Job Title: Production Manager (Food)

Reference #: PFPDON040226

Duration of employment: Permanent Full-time

Employer: International Food Manufacturer

Location: Barrie, ON (Public transit not available – please have own vehicle; onsite parking available)

Starting Date: End of March to April

Training: First 3 months at the company’s Vancouver facility

Probation: 3 months

Work Hours
Initial start‑up phase: 9:00 am – 5:30 pm. Transition to two‑line system will use two‑shift rotation: Early Shift 5:30 am – 2:00 pm, Late Shift 2:00 pm – 10:30 pm. Production Manager will most likely be assigned to the early shift.

Each shift includes a 30‑minute meal break and a 20‑minute paid coffee break.

Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $60,000–$65,000 / yr (DOE)

Benefits: Group insurance from day 1 (extended health, dental, vision care, prescription drugs)

Main Job Duties

Work directly on the production floor, providing hands‑on support while ensuring safety, ethical, and operational procedures are followed

Actively monitor daily production activities, identify issues in real time, and step 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

Robust 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

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📌 Production Manager (Food) (Ontario)
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