Processing Manager Jobs in Kitchener, ON (NOW HIRING)

The Senior Processing Supervisor provides leadership and oversight for the safe, compliant, and efficient production of high-quality products within the Processing operation. The role ensures employees work safely, equipment is properly maintained and set up, operations follow company procedures and Good Manufacturing Practice requirements, and productivity objectives are achieved. 

As the senior day-shift processing leader, this position leads daily and weekly operational reviews, including metric reporting, gap analysis, issue resolution, and escalation. The role supports staffing and training plans across the Processing team, coaches employees, promotes an inclusive and cooperative work environment, and serves as the key Processing lead for new product introductions, equipment installations, and continuous improvement projects. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead day-shift Processing operations while providing broader staffing and scheduling oversight across day, afternoon, night, and weekend shifts. 

• Act immediately to address safety hazards and unsafe behaviours, promote a strong safety culture, and support or lead assigned Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability programs. 

• Ensure Processing areas and activities are performed safely and in compliance with standard operating procedures, Good Manufacturing Practice requirements, and applicable quality systems. 

• Address GEMBA audit observations, support nonconformance investigations, identify deviations, and implement corrective and preventive actions. 

• Approve or review standard operating procedures, technical reports, on-the-job training documents, operational work instructions, and other relevant quality documentation as a subject-matter expert. 

• Ensure activities are documented according to Good Manufacturing Practice requirements and that data in GMP computer systems is accurate and maintained. 

• Ensure employees complete required competency-based training on time and partner with the Processing Manager and departmental trainers to build an agile, capable workforce. 

• Champion Kenvue Operational Excellence and Lean practices, including root cause problem solving and Kaizen, and implement improvements in safety, equipment reliability, cycle time, and nonconformance reduction. 

• Lead all aspects of people management, including goal setting, coaching, performance improvement, progressive discipline when required, resource planning, mentoring, and employee development. 

• Lead Processing participation in new product introductions, new equipment installations, operational change initiatives, and cross-functional site projects. 

• Build effective relationships with site partners, external vendors, and contractors, and provide short-term leadership coverage in the manager’s absence. 

What We Are Looking For 

Required Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Applied Science, Engineering, or a related discipline. 

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Good Manufacturing Practice manufacturing operations. 

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, production systems, quality systems, and GMP compliance. 

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-based and cross-functional environment. 

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to investigate issues thoroughly and resolve technical or operational challenges. 

• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and meeting-facilitation skills. 

• Self-directed, with the ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and lead through change. 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 

Desired Qualifications :

• Prior people-leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, with approximately 2 to 3 years of supervisory experience preferred. 

• Experience in solid-dose manufacturing within an over-the-counter, pharmaceutical, consumer health, or food manufacturing environment. 

• Knowledge of Health Canada, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and current Good Manufacturing Practice requirements. 

• Demonstrated ability to motivate and lead employees, build cross-functional relationships, and facilitate project teams. 

• Process- and data-oriented approach with experience applying Lean concepts and structured problem-solving methods.