Production Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Location: Maple Ridge, BC
Salary: $70,000–$80,000 per year
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Production Manager to oversee manufacturing operations within a pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, or related manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and optimizing production activities, maintaining quality standards, managing resources, and ensuring production targets are achieved efficiently and on schedule.
This role requires a hands-on leader with strong analytical, technical, and team management skills, along with a solid understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and applicable quality and safety requirements. The Production Manager will play a key role in driving continuous improvement, reducing waste, and enhancing overall operational performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate daily manufacturing operations to ensure productivity, efficiency, and compliance with company standards.
- Develop and manage production plans based on business priorities, resource availability, and customer requirements.
- Establish, monitor, and improve production KPIs to track performance and ensure orders are completed and shipped on time and in full.
- Maintain consistent product quality while minimizing material waste and production inefficiencies.
- Optimize the use of raw materials, labour, machinery, and other resources to achieve production targets.
- Develop and manage departmental budgets, ensuring effective cost control and resource allocation.
- Identify and implement improvements to manufacturing equipment, production systems, processes, and work methods.
- Coordinate with Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and other supporting departments to ensure smooth operations.
- Oversee quality control and inspection processes, ensuring products meet established specifications and quality standards.
- Establish equipment maintenance schedules and recommend machinery repairs, upgrades, or replacements as required.
- Supervise, coach, and train production employees, including providing guidance on new equipment, procedures, and manufacturing techniques.
- Lead performance management meetings, monitor employee performance, and support ongoing professional development.
- Encourage employee participation in identifying opportunities to improve productivity, product quality, workplace safety, and operational efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with GMP, SOPs, company policies, and applicable health and safety regulations.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Science or a related discipline, or equivalent qualifications combined with relevant pharmaceutical or nutraceutical manufacturing experience.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, or a similar manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), quality standards, and health and safety regulations.
- Excellent mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Proven leadership and personnel management abilities, with experience supervising and developing production teams.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate production records.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and cross-functional coordination skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to manage competing priorities, allocate resources effectively, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Compensation and Benefits
Annual Salary: $70,000–$80,000
Benefits include:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP matching program
- Company events
