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 variancesquickly.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 $120K CAD.Why is This a Great Opportunity:Young, growing company with room for advancementThey make timely decisions re candidatesSalary Type: Annual SalarySalary Min: CA$ 100000Salary Max: CA$ 120000Currency Type: CAD#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Operations & Production Lead - Nutraceutical Manufacturing - C$100,000 - C$120,000 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 Toronto area manufacturer of natural health and wellness products
📍 Winnipeg