Production Lead

As a 2026 Top Small and Medium Employer, you will work with people who are passionate about their jobs and take initiative; people who want to do their best every single day; people who care deeply about their customers and deliver top-quality service. You’ll work with a team of people who “do the right thing”. You’ll be a part of an entire organization that will never be satisfied with the status quo and will always be looking for ways to improve and be more efficient while taking care of the customer.

Job purpose

The Production Lead is responsible to support the Regional Operations Manager with daily production goals and promote a safe operating environment for production staff. This role will also support the smooth execution of bulk feed production and deliveries.

Key Accountabilities

• Offer exceptional customer experience


• Support the implementation and execution of the production, warehousing, and delivery plans


• Support cohesion between manufacturing, warehousing/logistics and sales teams


• Support regional facility operational and quality excellence

Duties and responsibilities

• Synergize with internal and external stakeholders to address production planning questions or concerns in a timely manner with a focus on quality and exceptional customer service


• Assist with oversight of accurate and efficient plant operations; take a lead role in establishing the daily production schedule and support team health


• Support employee onsite onboarding, training, and competency verification


• Lead by example, ensure safe work practices and habits are followed


• Accountable to support the HACCP Coordinator regarding regional and facility HACCP Plan execution. Collaborate with the Quality team on internal and external HACCP audits; track audit deficiencies and ensure corrective actions are completed


• Complete daily HACCP validations and procedure verification including medication reconciliation


• Assist with inventory reconciliations


• Responsible to backfill Plant Production as required


• Support documentation and follow-up actions during feedback and incident investigations


• Assist with the creation and maintenance of mill operation processes and procedures


• Monitor mill operations, report operational deficiencies and areas for improvement to the Regional Operations Manager


• Maintain appropriate PPE supply inventories


• Support Regional Operations Manager during routine reviews of Plant Production staff


• Other duties as required and assigned

Skills and Competencies

• Proven ability to coach, motivate and mentor your team


• Exceptional communication skills that align with various personality types


• Strong organization and time management skills


• Positive team player who is open to learning, challenging, and improving


• Exceptional customer service, team and relationship-building skills


• Ability to adapt, learn and thrive within a fast-paced and ever-changing environment


• Detail-oriented and resourceful with strong analytical capabilities and decision-making skills

Qualifications include

• 2 years experience in a manufacturing environment


• Basic understanding of the agriculture and livestock production industries preferred


• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Since 2005, More Than Just Feed and its family of Brands have proudly served Western Canada’s feed industry with high-quality products and services. More Than Just Feed is trusted by Canadian farmers because we are customer-focused, high-quality, and dependable. We provide a full-scope of services, including warehousing and on-farm delivery services of our retail products. More Than Just Feed and its family of Brands is revolutionizing the feed industry, supporting Canadian farmers to put food on family tables for the next 100 years. More Than Just Feed and its family of Brands are driven by one core purpose; Helping Farmers Feed People.