Production Manager

2 weeks ago


Vaughan, Canada Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. Full time

Are you hungry to innovate? To do things differently? To work with a company that’s real, thoughtful and very forward-thinking?

Meet RNF Pet Products. We are an organic, vegan, human-grade dog treat company and manufacturer of the Cookie Pal brand. RNF Pet Products has a close relationship with Riverside Natural Foods, a company that manufactures award-winning, nutritious, allergen-free snacks. Your kids know them as MadeGood, tasty school-safe snacks. Your workout buddies grab GoodTo Go Keto certified bars.

We make delicious dog treats that are good in every way. From our ingredients to our manufacturing practices, we’ve raised every bar on every aspect. We’re friendly and focused on creating treats that are good for your pet and good to the planet as well. Riverside Natural Foods is B-Corp certified, Triple-Bottom Line, Zero Waste, and Canadian owned and operated.

This new position** **will work closely with the Cookie Pal team to develop and market this innovative new brand. Being part of the excitement of the Riverside team is one of the perks of this position We are a values-led organization and work to preserve our Values of Teamwork, Ownership, Respect, Passion, Humility, Adaptability and Fun every day. Come work with a new Canadian leader

We continue to grow and today are looking for a committed, talented, star to join our team as our **Production Manager.**

**Position Summary/Objective**:
The Production Manager is responsible for production activity, protecting our core values and ensuring a safe and productive workplace.

**Primary Responsibilities**:

- ** Demonstrate and uphold Riverside’s Core Values**:

- Understand and enforce Health and Safety policies and procedures
- Understand and enforce Food Safety policies and procedures
- Schedule daily work assignments for direct reports to ensure production priorities are efficiently met, coordinate line changes for different production runs
- Manage workflow, daily production line activities and issues; monitor work **TEAMS** to ensure that required production procedures and product recipes are followed; monitor quality of product(s) at various stages of production.
- Run work orders from SAP, coordinate batches and guide preparation of production components.
- Production and Labor Planning and reviewing results against targets
- Identify issues or problems, determine root cause of problems identified; rectify whenever possible, or recommend solutions to avoid issues reoccurring.
- Anticipate possible problems, troubleshoot people and machinery to avoid unplanned down time and production delays
- Act as primary contact with temp agency for production staff
- Work as a liaise between the Operations Manager and Production personnel, follow guidance and provide support.
- Check/approve time submitted to payroll by floor and temp staff
- Co-ordinate training for new and existing workers in specific duties, machine operations, quality performance and safety procedures (e.g. GMP, WHMIS, Health & Safety)
- Monitor, train, cross train, coach, and mentor workers. Instill a positive and **RESPECTFUL **culture and morale among employees
- Help to develop, update and maintain procedures and documentation for all systems
- Takes the **OWNERSHIP** to develop and recommend improvements of facilities, equipment, or procedures to improve safety, quality and efficiency
- Keeps the work atmosphere **FUN **by keeping it light and welcoming
- Other related duties as assigned

**Reporting Relationships**

The Production Manager reports to the Operations Manager.

Positions reporting directly to the Production Manager:

- all production personnel

**Key Objectives**
- Health and Safety Total Incident Rate (TIR)
- Food Safety and Quality Complaints per million units (CCPMU)
- Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
- Yield
- Speed
- Run Time

**Education & Qualifications**
- Degree or diploma in Food Science, Business Operations, or a related field (or equivalent education and experience)
- 3 to 5 years’ experience in the pet or food industry with a good understanding of manufacturing processes, regulations regarding safety, quality and GMPs
- Intermediate level Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of SAP is preferred

**Skills & Abilities**
- Demonstrated ability to lead and coach work teams to achieve performance, quality, cost and service goals
- Self-starter with a high level of initiative and **ADAPTABLILITY**:

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, mechanical aptitude
- Demonstrates** HUMILITY **throughout the company on a day to day basis

**What We Offer**:

- Health, Dental, and Vision benefits and Long-Term Disability insurance with all premiums paid by the company
- RSP matching
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Values-based leadership

**How to Apply**:
Riverside Natural Foods is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you have a disability and require accommodation in the interview process, please let u


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