Toronto area manufacturer of natural health and wellness products seeks a hands-on Mandarin speaking production manager OR leader to manage manufacture of gummies. Reporting to the President, this role ensures schedules, quality, and compliance targets are consistently met.

Please do not apply if you have not been involved in gummy manufacturing or do not speak Mandarin..

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.

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).



Gummies much preferred.
- Min 2-4 years supervising teams.
- Knowledge of GMP, Health Canada NHP regulations.
- Regulatory, Quality, and production planning tools.
- Strong leadership and communication skills in a rapid-moving environment.

Preferred:

- Background in gummy, or confectionery production.
- Fluency in Mandarin.
- Focus on regulatory, quality parameters.
- Experience leading new product manufacture and scaling up.
- This is a senior role, with a salary range of $80K to $120K CAD.

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU HAVE NOT WORKED IN NUTRACEUTICAL, CONFECTIONERY, FOOD, PHARMA, NATURAL HEALTH OR WELLNESS PRODUCTS.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00-$120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Application question(s):

- Have you been involved in regulated manufacturing (food, nutraceutical, or pharmaceutical), including 2+ years supervising teams?
- Have you been involved in manufacture of gummies?

Work Location: In person

📌 Gummy Manufacturing Management (Vaughan)
🏢 Hess Associates
📍 Vaughan