About the role
Established in 1973, Roots is a proudly Canadian lifestyle brand that celebrates authenticity, quality, and community. Inspired by the great outdoors, we create timeless, sustainable apparel and leather goods designed for comfort and everyday adventure. At Roots, we believe in fostering a culture of inclusivity, creativity, and teamwork – where every team member plays a role in shaping our brand’s legacy. If you bring passion to everything you do, lead with integrity, and believe in the power of collaboration to drive growth, we’d love to have you on our journey!
Nature & Scope → Your Role at Roots The Production Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations on the production floor, ensuring that all activities are executed smoothly and in accordance with the production plan. They serve as a link between the production team, supervisors, and management, helping to maintain a steady flow of materials, workers, and tasks. The role focuses on managing workflows, monitoring progress, and solving any issues that arise during production.
Key Responsibilities → How You’ll Make An Impact Coordinate and Manage Production Activities:
- Ensure adherence to the daily production schedule and adjust workflows as needed to address delays or unexpected issues (e.g., equipment failure, labor shortages).
- Organize and assign tasks on the production floor to maximize efficiency and monitor progress to ensure timely completion.
- Communicate with supervisors and cross-functional teams to resolve scheduling conflicts and maintain alignment with operational goals.
Materials and Inventory Management:
- Track material usage and inventory levels, ensuring availability for production needs.
- Coordinate receiving, transferring, and maintaining accurate inventory records to support production demands.
- Report shortages, overages, and delivery issues to management promptly.
Communication and Cross-Department Coordination
- Serve as the primary liaison between production and other departments (e.g., warehouse, logistics, quality control, maintenance).
- Provide regular status updates to management and relay schedule or process changes to production staff.
Issue Resolution and Equipment Maintenance
- Act as the first point of contact for production-related issues, including delays, equipment malfunctions, and safety concerns.
- Collaborate with maintenance to ensure timely repairs and minimize downtime.
Safety and Compliance
- Monitor the production floor for compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Implement corrective actions for safety violations and participate in safety reviews, hazard assessments, and accident investigations.
Performance Tracking and Continuous Improvement
- Collect and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) such as output, downtime, and quality metrics to identify improvement opportunities.\
Training and Workforce Development
- Assist with onboarding, cross-training, and succession planning for production staff.
- Ensure employees are updated on new procedures, equipment, and safety protocols.
Quality Assurance
- Coordinate with quality control to ensure products meet company standards.
- Monitor adherence to quality procedures and report defects for immediate resolution.
Qualifications & Experience → The Skills You Bring
- College diploma technical certificate in Operations, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or related fields preferred.
- 2–4 years of experience in manufacturing or production operations.
- Previous experience coordinating teams, materials, or workflows (preferably in apparel, leather goods, or consumer goods).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into clear business insights.
- Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to coordinate across multiple functions.
- Experience or interest in Lean/Continuous Improvement methodologies is a plus.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
At Roots we appreciate that skills and expertise are cultivated through a range of experiences. We are committed to reflecting Canada's diverse landscape in our products, team, and workplace culture. We value your unique perspective and encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every listed requirement. Accommodations are available for applicants throughout the recruitment process.
About Roots
Established in 1973, Roots is Canada’s leading lifestyle brand known around the world for its premium leather goods, apparel and accessories, with more than 120 retail locations in Canada and the United States, and more than 100 in Asia. Roots is not only a brand, we are a culture and lifestyle inspired by the open air. We are a team of people who share values focused on quality and integrity. We celebrate our heritage and authenticity and are proud of what we stand for. Our employees share this passion and seek opportunities to stretch their boundaries, learn new experiences and continue to grow their Roots.
Fondée en 1973, Roots la principale marque canadienne axée sur le « style de vie » et elle est reconnue dans le monde entier pour ses articles en cuir, ses vêtements sport et ses accessoires de qualité. Elle possède plus de 120 points de vente au Canada et aux États-Unis, et plus de 100 en Asie. Roots est bien plus qu’une simple marque, elle constitue une culture et un style de vie dont l’inspiration provient des grands espaces. Nous formons une équipe dont les valeurs sont fondées sur la qualité et l’intégrité. Nous rendons hommage à notre héritage et notre authenticité, et sommes fiers de ce que nous représentons. Nos employés sont animés par cette même passion et repoussent constamment leurs limites afin de vivre de nouvelles expériences et de s’épanouir.
About the role
Established in 1973, Roots is a proudly Canadian lifestyle brand that celebrates authenticity, quality, and community. Inspired by the great outdoors, we create timeless, sustainable apparel and leather goods designed for comfort and everyday adventure. At Roots, we believe in fostering a culture of inclusivity, creativity, and teamwork – where every team member plays a role in shaping our brand’s legacy. If you bring passion to everything you do, lead with integrity, and believe in the power of collaboration to drive growth, we’d love to have you on our journey!
Nature & Scope → Your Role at Roots The Production Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations on the production floor, ensuring that all activities are executed smoothly and in accordance with the production plan. They serve as a link between the production team, supervisors, and management, helping to maintain a steady flow of materials, workers, and tasks. The role focuses on managing workflows, monitoring progress, and solving any issues that arise during production.
Key Responsibilities → How You’ll Make An Impact Coordinate and Manage Production Activities:
- Ensure adherence to the daily production schedule and adjust workflows as needed to address delays or unexpected issues (e.g., equipment failure, labor shortages).
- Organize and assign tasks on the production floor to maximize efficiency and monitor progress to ensure timely completion.
- Communicate with supervisors and cross-functional teams to resolve scheduling conflicts and maintain alignment with operational goals.
Materials and Inventory Management:
- Track material usage and inventory levels, ensuring availability for production needs.
- Coordinate receiving, transferring, and maintaining accurate inventory records to support production demands.
- Report shortages, overages, and delivery issues to management promptly.
Communication and Cross-Department Coordination
- Serve as the primary liaison between production and other departments (e.g., warehouse, logistics, quality control, maintenance).
- Provide regular status updates to management and relay schedule or process changes to production staff.
Issue Resolution and Equipment Maintenance
- Act as the first point of contact for production-related issues, including delays, equipment malfunctions, and safety concerns.
- Collaborate with maintenance to ensure timely repairs and minimize downtime.
Safety and Compliance
- Monitor the production floor for compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Implement corrective actions for safety violations and participate in safety reviews, hazard assessments, and accident investigations.
Performance Tracking and Continuous Improvement
- Collect and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) such as output, downtime, and quality metrics to identify improvement opportunities.\
Training and Workforce Development
- Assist with onboarding, cross-training, and succession planning for production staff.
- Ensure employees are updated on new procedures, equipment, and safety protocols.
Quality Assurance
- Coordinate with quality control to ensure products meet company standards.
- Monitor adherence to quality procedures and report defects for immediate resolution.
Qualifications & Experience → The Skills You Bring
- College diploma technical certificate in Operations, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or related fields preferred.
- 2–4 years of experience in manufacturing or production operations.
- Previous experience coordinating teams, materials, or workflows (preferably in apparel, leather goods, or consumer goods).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into clear business insights.
- Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to coordinate across multiple functions.
- Experience or interest in Lean/Continuous Improvement methodologies is a plus.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
At Roots we appreciate that skills and expertise are cultivated through a range of experiences. We are committed to reflecting Canada's diverse landscape in our products, team, and workplace culture. We value your unique perspective and encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every listed requirement. Accommodations are available for applicants throughout the recruitment process.
About Roots
Established in 1973, Roots is Canada’s leading lifestyle brand known around the world for its premium leather goods, apparel and accessories, with more than 120 retail locations in Canada and the United States, and more than 100 in Asia. Roots is not only a brand, we are a culture and lifestyle inspired by the open air. We are a team of people who share values focused on quality and integrity. We celebrate our heritage and authenticity and are proud of what we stand for. Our employees share this passion and seek opportunities to stretch their boundaries, learn new experiences and continue to grow their Roots.
Fondée en 1973, Roots la principale marque canadienne axée sur le « style de vie » et elle est reconnue dans le monde entier pour ses articles en cuir, ses vêtements sport et ses accessoires de qualité. Elle possède plus de 120 points de vente au Canada et aux États-Unis, et plus de 100 en Asie. Roots est bien plus qu’une simple marque, elle constitue une culture et un style de vie dont l’inspiration provient des grands espaces. Nous formons une équipe dont les valeurs sont fondées sur la qualité et l’intégrité. Nous rendons hommage à notre héritage et notre authenticité, et sommes fiers de ce que nous représentons. Nos employés sont animés par cette même passion et repoussent constamment leurs limites afin de vivre de nouvelles expériences et de s’épanouir.