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 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 $120K CAD.
Why is This a Great Opportunity: Young, growing company with room for advancement
They make timely decisions re candidates
Salary Type : Annual Salary
Salary Min : CA$ 100000
Salary Max : CA$ 120000
Currency Type : CAD

📌 Operations & Production Lead - Gummy Manufacturing (Ontario)
🏢 NPA worldwide
📍 Ontario