Operations & Production Lead - Gummy Manufacturing

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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.

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