Job Description

Operations & Production Lead - Nutritional Manufacturing
A manufacturer of natural health and wellness products seeks a hands-on leader to manage cutting edge natural health products. Reporting to the President, this role ensures schedules, quality, and compliance targets are consistently met.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversee daily production scheduling to meet demand requirements.
Monitor efficiency, yield, and downtime; correct variances quickly.
Ensure GMP 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 Food Science, Engineering, or similar discipline; equivalent experience considered.
6 - 8 years in regulated manufacturing (food, nutraceutical, or pharmaceutical), including 2+ years supervising teams.
Knowledge of GMP, OEE tracking, and production planning tools. * Strong leadership and communication skills in a fast-moving environment.
Preferred:
Background in nutraceutical or confectionery production.
Lean Six Sigma or equivalent continuous improvement training.
Experience scaling new products or starting new production lines.
Fluency in Mandarin is an asset.

Skills Required