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 quick-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 (Toronto)
🏢 NPA worldwide
📍 Toronto