Production Coordinator

Qualifirst Foods; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A start-up company in Burnaby is looking for a Production Coordinator to oversee the production of bath bombs and accessories. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the cosmetic manufacturing field, with a strong understanding of formulation principles and production line management. Roles include ensuring health and safety compliance, training staff, and maintaining quality control. Competitive salary and opportunities for career growth are available.

Benefits

Competitive salary benefits

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 25 years experience in cosmetic or related manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of formulation principles, especially with cosmetic ingredients.
• Ability to train and supervise production staff.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product team on formulation creation and optimization.
• Design and set up production lines for efficient manufacturing.
• Establish health, safety, and GMP standards in production areas.

Skills

Formulation principles

Production line management

Health & safety regulations

Documentation discipline

Problem-solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP Systems

Job description

About Us

We are a start-up creating high-quality bath bombs and bath accessories. We’re passionate about developing innovative safe and fun products that our customers love. As we scale up production we’re looking for a Production Coordinator with strong technical and production knowledge who can bridge the gap between formulation, production, and compliance to ensure consistency, efficiency, and safety across all product lines.

What You’ll Do

Formulation & Product Development

• Collaborate with founders and the product team on formulation creation and optimization.
• Maintain accurate documentation of formulas, batch records, and revisions.
• Support scaling recipes from small‑batch prototypes to production‑ready processes.
• Ensure ingredient sourcing aligns with safety, regulatory, and performance standards.

Production Setup & Line Management

• Design, set up, and maintain production lines for bath bombs, bath soaks, and accessories.
• Train production staff on processes, equipment use, and SOPs.
• Monitor and refine workflows for efficiency, minimizing waste and ensuring consistency.
• Troubleshoot issues with mixing, molding, drying, packaging, or equipment performance.

Quality & Safety

• Establish and enforce health, safety, and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) standards in production areas.
• Conduct regular inspections of equipment, facilities, and staff compliance.
• Create and maintain safety protocols (chemical handling, PPE, sanitation, spill response, etc.).
• Oversee quality control to ensure finished products meet specifications for weight, size, texture, scent, and appearance.

Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain production records, batch logs, and safety data sheets (SDS).
• Ensure compliance with cosmetic regulations, labeling requirements, and workplace safety laws.
• Develop training materials and refreshers for health and safety practices.
• Work with external auditors or inspectors as needed.

Continuous Improvement

• Research new techniques, tools, and materials that could improve production.
• Recommend process automation or efficiency improvements as volumes increase.
• Identify risks, bottlenecks, or inefficiencies and propose solutions.

Who You Are / What You Bring

Required Skills & Experience

• 25 years experience in a cosmetic, bath & body, or related manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of formulation principles (especially with powders, oils, fragrances, and colorants).
• Experience setting up and managing production lines or small‑scale manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of health & safety regulations, GMP, and handling cosmetic ingredients.
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation discipline.
• Ability to train, supervise, and motivate production staff.
• Problem‑solving mindset with ability to adapt processes as volumes grow.

Preferred / Nice to Have

• Previous experience in bath bombs, soaps, skincare, or cosmetics manufacturing.
• Familiarity with Canadian / US cosmetic product compliance and regulatory frameworks.
• Background in chemistry, cosmetic science, or related technical field.
• Experience in scaling small‑batch recipes to large‑scale production.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a creative mission‑driven team bringing joy through self‑care products.
• Opportunity to shape the foundation of our production systems and safety culture.
• Career growth into senior operations, production management, or compliance roles.
• Competitive salary benefits (to be discussed).
• A chance to innovate in a fun and fast‑moving product category.

Key Skills

• Microsoft Office, Inventory Control, Organizational Skills, Computer Skills, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Production Planning, Post Production, ERP Systems, Manufacturing, MRP