Manager, Manufacturing

Natural Factors; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP contributions

Healthcare

Health spending accounts

Wellness days

Employee appreciation events

Product allowance

Employee discount

Job summary

Natural Factors in Kelowna, BC is seeking a seasoned Manager, Manufacturing to lead the Encapsulation department and drive operational excellence. You will mentor four teams across a 24/7 schedule, set performance targets, and collaborate with maintenance to minimize downtime.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in operations or related field and 5+ years of manufacturing leadership, with Lean tools proficiency (5S, Kaizen, VSM, SMED) and strong Excel/ERP skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or Supply Chain.
• Minimum of 5 years of management experience in a manufacturing environment (Pharmaceutical / Nutritional supplement / Food would be preferred).
• Knowledge of company policies and experience in people management functions is an asset.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization and to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Experience and training in Lean Manufacturing Tools (5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, SMED, Visual management, etc.); Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification is preferred.
• Strong computer skills, including advanced Microsoft Office proficiency, particularly Excel, and knowledge of ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support four teams across a 24/7 schedule, providing hands on direction, guidance, and opportunities for each employee to contribute to the department's success.
• Manage the performance of direct and indirect staff, implementing succession plans and career development paths for key individuals.
• Develop and oversee annual budgets, tracking and analyzing spending to ensure financial targets are met.
• Analyze capacity requirements to determine short and long-term staffing needs and cross-training opportunities. Prepare business cases to support equipment purchases and expansions.
• Collaborate closely with the maintenance team to manage preventative maintenance schedules, minimizing downtime and maximizing equipment capabilities.
• Work shift Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with required flexibility to support a 24/7 schedule.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Lean Manufacturing

5S

Kaizen

Value Stream Mapping

SMED

Visual management

Excel

ERP systems

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management/Business/Engineering/Supply Chain

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kelowna Main Facility, 8955 Jim Bailey Crescent, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

Job Description

Posted Friday, August 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Manager, Manufacturing to lead our Encapsulation department and drive operational excellence. Your primary responsibility will be to actively lead and develop a team, working closely with them to achieve the set goals while upholding our strong commitment to sustainability and core values. If you have a strong background in manufacturing management, a passion for continuous improvement, and the ability to motivate and engage employees, we want to hear from you.

We are a growing BC business and one of Canada’s leading manufacturers of nutritional supplements, dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing of our customers.

In this role you will:

• Lead and support four teams across a 24/7 schedule, providing hands on direction, guidance, and opportunities for each employee to contribute to the department's success.
• Manage the performance of direct and indirect staff, implementing succession plans and career development paths for key individuals.
• Develop and oversee annual budgets, tracking and analyzing spending to ensure financial targets are met.
• Analyze capacity requirements to determine short and long-term staffing needs and cross-training opportunities. Prepare business cases to support equipment purchases and expansions.
• Collaborate closely with the maintenance team to manage preventative maintenance schedules, minimizing downtime and maximizing equipment capabilities.
• Work shift Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with required flexibility to support a 24/7 schedule.

You have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or Supply Chain.
• Minimum of 5 years of management experience in a manufacturing environment (Pharmaceutical / Nutritional supplement / Food would be preferred).
• Knowledge of company policies and experience in people management functions is an asset.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization and to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Experience and training in Lean Manufacturing Tools (5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, SMED, Visual management, etc.); Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification is preferred.
• Strong computer skills, including advanced Microsoft Office proficiency, particularly Excel, and knowledge of ERP systems.

You want to:

• Challenge yourself by working in afast-paced physically demanding work environment.
• Work for a company that cares about its staff and has a meaningful mission to improve the lives and well-being of its customers.
• Work with people, processes, and equipment on the production floor.
• Grow personally, professionally and as an integral part of the team and company.
• Work in an environment where safety and cleanliness are highly regarded and regulated by Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• A competitive wage and the opportunity to grow.
• Great benefits, including RRSP contributions, healthcare, health and personal spending accounts, wellness days, employee appreciation events and $300.00 per year to spend on company products in addition to employee discount pricing.
• The opportunity to work with great people, the ability to influence and lead change within a company dedicated to continuous improvement.

This position is open to all qualified applicants who are legally entitled to work in the country in which this job is located.

Kelowna Main Facility, 8955 Jim Bailey Crescent, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada