Production Manager (Night Shift)

effektiv people; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of fresh produce seeks a Production Manager for night shifts, responsible for overseeing production operations, managing staff, and ensuring quality control. This role offers the potential for career advancement to director-level responsibilities, with a supportive work culture emphasizing teamwork and quality.

Benefits

40% off grocery purchases

Health benefits up to $1,200/year

Qualifications

• Strong leadership experience in production management required.
• Experience in the food industry preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end production processes, ensuring accuracy and quality.
• Manage and mentor production staff to maintain high productivity.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations through quality checks.

Skills

Leadership experience

Team management skills

Organizational abilities

Problem-solving abilities

Communication skills

Education

Experience in production or manufacturing management

Knowledge of food industry regulations

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

About Us : Produce Express is a leading provider of fresh, high-quality produce. They offer a wide range of produce sourced from local growers and the Ontario Food Terminal, ensuring the freshest products for their customers. Their company serves both wholesale and retail markets, delivering fresh produce directly to schools, households, restaurants, and other establishments. With a commitment to exceptional customer service and quality, Produce Express guarantees the freshness of its products and offers easy online ordering for delivery or pick-up.

Position Overview :

The Production Manager (Night Shift) is a versatile, hands-on leader overseeing night-shift production operations alongside other current production management staff. In this role, you’ll manage the end-to-end processing, packaging, and dispatching of customer orders, ensuring accuracy and high-quality presentation.

Responsibilities include oversight of production, inventory management, loading operations, and effective communication with team members and external contacts. The ideal candidate is tech-savvy, proficient in Excel, skilled in email communication, and comfortable using digital tools for operational management.

During the slower summer months (July and August), vacation time is encouraged, and role offers flexibility to pursue Kaizen improvements, implement 5S organizational methods, and help oversee expansion projects. The candidate should demonstrate adaptability, proactivity, and potential to grow into increasingly significant responsibilities, with a potential career path leading to a director-level role.

Candidate must complete the Predictive Index assessment to be considered for this position. Please apply and complete the assessment through this link.

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Key Responsibilities :

Order Management and Line Process :

• Review orders and logistics at the start of the shift, and ensure orders are prepped by the logistics team and printed in the order of picking.
• Oversee the flow, address bottlenecks, and ensure smooth operations throughout the night, ensuring orders are double-checked, boxed, labelled, and loaded by scheduled departure time.
• Achieve production goals and ensure orders are picked in advance of scheduled departure time.

Employee Management :

• Schedule and manage an efficient team, ensuring high productivity. Train and mentor production staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment.

Quality Control and Compliance :

• Conduct regular inspections and quality checks, ensuring compliance with company policies and health and safety regulations.

Presentation and Accuracy :

• Ensure all orders are presented impeccably and accurately, reflecting the high standards of Produce Express.
• Promote a culture focused on teamwork, care, and support for employees. Company core values include People, Passion, Positivity, Professionalism, and Punctuality.
• Participate in team-building activities and appreciation events to foster a positive work environment.
• The work environment emphasizes a clean, organized presentation and adheres to the highest quality standards, including the use of uniforms.

Qualifications :

• Leadership experience or validated ability is a must.
• Experience in a production or manufacturing management role, preferably in the food industry.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Knowledge of production processes, quality control, and safety regulations is an asset.
• Strong team management skills.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work night shifts and commit to working Saturdays.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday : 12 am-9 am.
• Mondays, Tuesdays, Saturdays are busiest, so could be longer days, Thursday and Friday could be shorter days.
• Sunday and Wednesday off.

Compensation & Benefits :

• 80,000 - commensurate with experience
• Employee discount of 40% off groceries.
• Health benefits up to $1,200 / year (can spend where you want).

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