Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $76,000.00 Annually
Position Summary
The incumbent serves as the primary operational support to the Plant Manager. They coordinate production activities, coordinate workforce schedules, ensure that documentation required for food-related manufacturing activities remains compliant and up to date, and support environmental, health and safety programs.
The incumbent plays a key liaison role between Production, Maintenance, Purchasing, and Administration to ensure operational efficiency and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Workforce Scheduling and Labor Coordination
- Plan and coordinate daily production schedules.
- Monitor priorities and production deadlines.
- Collaborate with supervisor to optimize operational coverage.
- Ensure the optimal use of labor and equipment resources.
- Participate in daily production meetings.
- Collaborate with Purchasing to ensure material availability.
Food Safety Compliance and Documentation – SQF
- Maintain documents required for customer and regulatory audits.
- Maintain procedures, forms, and records related to food safety.
- Participate in internal and external audits.
- Ensure training records and certifications remain current.
- Support applicable food compliance initiatives.
Environmental Health and Safety Liaison (EHS)
- Serve as the plant's EHS point of contact and liaison with the EHS Manager.
- Coordinate workplace safety inspections.
- Monitor incidents, accidents, and near misses.
- Participate in the Safety Committee.
- Maintain records and documentation required under Ontario legislation.
- Coordinate mandatory EHS training programs.
Qualifications
Education
- College diploma or university degree in Operations Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
Experience
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience in production planning or coordination.
- Experience in food industry compliance, including SQF, is preferred.
- Experience in Environmental Health and Safety is considered a strong asset.
Skills
- Production planning knowledge.
- Knowledge of HACCP or SQF standards is required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Knowledge of Ontario occupational health and safety requirements.
