Food production manager

*Production Manager ? Artisanal Pasta Manufacturing* *Famiglia Baldassarre ? Toronto, ON* *Full-time | Mon-Fri | 8am start | On-site* *$70,000?$85,000 per year based on experience and ability* We are looking for a *hands-on Production Manager* to take the lead in a leading, excellence focused artisanal pasta manufacturing business. They will take ownership of the day-to-day operation of our pasta production. This role is for someone who can see the whole room: what needs to be made, what needs to be ordered, who should be doing what, whether production is on pace, whether standards are being maintained, which staff need motivation and which need to be rewarded, and what problems need to be solved before they become larger ones. You will be expected to: * Plan daily and weekly production based on orders and inventory. * Calculate ingredients and filling requirements and ensure materials are in-house when needed. * Organize staff, assign work and maintain a strong professional pace. * Maintain high standards of quality, cleanliness and food safety. * Train staff, reinforce standards and address problems directly. * Communicate issues early and expect the same from the team. * Improve organization, efficiency and consistency without compromising the product. * Work in production alongside the team when required. We are looking for someone who naturally owns the room, thinks ahead, communicates clearly and is comfortable making decisions. You do not need to know every pasta shape or piece of equipment we use to start. Those can be taught. What matters is professionalism, judgement, organization, curiosity, urgency and the ability to carry responsibility without constant direction. You will report directly to ownership and all others will directly report to you. *Necessary experience required:* * team leadership * hiring and firing/ managing staff * production planning * ordering/inventory experience * manufacturing *Bonus experience:* * logistics * specific leadership/management training * food manufacturing * high end professional kitchen experience * food R&D, food engineering * business administration Our goal is simple: *high-quality work, done with purpose, pace and accountability.* *This job is for someone who values challenge and achievement and for someone who takes immense pride in team success.* *We look forward to finding the next leader here at Famiglia Baldassarre.* Pay: From $70,000.00 per year Benefits: * Dental care * Extended health care Application question(s): * What does taking ownership and accountability mean to you in a management role? * How important is it for you to have pride in well run shop? * It is Wednesday. The team produced a large batch of ravioli yesterday to be sent to a client today. It took a team of 3 employees two hours to produce. Upon inspection, you notice that the filling was slightly under-seasoned. The customer may or may not notice. The schedule is mostly full until late Friday. How would you approach this? * It is Monday, the weekly production schedule is above average busy, the owner is away and a senior employee asks to leave 3 hours early on Friday for a non-emergency medical appointment. How do you approach this situation? * How would you handle the following situation: The room's state of cleanliness is below standards and the team is working hard but is an hour behind schedule. Work Location: In person