We are looking for a dedicated individual to join us as we grow into this exciting new chapter for Okanagan Frozen Dough. Since 1994, we have been the trusted supplier of high-quality frozen-dough products to bakers and grocers in Western Canada. Over the years, we have expanded our offerings to include over 100 premium ingredient-based products, earning the reputation of being a reliable partner for our customers. As we continue to grow and respond to increasing demand, we are committed to expanding our production capacity while still catering to small batch needs, supporting our customers' product development strategies.
Our dedication to excellence has led us to implement innovative systems to enhance efficiency across all production aspects, and achieve SQF certification for our facility, validating our rigorous food safety standards. Today, Okanagan Frozen Dough is recognized as one of the most respected suppliers of frozen dough products in Western Canada, serving major grocery retailers and independent bakeries and grocers throughout the region.
As we transition and position ourselves to scale, we’re looking for a proactive, organized, and career-minded Assistant Production Manager to support our production team in day-to-day operations, training, scheduling, and process improvements. This is a great opportunity to grow into a leadership role within a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have experience leading teams, managing inventory and raw materials, and would preferentially have worked in an industrial food manufacturing setting.
Benefits:
- Salary range between 50,000 CAD - 60,000 CAD per year, based on the candidate’s qualifications and prior experience.
- Annual performance bonus
- Quarterly profit-sharing
- Extended medical and dental benefits
- Life insurance
- RRSP match program
- Comprehensive training program provided in-house
- Free, delicious bread and buns to take home every day
Responsibilities:
Leadership
- Supervise and support line workers and shift Supervisors as needed
- Assist in training new team members, reinforcing OKFD standards and procedures
- Promote positive communication across production, shipping, QA, and maintenance teams
- Maintain a culture of accountability, collaboration, and respect on the floor
Production planning:
- Assist in planning of production to meet sales quotas on a weekly basis
- Help in ensuring required resources are in place for all our production needs (order ingredients, plan maintenance together with the maintenance supervisor, etc)
- Daily manpower planning for each shift
Operations:
- Assist the Production Manager in coordinating day-to-day production activities
- Support production planning and scheduling to meet weekly sales targets
- Help oversee raw material availability and preparation of production resources
- Respond to real-time production issues and escalate as needed
- Monitor floor operations and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards time to ensure product quality is always meeting OKFD standards
Safety and Food Safety
- Support implementation of food safety programs (SQF, HACCP, GMP) in collaboration with the Food Safety Supervisor
- Monitor employee compliance with safety and sanitation procedures
- Participate in audits and documentation as required
- Be a safety advocate on the floor and assist in maintaining a clean, safe work environment
Maintenance
- Report equipment issues and support troubleshooting alongside the Maintenance team
- Assist in scheduling planned maintenance with minimal disruption to production
- Help document and track minor equipment issues for resolution
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have:
- 2–4 years of supervisory or lead hand experience in a manufacturing environment (food industry preferred)
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Solid understanding of production workflows and inventory coordination
- Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn production equipment operations
- Familiarity with food safety practices and willingness to lead by example
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Ability to work flexible shifts, including evenings or weekends as needed
- Preferred: Knowledge of Food Safety procedures
- Preferred: Forklift certification
- Preferred: First aid certification
Join us on this exciting journey at Okanagan Frozen Dough, where we combine our rich history with a commitment to excellence in the quality and reliability of our frozen dough products. Become an integral part of our team, where growth, safety, and equipment performance are at the forefront of everything we do.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $50,000.00-$60,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Balzac, AB T0M 1B2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Why are you a good fit for this position?
Language:
Work Location: In person
