Production Manager
We are growing our operation and actively seeking an organized, strong-communicator and process-minded individual, with a focus on effective production management skills. Working with other teams in the facility, the focus of this role is implementing & optimizing process, maximizing the labour force, safety-focused, decrease overall waste and overall leadership of the team.
Why work with us?
#MakeEveryCalorieCount
- Entrepreneurial Atmosphere
- Total Compensation – Base + Benefits + Paid Time Off + Bonus
- Free Treats
- Environmental Programs and Sustainability Continuous Improvement Plans
A proud partner in North America’s supply chain, Del’s Pastry provides delicious pastries for special events, everyday eats, and everything in between. Using high quality ingredients, at affordable prices, come be a part of our team if you want to be part of making people happy (and full).
This is the right workplace for those who want to roll up their sleeves & rise to the occasion…you are a key ingredient in our success!
Del’s Pastry is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion across all positions/departments.
General Information:
- Employer: Del’s Pastry Limited
- Employer Contact Number: 416-231-4383
- Hours of Work: Full-Time Permanent Hours – Overtime Exempt
- Location: Etobicoke ON, Canada
- Pay Period: Bi-Weekly
- AI is not used in the screening process of resumes/applicants.
Responsibilities
Production:
- Plan, coordinate, and manage daily production activities to meet customer orders, inventory targets, and delivery deadlines.
- Monitor production flow and adjust staffing, equipment usage, or processes as needed.
- Provide supervisor/support staff with strong leadership and career development.
- Ensure all products meet company standards for quality, consistency, and presentation.
- Oversee all plant personnel including bakers, operators, and packaging personnel.
- Create staffing schedules and manage labour to align with production needs and budget.
- Foster a positive and collaborative work environment with a strong focus on safety and performance.
- Enforce food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures (HACCP, GMP, OSHA).
- Conduct regular product, equipment, and facility inspections.
- Partner with Quality Assurance teams to address defects, implement corrective actions, and maintain audit readiness.
- Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize workflows.
- Implement standardized operating procedures (SOPs) and best practices.
- Lead root‑cause analysis for production issues and drive process enhancements.
- Coordinate with maintenance to minimize downtime and schedule repairs.
- Manage ingredient and packaging inventory, support procurement by monitoring usage and forecasting needs.
- Collaborate with supply chain, sales, and logistics teams to align production with demand.
- Track key performance metrics (yield, waste, labour efficiency, downtime, output rates).
Qualifications
Required
- 5+ years of experience in food production; commercial bakery experience strongly preferred.
- Strong leadership skills with experience supervising hourly teams.
- ERP/MRP System required.
- Solid understanding of bakery processes (mixing, proofing, baking, cooling, packaging).
- Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices.
- Ability to multitask and problem‑solve in a high‑volume environment.
- Strong organizational, communication, and time‑management skills.
Preferred
- Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement principles.
- Experience managing semi-automated bakery machinery or industrial production lines.
- Experience running a 24-hour shift.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations?
- Have you ever implemented a new program in a highly regulated industry?
- Do you have experience overseeing 3-shifts?
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:
- Food and Beverage Manufacturing: 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person
