We are an equal opportunity employer promoting a culture of teamwork. Our employees are our greatest resource and largest investment. As such, we offer comprehensive compensation packages and provide opportunities for development and advancement within our organization.

If you are interested in joining our team, please e-mail your resume to [email protected]

Assistant Production Manager

Responsibilities:

- Assist the Plant Manager with the overall day-to-day operation of the manufacturing facility
- Coordinate and monitor production activities across all departments, including CNC, Cutting, Edgebanding, Assembly, Finishing, Quality Control and Shipping
- Support the Plant Manager in planning production schedules and allocating labour and resources to meet project deadlines
- Monitor production progress and proactively identify and address delays, bottlenecks and other issues
- Ensure production priorities are clearly communicated to supervisors and production staff
- Work closely with Project Management, Engineering, Purchasing and Shipping to coordinate production requirements
- Monitor material availability and communicate shortages or potential issues that may impact production schedules
- Assist with ensuring finished products meet Forte Fixtures’ quality standards and customer specifications
- Support the implementation and maintenance of efficient production processes and workflows
- Monitor employee productivity, attendance and performance and provide support to supervisors and the Plant Manager as required
- Assist with training, onboarding and development of production employees
- Promote a positive, respectful and team-oriented workplace
- Ensure employees follow company policies, procedures and production standards
- Assist with maintaining a clean, organized and efficient production facility
- Support health and safety initiatives and ensure safe work practices are followed throughout the plant
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, increased efficiency and waste reduction




- Assist with troubleshooting production issues and implementing corrective actions
- Monitor equipment and machinery requirements and communicate maintenance needs to the Plant Manager
- Assist with inventory control and ensuring materials and finished goods are properly organized and accounted for
- Support shipping and receiving activities as required
- Act as the Plant Manager’s designate when required

Qualifications:

- 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing, millwork, woodworking or production environment
- Previous supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred
- Strong understanding of millwork manufacturing and production processes is an asset
- Excellent organizational, planning and time-management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment
- Strong leadership and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively with production employees, supervisors, Project Managers, Purchasing, Engineering and senior management
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Good computer skills, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook
- Ability to read and understand production drawings and specifications is an asset
- Solid understanding of workplace health and safety requirements
- Ability to lead by example and maintain a professional and positive work environment
- Flexible and willing to assist wherever required to ensure production goals are achieved
- Must have reliable transportation

Contact: If you are a self-motivated, experienced professional who wants to join an exciting team and is ready to contribute, develop and be challenged in a fast-paced, quality-focused environment, please email your resume to [email protected].

Please include “Assistant Production Manager” as the position title on all correspondence and in the subject line of all emails.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

📌 Assistant Production Manager (Vaughan)
🏢 Forte Fixtures
📍 Vaughan