Food Production - Assistant Manager

Fresh Direct Produce; Victoria; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food production is seeking a Food Production Assistant Manager to oversee daily operations and ensure high-quality product delivery. This role requires strong leadership skills and culinary experience to maximize team efficiency and maintain production targets. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Annual bonus program

Group health and dental benefits

Employee events

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Min 3 years previous leadership experience required.
• Experience in kitchen environment and food processing equipment preferred.
• Ability to supervise 30-50 staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily activities of the Production team.
• Lead team meetings to review objectives and productivity.
• Support recruitment and training initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Management

Education

Food Safe Level 1

Forklift and pallet jack certification

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

FOOD PRODUCTION ASSISTANT MANAGER

Are you looking to join a dynamic and growing team? Islands West Produce may have the right job for you! With a long and vibrant history in Victoria, we’re passionate about providing excellent client service and are proud of our unmatched Islands West product offerings.

Reporting to and as the right arm of the Production Manager, we are looking for a dynamic and well-experiencedFood Production Assistant Manager. This leadership role will not hesitate to roll up its sleeves to help lead and improve production activities, ensure optimal efficiency, and meet fulfillment targets.Previous culinary experience may also give you an advantage.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Managing the daily activities of the Production team in conjunction with shift supervisors in executing and delivering high-quality products for our customers and achieving team targets
• Frequently communicating and reviewing work progress with the team, ensuring collaboration and operational efficiency
• Leading team meetings with employees to review objectives, service levels, quality concerns, productivity, and allocation of duties
• Effectively manage the team by supporting recruitment, providing training and development, reviewing performance, and monitoring labour allocation.
• Work directly with the Production Manager on improving and creating efficient processes.
• Taking direction and guidance from the Production Manager and regularly updating them on department activities.

SHIFT REQUIREMENTS:
The regular hours for this role are Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., andflexibility is required to accommodate business needs.

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• Min 3 years previous leadership experience is required.
• Previous experience leading in a kitchen environment and or working with food processing equipment ideal.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, direct and train 30-50 staff as needed.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written (English).
• Good understanding of Warehouse Management Systems/CRM, an asset.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office products, mainly Excel.
• Ability to safely bend, twist and lift to 50 lbs. on a consistent basis.
• Ability to work in a refrigerated environment.

REQUIRED (will be provided by Islands West if needed):

• Forklift and pallet jack certification
• Food Safe Level 1
• Hepatitis A Vaccination

WE OFFER:

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes a base salary, an annual bonus program, group health and dental benefits, employee events, and great development opportunities!

Thank you for your interest in Islands West! We look forward to hearing from you!