Assistant Production Manager
Staff Plus
- Vaughan, ON
- $80,000-100,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Coordinate daily production schedules and ensure orders are accurately entered and fulfilled.
- Supervise production team members, enforce food safety (HACCP) and quality standards, and monitor Critical Control Points (CCPs).
- Oversee training programs for operators, mixers, and new supervisors, including machinery and ERP/label updates.
- Manage production documentation, attendance records, and incident/event reporting.
- Monitor equipment, sanitation, and product packaging to ensure consistency and compliance.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and act as backup for the Production Manager during absences or emergencies.
- Completion of secondary school; college diploma or degree is an asset.
- Supervisory experience in food production or manufacturing.
- Knowledge of HACCP policies, BRC standards, and continuous improvement processes.
- EMS certified (with retraining as required).
- Proficient in Navision and general computer systems.
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work flexible rotating shifts (day, evening, night, weekend).
- Commitment to food safety, team safety, and quality standards, including proper PPE and GMP rules.
- Must be legally eligible to work in Canada and able to work full time hours as required by this position