Operations & Production Lead - Nutraceutical Manufacturing …, Toronto

Job description: Toronto area manufacturer of natural health and wellness products seeks a hands-on production leader to manage manufacture of cutting edge natural health products. 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). - Min 2-4 years supervising teams in a managerial capacity. - Moulding, 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 rapid-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 $120K CAD. Why is This a Great Opportunity: Young, growing company with room for advancement They make timely decisions re candidates Salary Type : Annual Salary Salary Min : CA$ Salary Max : CA$ Currency Type : CAD #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2nee4k