Manager, Manufacturing

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. 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

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

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or Supply Chain; Minimum of 5 years of management experience in a manufacturing environment; 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.); Strong computer skills, including advanced Microsoft Office proficiency, particularly Excel, and knowledge of ERP systems

Nice to have

Pharmaceutical / Nutritional supplement / Food would be preferred; Knowledge of company policies and experience in people management functions is an asset; Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification is preferred

Benefits

A competitive wage and the opportunity to grow; RRSP contributions; healthcare; health and personal spending accounts; wellness days; employee appreciation events; $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