Operations & Production Lead - Gummy Manufacturing

NPAworldwide; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NPAworldwide in Toronto area is seeking a hands-on production leader to manage gummy manufacturing, reporting to the President. You will ensure schedules, quality, and compliance targets are met while leading a small team of production staff and a maintenance technician.

Ideal candidates have a background in regulated food/nutraceutical manufacturing with gummy experience, strong Lean/CI training, and the ability to drive scale-up and continuous improvement.

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 fast-moving environment.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Lean

Mandarin (asset)

Education

BS or Diploma in Engineering / Food Science

Tools

Netsuite

OEE tracking tools

Regulatory compliance tools

Job description

Job Description

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 fast-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