Production Manager

Join Our Team at Jamieson Wellness Inc. Inspiring Better Lives Every Day. 📌 Position Details Posting Number: 74-26-JLL-SAL Position Title: Production Manager Department: Operations Location: Scarborough - Onsite Job Type: Full-Time Reports To: Director of Operations Number of Openings: 1 Vacancy Type: New Role 👋 Who We Are We are Canada’s leading health and wellness company, driven by our purpose of Inspiring Better Lives Every Day. Established in 1922, we are Canada’s #1 consumer health brand, proudly inspiring better lives for over 100 years. With our Jamieson, youtheory, Progressive, Smart Solutions, and Iron Vegan brands, we’re growing globally and reaching more people every day. Our commitment to quality, innovation, integrity, inclusion and sustainability has earned us a strong reputation Worldwide, and our world-class manufacturing and certification standards continue to set us apart in the industry. 🌐 www.jamiesonwellness.com 📌 What You’ll Do Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Production Manager will oversee both the Manufacturing and Packaging departments, ensuring operational efficiency and alignment with company goals. This role is responsible for developing and implementing strategic performance metrics and targets while ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and ethical standards. Additionally, the Production Manager will drive workforce effectiveness through strategic hiring, role assignment, performance management, and disciplinary actions. This position will also be responsible for succession planning within the departments, ensuring a strong pipeline of talent to support long-term organizational success. Here’s what you can expect in your role: - Ensure adherence to safe work practices and proper use of personal protective equipment. - Develop and implement strategic performance metrics and targets aligned with company goals. - Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and ethical standards across all levels of the Manufacturing and Packaging departments. - Lead workforce planning, including strategic hiring, role assignment, performance management, and disciplinary actions. - Manage and allocate project resources effectively to meet operational and production goals. - Oversee project management processes, ensuring milestone planning and timely completion of deliverables. - Supervise production supervisors, operations coordinator and operations associate to ensure work is performed according to established standards and operational expectations. - Plan and manage department workloads and workflow to optimize efficiency. - Translate strategic company goals into actionable initiatives and operational improvements. - Provide leadership in employee relations through clear communication, coaching, training, and professional development. - Conduct employee performance evaluations, providing regular feedback, coaching, and formal assessments. - Foster a culture of continuous improvement by offering ongoing guidance and support to staff. - Set clear expectations for employees, ensuring alignment with performance objectives. - Organize and coordinate activities by scheduling work assignments, setting priorities, and delegating tasks. - Ensure compliance with cost control measures, waste reduction strategies, quality standards, safety regulations, and on-time delivery objectives. - Oversee quality control processes, ensuring high standards of workmanship and operational efficiency. - Monitor departmental outputs to ensure alignment with safety regulations, production schedules, quality benchmarks, and customer requirements. - Lead and participate in quality investigations, implementing corrective and preventive actions as necessary. - Oversee all manufacturing and packaging procedures, including equipment setup, production processes, and inspections. - Conduct and participate in site and workplace inspections to maintain a safe and compliant work environment. - Develop and implement succession planning strategies to ensure a strong pipeline of future leaders within the Manufacturing and Packaging departments. What You Bring You're a mix of curious, collaborative, and purpose-driven. Your experience and perspective might include: - Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a production-related field or equivalent industry experience. - Minimum of 5 years experience in a production/manufacturing environment, including some supervisory or leadership experience. - Relevant certifications or licenses in the production/manufacturing industry are preferred. - Proven ability to manage projects effectively, ensuring timely completion of milestones and deliverables. - Lean Six Sigma certification at Green Belt level or above. - Strong analytical, planning, prioritization, and execution skills. - Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and engage teams. - Ability to plan, organize, develop, and implement goals, objectives, and policies effectively. - Skilled in delegating tasks, setting clear expectations, and monitoring progress to ensure accountability. - Ability to lead, supervise, and motivate teams to meet and exceed performance goals. - Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify challenges and implement creative, strategic solutions. - Ability to remain calm, focused, and effective in high-pressure or urgent situations. Note: If you don’t meet every requirement listed here, we still encourage you to apply. Research shows that some groups may only apply when they meet every criteria — but we value diverse backgrounds and transferable skills. 🌈 Our Commitment to Inclusion and Belonging At Jamieson, belonging is at the heart of how we work. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and believe our differences drive innovation and stronger decisions. Our goal is simple: a workplace where everyone feels safe, supported, and able to thrive. For more information on our commitments to people and planet, please read our latest Sustainability report and DEIB policy. If you require any accommodation during our hiring process, please let us know. We’re committed to making the experience accessible and equitable for all, and we’ll work together to find the right solution. 🌟 Our Purpose & Values Our purpose – Inspiring better Lives Every Day – is lived through our values of Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Agility. ✨ Compensation Jamieson Wellness Inc. offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond base pay, including eligibility for our Short-Term Incentive Program and a variety of benefits to support your well-being and professional growth. For this role, the posting range is $90,000 - $135,000 which reflects the full salary range of the position. The actual salary offered will be determined based on factors such as relevant experience, level of education, and other professional qualifications aligned with the requirements and complexity of this position. 💚 Why Join Jamieson? 🧘 Health & Wellness – Competitive benefits, mental health support, wellness initiatives, and discounts on our products. 💸 Financial Security – Company-paid RRSP (no match required!) and an Employee Share Purchase Plan. 🏡 Flexibility & Balance – Flexible work models, and a real respect for your personal time. 📚 Growth-Minded Culture – Learning opportunities, clear career paths, and performance conversations that support real growth. 🌍 Make an Impact – Work for an organization with purpose — one that is making meaningful impact in communities worldwide. 🌐 Use of AI in Our Hiring Process We sometimes use AI tools (like LinkedIn) to suggest candidates, but every application we receive is reviewed by a real human and final hiring decisions are made by your future people leader! 🚀 Ready to Apply? Submit your application by May 15, 2026, through Linkedin or by emailing recruitment@jamiesonlabs.com with the job title in the subject line. Let’s inspire better lives — starting with yours. 🌱