Job Description

Toronto area manufacturer of natural health and wellness products seeks a hands-on production leader to managegummy 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 recent 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.

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📌 Operations & Production Lead – Gummy Manufacturing (Toronto)
🏢 ACS
📍 Toronto