Full job description

THE ORGANIZATION:

InLine Ovals is a Manufacture of quality Oval and Round Picture frames known for quality, reliable service, and operational consistency. From its well-established facility, the organization delivers custom products for thoughtfully designed interior spaces, requiring a high level of coordination from planning through production.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

We are seeking an Assistant Production Manager to support the day-to-day leadership and performance of our manufacturing operations. Reporting to the Production Manager, this role will help ensure production runs safely, consistently, and effectively while contributing to strong team performance and operational accountability.

This is a hands-on management role for someone who understands custom manufacturing and the realities of leading production.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Production Leadership

- Support production team in workflow coordination and production performance.
- Help ensure smooth operations by keeping production priorities clear, addressing issues as they arise, and supporting consistent execution across the team.
- Model and communicate operational direction set by the Production Manager, ensuring expectations are understood and followed across production.
- Act as a technical and operational resource to the production team, helping troubleshoot production challenges and support practical decision-making.

Team Development & Accountability

- Lead, coach, and support production employees with a focus on quality standards, communication, safe work practices, training, and team development.

Systems, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

- Monitor workflow, capacity, output, and quality to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste,



and strengthen production performance.

Cross-Functional Coordination

- Participate in leadership meetings to support communication, planning, alignment, and decision-making across the operation.
- Collaborate with maintenance, receiving, shipping, quality, and management to support communication, coordination, and effective operational execution.

QUALIFICATIONS - SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

- Experience in a custom manufacturing environment is considered an asset.
- Experience in trade-based production, wood-based cabinet manufacturing, architectural products, or other closely related custom production environments is considered an asset.
- Strong understanding of production workflow, quality standards, material flow, equipment utilization, and production scheduling.
- Practical experience leading teams in a hands-on production environment, including coaching, accountability, performance management, training, and communication across multiple shifts.
- Demonstrated ability to manage changing production priorities, resolve operational issues, and support sound decision-making in a custom cabinet manufacturing workplace.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to manage processes, measure results, use information to support operational decisions, and hold people accountable in a fair and consistent manner.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

- This is an on-site role based in a hands-on production environment.

Benefits

- Extended health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.

Pay: $17.00-$21.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Assistant Production Manager (Canada)
🏢 InLine Ovals
📍 Canada