Encapsulation & Tableting Lead Hand

Encapsulation & Tableting Lead Hand

Prime Health Ltd is one of the fastest growing NNHP (Natural and Non-prescription Health Product) manufacturing company based in Maple Ridge, BC, serving North American and international clients across the globe. We are passionate in delivering results and customer satisfaction. 

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Tableting / Encapsulation Lead Hand to support and lead daily production activities across multiple tablet compression machines and encapsulation machines. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for coordinating operators, ensuring GMP compliance, and meeting production and quality targets in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead and coordinate operators across tableting and encapsulation machines to meet production targets on day-to-day basis schedules.
• Perform and oversees equipment's cleaning, setup, changeover, trouble shooting of machines /product problems and operations as per SOPs.
• To maintain the spare parts, change parts and tooling's records before and after operations and cleaning procedures.
• Review work orders and ensure accurate documentation and batch record completion.
• To follow the assigned tasks, prioritize workloads as per production plans to achieve the targets efficiently.
• Act as the first point of escalation for production issues, quality concerns, and equipment's as well as product related challenges.
• Monitor in-process checks and set up the equipments accordingly to run machines smoothly.
• Training and support to operators on setup, operations, cleaning and to follow GDP, GMP, safety compliance.
• Monitor operators' performance and to take part in performance dialogue every day for providing real-time data and feedback to reinforce quality, efficiency, production targets and QMS compliance.
• Verify materials and labels to complies work orders instructions and batch documentation.
• To maintain the area as per GMP, safety, and housekeeping standards at all the times.
• Act as first point of contact for floor-level production and quality issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and workflow.
• Coordinate effectively with supervisors, quality, maintenance, and other departments as needed.
• Promote a positive, respectful, and collaborative work environment on the production floor.

Minimum Requirements: 

• Secondary school education and graduation required
• 2-4 years experience in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, or similar regulated manufacturing
• Hands-on experience with tablet compression and/or encapsulation equipment
• Prior lead, senior operator, or mentoring experience preferred
• Strong understanding of GMPs and production documentation
• Basic mechanical knowledge for troubleshooting and adjustments
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a physically demanding environment 

Benefits (after probation period):  

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision care

Why Join Prime Health?

• Professional Growth Opportunities
• Supportive Team Environment
• Commitment to Employee Well-being
• Comprehensive Health Benefits

Job location: Maple Ridge, BC 

Schedule: Monday-Friday (required availability to work in morning or evening shifts and weekends based on business requirement)

Job type: Full time, Permanent