Formulation - Manager

The Opportunity:

Are you a proven people leader looking for a new opportunity to support staff with their growth and development?  Do you have 10+ years of progressive experience in Formulation and/or a production environment in the nutraceutical or food industry?  If you are looking for a role where you will be directing the development of new products and modification of existing products, look no further.  Factors Group welcomes your interest!

This position pays: $115,000 - $140,000

You will:

• Accomplish staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; developing, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, procedures, and productivity standards.

• Accomplish financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions

• Oversee the manufacture of pilot batch and the first 3 productions batches of a new product (if necessary)

• Advise Formulation staff on experimental trials to support product troubleshooting or reprocessing

• Advises and assists in the preparation of the yearly Scientific Research and Experimental Development Reports (SR&ED) for tax credit purposes, and check said reports

• Maintain professional and technical knowledge and develop new skills in new area of technology through training and awareness programs; by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.

We are looking for someone with:

• Minimum of Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Nutrition, or Pharmacy or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years progressive experience in Formulation and/or production environment in the nutraceutical or food industry, with at least 5 years in a supervisory role.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and expertise in the use of pilot and production equipment
• Strong oral and written communication skills – technical report writing skills required.
• Familiarity with word processing, spreadsheet and database applications ad MRP software
• Strong knowledge of GMP Guidelines and NHP Regulations
• Demonstrated ability to be accurate and detail oriented when preparing or checking documents and reports.    

You get:

• A competitive salary and managerial bonus
• Great benefits, including company RRSP contribution, healthcare, health and personal spending accounts, wellness days, employee appreciation events and annual credits to purchase company products at discounted pricing.
• The opportunity to work for a company that prioritizes the quality of its products within a team driving change and setting the highest standards.

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