Assistant Production Manager – Bakery Operations
Role: Assistant Production Manager
Salary: $80,000 – $100,000/year
Schedule: Flexible (no fixed shift; evenings, weekends, and on-call support required)
Location: Woodbridge, ON
Experience Required:
10–15 years of manufacturing experience
Minimum 5 years in food/bakery industry (preferred)
Job Summary: Reporting to the Operations Manager, this role plays a critical leadership function in ensuring bakery production runs smoothly, efficiently, and safely. You will oversee Supervisors and production teams, ensuring accountability, performance alignment, and continuous improvement across operations, while maintaining high standards of food safety, quality, and productivity.
Key Responsibilities:
Production & Operations Management
- Coordinate and oversee daily production schedules based on orders, forecasts, and delivery timelines
- Monitor real-time production flow and resolve issues to minimize downtime
- Ensure ERP accuracy for production, shipping, and invoicing processes
- Verify completion and accuracy of production documentation
- Support planning, forecasting, and operational target achievement
Leadership & Team Management
- Provide strong, hands-on leadership on the production floor
- Coach and develop Supervisors and production teams
- Drive accountability, performance management, and operational discipline
- Oversee staffing, scheduling, onboarding, and training
- Conduct performance reviews and support employee development
- Partner with HR/People & Culture on employee relations, investigations, and attendance management
- Foster a high-performance, team-oriented culture
Food Safety, Quality & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, and food safety standards
- Monitor Critical Control Points (CCPs) including metal detection and flour sifting
- Enforce sanitation, pre-operational checks, and audit readiness
- Support product recalls and CAPA processes
- Ensure full compliance with regulatory and internal policies
Quality Control & Product Integrity
- Verify product quality (weights, packaging, labeling, shelf-life)
- Ensure proper handling of fresh and frozen bakery products
- Approve finished product release and maintain quality standards
Continuous Improvement & Systems
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives and operational projects
- Maintain and optimize ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Business Central)
- Monitor OEE and key performance metrics
- Conduct system/data audits to ensure accuracy and efficiency
- Support training on new equipment, systems, and processes
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong leadership experience in food manufacturing or bakery operations
- Proven ability to manage teams, resolve conflicts, and drive accountability
- Deep knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and food safety practices
- Experience with ERP systems and production data management
- Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills
- High attention to detail with a strong focus on quality and safety
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
Working Environment:
- Fast-paced bakery manufacturing facility
- Hands-on leadership role on the production floor
- Exposure to hot production areas and cold storage
- Requires flexibility, extended standing, and quick decision-making
Pay: $80,000.00-$100,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- What's your current immigration status?
- How many years of experience do you have in manufacturing operations?
- How many years of experience do you have in food manufacturing or commercial bakery operations?
- Are you comfortable working flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and on-call support?
Work Location: In person
