Production Meat Cutter Supervisor

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Company Overview

At Prairie Meats LP, we are an entrepreneurial and progressive Saskatchewan based company that provide high quality retail and food service products. With locations in Saskatoon, Prince Albert and Regina, SK, we pride ourselves in offering challenging and rewarding careers where employees are able to focus on quality, customer service and teamwork.

Summary

The Production Meat Cutter Supervisor leads and supports the production team to ensure quantity and quality targets are met, while performing hands-on meat cutting and processing duties. This role combines supervisory responsibilities with active production participation.

Skills and Competency Requirements

· Strong leadership skills

· Efficient in a fast-paced production environment

· Organize and prioritize tasks to ensure successful and efficient completion

· Work independently while following precise instructions and formulas

· Communicate clearly with co-workers and employees

· Be an effective leader to set out goals and contribute to a positive workplace

· Follow health and safety rules and practices

Knowledge, Experience and Education

· High school or GED

· 1 to 3 years of experience in a fast-paced food production environment

· Previous leadership experience would be considered an asset

· Basic knowledge of various types of meat products

· Basic knowledge of the safe use and handling of meat processing equipment

· Hand dexterity and the ability to multitask

Key Accountabilities

Leadership & Team Management

· Communicate with Production Manager(s) and team to meet production targets

· Assist with workforce planning, scheduling, and daily production coordination

· Organize daily production plans, including task assignments, timing, and volumes

· Supervise employees, provide guidance, and address production-related concerns

· Monitor performance, provide feedback, and support corrective actions as needed

· Train new employees and support ongoing skill development

· Establish and maintain productivity standards

· Promote and enforce a safe, respectful, and team-oriented work environment

Production, Inventory & Quality Control

· Plan and determine production volumes to meet demand

· Oversee daily production activities to ensure efficiency and output targets

· Maintain appropriate inventory levels to fulfill orders

· Inspect product quality throughout production and take corrective action as required

· Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards

· Coordinate product flow, including rotation, aging, and defrosting

Meat Cutting & Processing

· Cut, trim, and prepare meat products to Prairie Meats specifications

· Inspect meat for defects and remove excess fat, blemishes, or bruising

· Process primal cuts into finished or semi-finished products

· Sort and separate products by weight, grade, and composition

· Operate and maintain equipment including knives, band saws, skinner, wizard knife, slicers, tenderizers & Pounder.

Sanitation & Equipment Maintenance

· Ensure proper cleaning and sanitation of equipment and work areas

· Follow all personal and industrial sanitation procedures

· Support maintenance scheduling and equipment upkeep

OTHER DUTIES MAYBE ASSIGNED

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Discounted or free food
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Store discount
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Application question(s):

• Describe your experience supervising a production team in a meat processing or food manufacturing environment.
• Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?
• Do you have a vehicle and drivers license?
• Briefly explain why you are a strong fit for this role.

Work Location: In person