutions (IS) team to enhance technology adoption and maturity. Additionally, you’ll actively engage with industry leaders and benchmarks in the digital supply chain space to ensure we stay ahead of the curve.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by April 16. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Inspire and lead a talented team to achieve business objectives while fostering their growth and unlocking their full potential
• Develop and oversee a strategic, multi-year digital roadmap to drive continuous improvement, incorporating critical end-to-end capabilities like integration, dollarization, and network optimization to transform operations
• Champion data governance by holding stakeholders accountable for maintaining exceptional data integrity, reliability, and timeliness, ensuring actionable insights and avoiding inefficiencies
• Elevate supply chain processes by leveraging sustainment models to implement cutting-edge technology, empowering teams in planning, transportation, and fulfillment to reach new heights of maturity
• Create and adopt new key performance indicators that drive business results
• Coordinate and mentor a network of Super Users to design, implement, and optimize standardized processes, tools, and intelligent automation solutions that enable swift and informed decision-making
• Cultivate collaborative relationships with IS partners to deliver shared value and accelerate progress on the supply chain technology roadmap
• Manage our Supply Chain learning academy by ensuring Standard Operating Procedures remain current and expanding the digital library with training videos, job aids, and process map documentation
• Provide comprehensive technical onboarding, coaching, and skill development for planning, transportation, and fulfillment teams, building essential competencies
• Perform insightful analyses and deliver data-driven recommendations to support strategic decision-making as required
• Work with IS and business users to deploy technology updates and troubleshoot any system failures or challenges as they arise

What You’ll Bring:

• 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain Planning, Project Management, and System Integration
• Post-secondary education in a related field, as per above
• Competency in: Interpersonal and Communication abilities, Tools & Systems, Change Management, Problem Solving, Strategic Creation of Value, Business Acumen, and Learning Agility
• Passion for technical solution design, implementation and change management
• Experience in managing complex and multi-functional projects
• Ability to collaborate with diverse teams and foster an innovative and inclusive team-oriented work environment
• Ability to manage high workload against demanding timelines, prioritizing accordingly
• Experienced in developing internal stakeholder and executive relationships throughout the business
• CPG industry experience in commercialization
• Understanding of general Supply Chain & Commercial processes
• Experience with global systems (SAP/APO/ERP/SNP/ECC/IBP)
• Ambassador for Maple Leaf Values. Appetite to learn, grow and take on increasingly more responsibility
• Strong alignment with Maple Leaf’s Leadership Edge Values

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.
• A hybrid work model that embraces remote work for eligible roles, helping team members achieve work-life balance—combining the best of both spending time working remotely, benefitting from focus time, and purposeful collaboration in the office setting. 
• 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 more than 13,500 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.

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.

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