Production Coordinator

Ivex Protective Packaging; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Ivex Protective Packaging in Mississauga, ON, seeks an Operations Support to coordinate production activities, workforce scheduling, and maintain SQF-compliant documentation. The role ensures efficient liaison between Production, Maintenance, Purchasing and Administration to uphold regulatory requirements.

Primary duties include coordinating labor resources, supporting EH&S programs, and maintaining records for audits and training.

Qualifications

• College diploma or university degree in Operations Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience with SQF and EHS compliance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily production schedules and labor coverage.
• Ensure compliance documentation for SQF and Ontario regulations.
• Liaise between Production, Maintenance, Purchasing and Administration to improve efficiency.
• Support training records and audits as required.

Skills

Production planning

HACCP/SQF knowledge

Excel

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Multitasking

Ontario OH&S knowledge

Education

College diploma or university degree in Operations Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $76,000.00 Annually

Position Summary

The incumbent serves as the primary operational support to the Plant Manager. They coordinate production activities, coordinate workforce schedules, ensure that documentation required for food-related manufacturing activities remains compliant and up to date, and support environmental, health and safety programs.

The incumbent plays a key liaison role between Production, Maintenance, Purchasing, and Administration to ensure operational efficiency and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Workforce Scheduling and Labor Coordination

• Plan and coordinate daily production schedules.
• Monitor priorities and production deadlines.
• Collaborate with supervisor to optimize operational coverage.
• Ensure the optimal use of labor and equipment resources.
• Participate in daily production meetings.
• Collaborate with Purchasing to ensure material availability.

Food Safety Compliance and Documentation – SQF

• Maintain documents required for customer and regulatory audits.
• Maintain procedures, forms, and records related to food safety.
• Participate in internal and external audits.
• Ensure training records and certifications remain current.
• Support applicable food compliance initiatives.

Environmental Health and Safety Liaison (EHS)

• Serve as the plant's EHS point of contact and liaison with the EHS Manager.
• Coordinate workplace safety inspections.
• Monitor incidents, accidents, and near misses.
• Participate in the Safety Committee.
• Maintain records and documentation required under Ontario legislation.
• Coordinate mandatory EHS training programs.

Qualifications

Education

• College diploma or university degree in Operations Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in production planning or coordination.
• Experience in food industry compliance, including SQF, is preferred.
• Experience in Environmental Health and Safety is considered a strong asset.

Skills

• Production planning knowledge.
• Knowledge of HACCP or SQF standards is required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Knowledge of Ontario occupational health and safety requirements.