Supervisor, Operations - Night Shift

Natural Factors; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nutritional supplements manufacturer in Kelowna is seeking a Supervisor for their Encapsulation Department. This role requires strong leadership skills, at least 5 years of experience in manufacturing, and a dedication to quality and team motivation. The Supervisor will oversee encapsulation activities, ensuring efficiency and product quality while fostering a positive and safe work environment. Competitive benefits and a focus on continuous improvement are offered.

Benefits

Competitive wage

Healthcare benefits

RRSP contributions

Employee discounts

Wellness days

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in manufacturing or operations management.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory capacity.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Lean Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise encapsulation activities to maintain quality and productivity.
• Ensure quality products are produced efficiently while minimizing downtime.
• Train and motivate staff to meet production demands.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Operational management

Continuous improvement

Job description

Overview

Do you have a passion for leading a team and an inclination for keeping yourself and others safe? Do you thrive in production environments and are ready for a new challenge? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Supervisor in our Encapsulation Department at our Kelowna location. We would love 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.

Responsibilities

• Direct, supervise, prioritize, and coordinate all encapsulation activities on your team to maintain quality and maximize productivity while minimizing cost
• Ensure quality products are being produced at the standard rate while minimizing downtime
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot all encapsulation equipment safely and efficiently
• Support the team\'s success by ensuring staff are properly trained, motivated, and performing to the required standard, and provide recognition and feedback
• Work a two-week alternating shift of Wednesday - Saturday/Thursday - Saturday 6:00 PM - 6:10 AM

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years\' experience in manufacturing, operations management or supply chain management, including minimum of 2 years in a supervisory capacity
• Demonstrated experience in identifying opportunities for continuous improvements and driving them to completion
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and Lean Six Sigma experience

You want to

• Challenge yourself by learning new skills and building on previous manufacturing experience
• Work for a company that places emphasis on producing high quality products
• Motivate team members to meet production demands while creating a positive and safe work environment

You get

• 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 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

Note: This position is open to all qualified applicants who are legally entitled to work in the country in which this job is located. Only electronic applications can be accepted. This position will close when a competitive candidate pool has been identified. We thank you all for your applications and a member of our team will contact you soon. All the best!

Internal applicants will be given priority for consideration for the first five business days that this position is posted. After that five days, Internal applicants will be considered along with all other applicants; however, are guaranteed at minimum a call from the Talent Acquisition team.