Formulation - Manager

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:

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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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.