Softgel Manufacturing Technologist – Softgel Production Lead.

Softgel Manufacturing Technologist – Softgel Production Lead Employer: Natural Life Nutrition Inc. Location: 7337 North Fraser Way, Burnaby, BC Work arrangement: On-site Employment: Full-time, permanent Hours: 40 hours per week Wage: CAD $42 ~ $45 per hour Benefit: Dental, Extended health and Vision care Language of work: English Vacancies: 1 Natural Life Nutrition Inc. manufactures nutritional supplements in Burnaby, British Columbia. We are seeking a Softgel Manufacturing Technologist – Production Lead to support and improve softgel manufacturing processes while coordinating daily production activities and guiding production employees. This position combines hands-on manufacturing, process development and analysis, equipment troubleshooting, and production team leadership. The successful candidate will help maintain consistent product quality, improve manufacturing performance, and ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), approved procedures, and workplace safety requirements. Key Responsibilities Manufacturing Processes and Technical Improvement • Develop, establish, and refine product-specific operating parameters for softgel encapsulation, forming, and drying in coordination with Production, R&D, and Quality. • Set up, operate, and adjust manufacturing equipment within approved operating parameters, and troubleshoot process and equipment issues. • Collect and analyze batch production data, including yield, defects, rejects, downtime, and relevant process conditions. • Document process adjustments and evaluate their effects on product quality, yield, and production efficiency. • Plan and conduct authorized production trials to evaluate process changes, and prepare findings and recommendations. • Develop and improve manufacturing procedures, equipment setup instructions, and process monitoring methods through the company’s document approval and change-control procedures. • Coordinate with maintenance personnel to address equipment problems and recommend improvements to equipment reliability and operation. GMP and Production Quality • Follow and reinforce applicable GMP requirements, standard operating procedures, approved batch instructions, hygiene requirements, and safety procedures. • Ensure production and process records are completed accurately and promptly, and review them for completeness. • Monitor production-area cleanliness, equipment cleaning, line clearance, material identification, and traceability. • Identify and promptly report deviations, abnormal process conditions, and quality concerns; take required containment actions and support investigations. • Work with Quality and R&D to implement approved corrective actions and evaluate their effectiveness. Production Team Leadership • Coordinate and oversee day-to-day softgel manufacturing activities in close collaboration with production planning, R&D, QA/QC, and management to meet production schedules, maintain product quality, resolve technical issues, and improve manufacturing efficiency. • Provide hands-on technical guidance and training on equipment operation, process controls, GMP, documentation, and safe work practices. • Monitor employees’ adherence to approved procedures and provide feedback on work quality and performance. • Communicate production status, technical issues, staffing needs, and improvement opportunities to management. Qualifications • A college diploma or bachelor’s degree in manufacturing technology, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, or a closely related discipline, or equivalent relevant technical education. • 3 years of experience in related field • Demonstrated experience in softgel manufacturing, including equipment setup, process adjustment, and troubleshooting. • Experience establishing product-specific process settings and recording and analyzing the results of process changes. • Working knowledge of GMP, manufacturing documentation, and controlled production procedures. • Ability to interpret production data and prepare clear technical records and reports. • Ability to coordinate production employees and provide practical technical instruction. • English communication skills sufficient to understand procedures, complete records, train employees, and communicate safely and effectively. • Technical teaching or industrial training experience is an asset. If you are qualified and would like to apply for this position, please, send your resume by e-mail careers@naturalphm.com