Big League Food Company
Production Assistant Manager - Warehouse Order Picking
Description
About Us
Big League Food Company is the next generation of beloved food brands. The company brings together unparalleled retail, manufacturing, sales, and support capabilities that deliver industry-leading results.
BLFC's mission is to maintain the values, quality, and independence of emerging brands as they scale to reach broader audiences. Our current brand portfolio includes Village Juicery, Dark Horse Espresso, Detour Coffee, Dear Grain Bakery, and Tori’s Bakeshop.
Position Summary
We are seeking a motivated and hands-on Production Assistant Manager - Warehouse Order Picking to support our fast-paced operations in a warehouse environment. This role is ideal for a team-oriented leader with at least one year of experience overseeing warehouse or order picking teams. You will play a critical role in ensuring product picking accuracy, team coordination, and smooth day-to-day operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Juice Production Assistant Manager to execute daily production operations
- Lead and supervise a team of 5+ members
- Monitor over warehouse process ensuring picking accuracy
- Training new staff across the picking process to ensure cross-training for flexibility in scheduling and coverage.
- Coordinate with internal departments to ensure products, packaging, and documentation are prepared and are readily available
- Building Pallets based on Route in Drop Order
- Edit invoices based on short ships
- Monitor product picking quality and consistency
- Track labour productivity and manage shift transitions, breaks, and end-of-day wrap-ups
- Ensure compliance with workplace safety, food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards at all times.
- Support product development by creating, testing, and documenting new recipes, including seasonal and promotional items.
- Participate in weekly management meetings to share performance insights, challenges and identify opportunities for improvement
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a warehouse or order picking leadership role
- Comfortable working in cold warehouse environment (18°C to -15°C)
- Ability to lead a team and manage workflow in a time-sensitive environment
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Experience with pallet building, inventory control, and invoice editing is an asset
Pay and Schedule
- Shift Schedule: 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
- 5 days per week
- Availability to work Sunday is a must
- Wage is $45,000 to $50,000, including bonus compensation
What we Offer
Access to Big League Portfolio products! A fast-paced environment with ambitious growth and plenty of opportunity to grow Delicious bakery products to delight your senses.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity and respect, value and welcome diversity in our workplace.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, accommodation will be provided to candidates with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process. If you are invited to participate in the process and require an accommodation, please let us know in advance.
Compensation
$45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year