Manager, Production - #451005

As a leading manufacturer of nutritional supplements and other health-building products, we are dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing of our customers - through research, development and delivery of effective nutritional products. It is our mission to contribute to the lives of our customers, employees, suppliers and the communities we serve, in a cooperative and sustainable manner.

The Opportunity:

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 Manager in our Packaging 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.

In this role you will:

• Set strategic and tactical goals in alignment with the company’s business objectives
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, develop innovative solutions, and drive them to completion
• Manage performance, training, and development of direct and indirect staff across a 24/7 operation
• Foster continuous learning on your team through cross training and skill development
• Coordinate with other departments to maximize output and minimize downtime
  
  

You have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or Supply Chain Management
• 5 plus years’ experience leading a team in a production environment, including creating growth plans, implementing performance management, and developing training programs
• A curiosity about the everyday tasks and functions that take place across all aspects of production
• The scheduling flexibility to connect with teammates, including night shift, to support engagement and team synergy
  
  

You want to:

• Learn from your peers and experience a wide array of manufacturing processes
• 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
  
  

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!

All 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.

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