Who Can Apply
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada
Job Description
We’re looking for a Manager, Production Technical to lead a highly technical and hands-on production support function in a regulated manufacturing environment.
This role is responsible for equipment reliability, preventative maintenance, breakdown resolution, technical problem-solving, and team leadership across a mixed and experienced maintenance group. The successful candidate will be strong technically, confident in cross-functional conversations, and able to build trust, drive accountability, and move work forward in a complex environment.
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Required Skills & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in STEM, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong technical background in pharmaceutical, CPG, food, or another comparable manufacturing environment.
• Experience with production equipment such as tablet presses, coating pans, compactors, or similar systems.
• Strong understanding of automated systems, control systems, troubleshooting, PLCs, controllers, electrical systems, and safety relays.
• Working knowledge of building systems and utilities and how they interact with production operations.
• Experience leading in a regulated environment with GMP requirements.
• Experience supporting or responding to audits - if they come from outside of pharma, then whatever regulatory body is applicable (FDA, ISO audits, etc.).
• Interpersonal Skills
○ Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical matters clearly to different audiences.
○ Ability to lead through influence, build relationships, and take accountability to move work forward.
○ Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a high volume and variety of technical issues.
○ Strong learning agility, adaptability, and a proactive, ambitious approach.
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
• Experience in pharma, especially in environments with a wide variety of equipment and frequent changeovers.
• Background in maintenance management, plant operations, or production engineering.
• Experience from capital engineering or equipment design that complements plant operations.
• Exposure to Canadian manufacturing or Canadian employment context, if applicable.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.