Assistant Production Manager

Canadian Linen & Uniform Services; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job stability

Company cell phone provided

Benefits and EAP

Job summary

Canadian Linen & Uniform Service is seeking an Assistant Production Manager to ensure service quality while managing safety, productivity, accuracy, and staff turnover within the department.

You will plan daily activities, control costs, maintain staffing, and evaluate performance to meet annual capacity goals. Strong communication, leadership, and MS Office skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Two years of industrial leadership experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• Ability to train and supervise staff.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily department activities to meet production demands and schedules.
• Understand and manage costs related to the department or sector.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels; conduct evaluations and maintain records.
• Resolve personnel issues by analyzing data and recommending actions.
• Review work performance with employees and monitor learning curves.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs and safe production procedures.
• Coordinate labor needs with other departments and produce regular reports.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

MS Office

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Career opportunity

The Assistant Production Manager ensures a high level of service to customers of Canadian Linen & Uniform Service by processing orders while maintaining overall profitability through managing safety, productivity, accuracy, staff turnover, and training within the department. The Assistant Production Manager maximizes customer satisfaction and minimizes costs by managing the right level of trained and scheduled staff to meet capacity demands throughout the annual business cycle.

What you’ll do:

• Plan and coordinate daily department activities. Adjust work assignments and workflow as necessary to meet production demands and schedules.
• Be able to understand and manage costs related to the department or sector.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels. Conduct employee evaluations, maintain personnel records, and recommend hiring and disciplinary actions for employees, as necessary.
• Resolve personnel issues by analyzing data, investigating problems, identifying solutions, and recommending actions.
• Consistently review work performance with employees.
• Evaluate the performance of new employees based on learning curves.
• Ensure employees adhere to production procedures through formal and informal observations.
• Coordinate labor requirements with other distribution departments.
• Produce daily/monthly reports on quality, productivity, and other areas, as required.
• Responsible for safety and security within the department, including maintaining a safe and clean work environment.
• Provide training, development, and cross-training of employees on applicable work methods and operations.
• Develop talent through projects and additional assignments.
• Update and add Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for all department operations.
• Work towards achieving departmental and personal goals jointly developed with department managers.
• Maintain an environment based on trust, open communication, creative thinking, and consistent teamwork efforts.
• Lead by setting a good example; behavior consistent with words.
• Create and support a culture of adherence to branch standardization to support financial, service, and safety goals.
• Other tasks assigned by the General Manager or Production Manager.

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Two (2) years of industrial experience in a leadership capacity in a production and/or manufacturing environment is required.
• A Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Able to stand and/or walk for long periods.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office: Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Manage multiple priorities within tight deadlines.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to train/teach.
• Perform work in a timely manner and be able to meet deadlines.
• Maintain a positive attitude in the workplace.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work on a flexible schedule (shifts/hours) with advance notice.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Basic mathematical reasoning ability.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds; ability to push and pull up to 300 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, noisy work environment safely and conscientiously.
• Ability to supervise employees and maintain positive relationships with them.
• Read, interpret, and apply information related to procedures, maintenance, and policies.
• Apply logic and reasoning to solve technical, operational, and employee-related problems.
• Proven track record of attendance at work.
• Knowledge of the common language of the distribution, warehouse, and production team.

What’s in it for you:

• Job stability: Canadian Linen has been employing people for over 100 years in Canada
• Competitive salary and company supplied cell phone
• Great benefits and employee assistance program
• Ongoing training and mentoring
• Great teammates and collaborative work environment
• Consistently growing company that promotes from within

Compensation

The salary rate that Canadian Linen and Uniform Service reasonably expects to pay for this position ranges from $65,000-$70,000 per year depending on circumstances including an applicant's skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, market data, and other relevant factors. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission.