Production Manager (Food)
Job Type
Full-Time Regular
Full-Time Regular
Location
Barrie ON
Barrie ON
Job Title: Production Manager (Food)
Reference #: PFPDON040226
Duration of employment: Permanent Full-time
Employer: International Food Manufacturer
Location: Barrie, ON * Please note that public transit is not available, so you will need your own vehicle for commuting. On-site parking is available.
Starting Date: End of March to April
Training will be provided at the company’s Vancouver facility for the first 3 months.
Probation: 3 months
Work hours: At the initial start-up phase, all employees will work 9:00am - 5:30 pm
In the future, when the operation transitions to a two-line system, a two-shift rotation will be implemented as follows: Early Shift: 5:30am - 2:00pm, Late Shift: 2pm - 10:30pm
Please note that Production Manager is highly likely to be assigned to the early shift (starting at 5:30am)
(30 min. meal break + 20 min. paid coffee break)
Compensations: $60-65K/yr (DOE)
Benefits: Group insurance from day 1 (extended health, dental, vision care, prescription drugs)
Main Job duties:
- Work directly on the production floor alongside staff, providing hands-on support as needed while ensuring safety, ethical, and operational procedures are followed
- Actively monitor daily production activities, identifying issues in real time and stepping in to resolve them quickly
- Inspect, test, and evaluate manufacturing equipment to ensure safe operation and minimize downtime
- Perform regular quality checks on in-process and finished products, ensuring all items meet required quality and industry standards before release or shipment
- Lead and motivate team members through direct involvement, maintaining productivity while upholding high production standards
- Assist with production work when staffing levels require support, including filling in for factory workers as needed
- Create and manage daily and weekly work schedules, track attendance, and ensure consistent staffing and punctuality
- Maintain hands-on oversight of materials, supplies, and equipment, ensuring everything needed for production is available on time
- Coordinate closely with the Shipping Department to prepare finished products for timely shipment
- Serve as the primary point of contact between production staff and management, communicating issues, progress, and improvement opportunities
- Keep accurate records of employee performance, equipment usage, production output, and supplies for management review
- Contribute to production planning and scheduling, adjusting plans as needed to meet deadlines and operational demands
- Take on additional production or supervisory duties as required to support team success
Minimum Requirements:
- Legally entitled to work in Canada – no visa support provided by the employer
- High School diploma or equivalent; post-secondary education (Associate degree) an asset
- 1–2 years of relevant experience in production, warehouse, or manufacturing operations
- Valid forklift license
- Experience with basic machine maintenance and mechanical work
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to guide and relate to team members
- Strong commitment to workplace health and safety; must be safety-conscious
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks effectively
- Physically fit, able to lift up to 50 lbs, and capable of standing or moving for extended periods
- Able to work weekends (Saturday/Sunday) if required
*Please apply only if you possess all of the requirements
* We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Reference #: PFPDON040226
Duration of employment: Permanent Full-time
Employer: International Food Manufacturer
Location: Barrie, ON * Please note that public transit is not available, so you will need your own vehicle for commuting. On-site parking is available.
Starting Date: End of March to April
Training will be provided at the company’s Vancouver facility for the first 3 months.
Probation: 3 months
Work hours: At the initial start-up phase, all employees will work 9:00am - 5:30 pm
In the future, when the operation transitions to a two-line system, a two-shift rotation will be implemented as follows: Early Shift: 5:30am - 2:00pm, Late Shift: 2pm - 10:30pm
Please note that Production Manager is highly likely to be assigned to the early shift (starting at 5:30am)
(30 min. meal break + 20 min. paid coffee break)
Compensations: $60-65K/yr (DOE)
Benefits: Group insurance from day 1 (extended health, dental, vision care, prescription drugs)
Main Job duties:
- Work directly on the production floor alongside staff, providing hands-on support as needed while ensuring safety, ethical, and operational procedures are followed
- Actively monitor daily production activities, identifying issues in real time and stepping in to resolve them quickly
- Inspect, test, and evaluate manufacturing equipment to ensure safe operation and minimize downtime
- Perform regular quality checks on in-process and finished products, ensuring all items meet required quality and industry standards before release or shipment
- Lead and motivate team members through direct involvement, maintaining productivity while upholding high production standards
- Assist with production work when staffing levels require support, including filling in for factory workers as needed
- Create and manage daily and weekly work schedules, track attendance, and ensure consistent staffing and punctuality
- Maintain hands-on oversight of materials, supplies, and equipment, ensuring everything needed for production is available on time
- Coordinate closely with the Shipping Department to prepare finished products for timely shipment
- Serve as the primary point of contact between production staff and management, communicating issues, progress, and improvement opportunities
- Keep accurate records of employee performance, equipment usage, production output, and supplies for management review
- Contribute to production planning and scheduling, adjusting plans as needed to meet deadlines and operational demands
- Take on additional production or supervisory duties as required to support team success
Minimum Requirements:
- Legally entitled to work in Canada – no visa support provided by the employer
- High School diploma or equivalent; post-secondary education (Associate degree) an asset
- 1–2 years of relevant experience in production, warehouse, or manufacturing operations
- Valid forklift license
- Experience with basic machine maintenance and mechanical work
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to guide and relate to team members
- Strong commitment to workplace health and safety; must be safety-conscious
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks effectively
- Physically fit, able to lift up to 50 lbs, and capable of standing or moving for extended periods
- Able to work weekends (Saturday/Sunday) if required
*Please apply only if you possess all of the requirements
* We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.