Production Coordinator

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.