Production Coordinator

100 Clayson Rd, North York, ON M9M 2G7, Canada

Posted Monday, March 2, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Department:
Operations

Reports to:

Production Manager

Status:
Full-time, Onsite

Location:

North York

The pay range for the role is $45,500 to $75,900 plus bonus, comprehensive benefits, retirement savings plan, paid vacation, and other perks and opportunities.

The Production Coordinator provides administrative and operational support to the Production team by ensuring accurate documentation, timely reporting, and effective coordination of daily production activities. This role supports production execution, material tracking, data accuracy, and cross‑functional communication.

• Manage and ensure the accurate and timely completion of Production Batch Orders (PBOs)
• Track PBO status and follow up with production teams to support on‑time completion
• Verify and reconcile production data against system records to ensure accuracy
• Maintain and update production metrics and performance measures (PMs)
• Prepare, distribute, and maintain daily production reports
• Support quality documentation and compliance requirements
• Coordinate with Shipping and Receiving to ensure accurate and timely order fulfillment
• Create, update, and maintain production documentation, including SOPs, operating manuals, and checklists
• Perform ad hoc data entry related to production activities
• Conduct regular cycle counts of direct and indirect materials, including packaging materials, raw ingredients, consumables, and production supplies (e.g., tape, glue, chemicals), and reconcile variances with production records
• Coordinate temporary labour requests and scheduling; reconcile invoices
• Maintain training records and assist with coordinating employee training activities
• Provide administrative support for production meetings, including daily production meeting
• Update daily and weekly dashboards in Vorne (OEE and line efficiency tracking)
• Act as backup support for the Administrative Assistant as required (including greeting and receiving visitors, ensuring proper sign‑in and registration)
• Perform general clerical duties including, but not limited to copying, faxing, mailing and filing
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Production Manager

• Experience working in a production or manufacturing environment, with knowledge of plant processes and procedures. Previous exposure to administrative or coordination tasks is an asset but not required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word; experience with ERP systems is an asset
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time‑management abilities
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• High attention to detail with strong data accuracy skills
• Ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and production terminology is preferred

Gay Lea Foods is a leading Canadian dairy co‑operative renowned for producing high‑quality, nutritious dairy products that Canadian families love and trust. From farm to table, our 1,200 farmer members in Ontario and Manitoba, and more than 1,200 employees across four provinces, work together to nourish communities through award‑winning brands including Gay Lea, Nordica, Salerno, Bothwell Cheese, and more. As part of its deeply rooted, balanced commitment to people, profit, and planet, Gay Lea Foods proudly invests one percent of pre‑tax earnings back into Canadian communities through a national food security partnership with Second Harvest, and the community‑building efforts of the Gay Lea Foundation.

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Gay Lea Foods is an equal‑opportunity employer and values diversity in our workplace.

Reasonable accommodation is available upon request throughout our recruitment and selection process.

Gay Lea Foods may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support aspects of the recruitment process, including screening and assessment.

We are currently accepting applications for this open position.

Thank you for your interest in Gay Lea Foods.

Wishing you all the best with your career search!

100 Clayson Rd, North York, ON M9M 2G7, Canada