Job Description
Toronto area manufacturer of natural health and wellness products seeks a hands-on production leader to manage
Job Description
Toronto area manufacturer of natural health and wellness products seeks a hands-on production leader to manage gummy manufacturing. Reporting to the President, this role ensures schedules, quality, and compliance targets are consistently met.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily/weekly production scheduling to meet demand requirements (via Netsuite).
- Track efficiency, downtime, and yield; correct variances quickly.
- Set up SOPs and ensure GMP and Health Canada compliance documentation and audit readiness.
- Enforce safety procedures and allergen controls.
- Lead, coach, and evaluate production staff and a maintenance technician.
- Implement Lean practices and process improvements to reduce waste and increase output.
- Collaborate with R&D to test and scale new formulations.
- Track cost, labour, and inventory accuracy in coordination with Supply Chain.
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS.
BS or Diploma in Engineering, Food Science, or similar discipline; or related experience considered.
- 6 - 10 years in regulated manufacturing (nutraceutical, food, or pharmaceutical, gummy preferred).
- Min 2-4 years supervising teams in a managerial capacity.
- Molding, depositing, or cooking experience.
- Knowledge of GMP, Health Canada NHP regulations.
- Regulatory, quality, OEE tracking, and production planning tools.
- Strong leadership and communication skills in a fast-moving environment.
Preferred
- Background in nutraceutical, gummy, or confectionery production.
- SSGB or similar continuous improvement training.
- Experience in leading new product manufacture scaling up or starting new production lines.
- Fluency in Mandarin is an asset.
- This is a senior role, with a salary range of $100K to $120K CAD.
Why Is This a Great Opportunity
Young, growing company with room for advancement.
They make timely decisions re candidates.
Salary Type : Annual Salary
Salary Min : CA$ 100000
Salary Max : CA$ 120000
Currency Type : CAD
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