Production Manager

FULL TIME | PERMANENT | ON SITE | PORT COQUITLAM BC

About Elevate Wellness

Elevate Wellness Inc. is a growing manufacturer of cannabis and natural health products located in Port Coquitlam, BC. We operate in a regulated manufacturing environment and are committed to product quality, customer service, employee safety and continuous improvement.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Production Manager to lead our production team and ensure manufacturing and packaging activities are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule and in compliance with approved requirements. The Production Manager owns the daily and weekly production plan, production KPIs and team performance. The role also leads hiring, onboarding, coaching and formal performance reviews, and applies Lean manufacturing principles to improve productivity, quality, cost and reliability.

This role works closely with Quality, R&D;, Supply Chain, Warehouse, Maintenance and senior management and requires regular presence on the production floor.

What You Will Be Responsible For

. Production Planning and Performance

· Develop and manage weekly and daily production schedules based on priorities, material availability, labour, equipment capacity and delivery commitments.

· Direct manufacturing, packaging, sanitation, equipment changeovers, start-ups, shutdowns and shift handovers.

· Confirm production readiness, including approved instructions, trained employees, released materials, available equipment and appropriate room status.

· Identify risks to output, quality, safety, cost or delivery and communicate practical recovery plans.

· Coordinate troubleshooting and technical support for production and equipment issues.

KPIs and Continuous Improvement

· Define, track and report production KPIs, including schedule attainment, throughput, yield, labour efficiency, downtime, waste, rework and changeover performance.

· Review KPI results with the production team and management, identify gaps and ensure corrective actions are assigned and completed.

· Apply Lean manufacturing principles and continuous-improvement tools, including standard work, visual management, workplace organization, waste elimination and root-cause problem solving.

· Lead practical improvement projects that increase capacity, reduce waste,



improve flow and create more consistent production results.

· Support equipment trials, scale-up and technology-transfer activities with R&D; and Quality.

People Management

· Lead, schedule and develop Production Supervisors, Team Leads and production employees.

· Plan staffing requirements and participate directly in candidate screening, interviews, selection and hiring decisions.

· Ensure effective onboarding, training, cross-training and qualification of production personnel.

· Set clear expectations and individual objectives, provide regular coaching and conduct formal employee performance reviews.

· Create employee development or performance-improvement plans and follow through on agreed actions.

· Address attendance, conduct, capability and performance concerns fairly, consistently and promptly.

· Build a respectful, accountable and collaborative production culture.

Quality Compliance and Safety

· Ensure production follows approved SOPs, work instructions, manufacturing documents, specifications, Good Production Practices, applicable GMP requirements and Health Canada requirements.

· Ensure batch records, equipment logs, room records, reconciliations and other production documents are accurate, complete and submitted on time.

· Work with Quality on deviations, investigations, corrective and preventive actions, change controls, inspections and audits.

· Maintain a safe, clean and organized production environment and enforce occupational health and safety, sanitation and personal protective equipment requirements.

· Coordinate maintenance and repair activities while protecting employee safety, product quality and production continuity.

What You Bring

· Five or more years of progressive experience in food, natural health product, pharmaceutical, cannabis or another regulated manufacturing environment.





· At least two years of experience leading production teams with direct responsibility for people management.

· Demonstrated experience with hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, formal performance reviews and employee performance management.

· Practical knowledge and application of Lean manufacturing principles and continuous-improvement tools.

· Experience developing, tracking and communicating manufacturing KPIs and using results to drive action.

· Experience with production scheduling, resource planning, documentation control and cross-functional coordination.

· Working knowledge of GMP or Good Production Practices, sanitation, workplace safety and traceability requirements.

· Strong organizational, communication, decision-making and practical problem-solving skills.

· Comfort using ERP or production systems and Microsoft Office applications. Experience with EVORA is an asset.

· Cannabis-processing experience is an asset.

· Post-secondary education in operations, engineering, food science, business or a related field is an asset; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

· Formal Lean, Six Sigma or continuous-improvement training is an asset.

Working Conditions

· Full-time, permanent and in office position in a regulated manufacturing facility.

· Regular presence on the production floor is required.

· Some flexibility may be required for early starts, evenings, weekends or urgent operational issues.

· The role includes periods of standing and walking and use of required personal protective equipment.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your production-management experience, people-management responsibilities and experience applying Lean manufacturing and production KPIs in a regulated environment.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Elevate Wellness Inc. is committed to an inclusive and respectful workplace. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience and the requirements of the position.

Pay: $30.00-$40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- In office parking
- Paid time off
- Stock options
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Production Manager (Port Coquitlam)
🏢 Elevate Wellness
📍 Port Coquitlam