Operations & Production Lead - Gummy Manufacturing

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

Job summary

NPAworldwide in the Toronto area seeks a hands-on Production Leader to manage gummy manufacturing, ensuring schedules, quality, and compliance targets are met. Reporting to the President, you will drive production plans, efficiency, and audit readiness.

With 6–10 years in regulated manufacturing and 2–4 years in people leadership, you will lead a small team, oversee safety, and collaborate with R&D to scale formulations. This senior role offers CAD 100k–120k annually.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years in regulated manufacturing (nutraceutical, food, or pharmaceutical; gummy preferred).
• 2–4 years supervising teams in a managerial capacity.
• Molding, depositing, or cooking experience.
• Knowledge of GMP and 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

Production Scheduling

Quality Tracking

GMP Knowledge

Lean Manufacturing

Education

BS or Diploma in Engineering/ Food Science

Job description

Job Description

Toronto area manufacturer of natural health and wellness products seeks a hands-on production leader to manage

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