Production Project Lead

About Us

At Septodont, a global leader in dental products and a key player in pharmaceutical development and contract manufacturing (CDMO), we are proud to work every day to improve patients’ health and well-being.

Present in more than 110 countries, the Group relies on the energy, expertise, and passion of 2,600 employees. With 6 international production sites, Septodont combines industrial excellence, technological expertise, and innovation to meet the needs of healthcare professionals worldwide.

In North America, our operations include facilities in Ontario, Quebec, and Pennsylvania. Our Cambridge, Ontario site is home to Novocol Pharma – a thriving center of innovation with over 40 years of expertise in sterile injectable cartridges and combination product manufacturing. Backed by a team of more than 675 dedicated professionals and modern facilities, we deliver high-quality, customer-focused solutions to partners around the world.

Beyond our expertise, our people are our greatest strength. We foster a stimulating work environment where everyone can learn, grow, and build a career that reflects their aspirations, supported by continuous training and internal mobility. As a socially responsible company, we place diversity and inclusion at the heart of our development, convinced that they enhance collective performance and foster human experience.

Joining Septodont means becoming part of a human-scale international group and contributing to a meaningful mission: improving health for as many people as possible. What if your next professional chapter started with us?

Job Summary

The Production Project Lead is accountable to the Production Manager and is responsible for leading project work, special initiatives, and the successful integration of commercial production activities with project execution. This role acts as the primary Production representative on cross-functional projects and ensures all activities are executed in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and applicable quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Production lead and facilitator for projects including technology transfers, CDMO initiatives, process improvements, manufacturing compliance programs, and inter-site harmonization activities.
• Partner closely with Project Management and cross-functional teams including Production, Maintenance, R&D, QA, QC, Tech Services, Supply Chain, and Business Development to achieve project milestones and deliverables.
• Create and maintain project schedules, action plans, resource plans, labour tracking, milestone reporting, and performance metrics.
• Coordinate production execution dates with Supply Chain, Project Management, and Production to ensure alignment with manufacturing schedules.
• Lead project meetings, establish objectives and priorities, document actions and risks, and communicate progress effectively.
• Support preparation of SOPs, batch records, routings, BOMs, training materials, and production documentation required for project execution.
• Coordinate training activities with Production SMEs, Operations Trainers, and Technical Services teams.
• Lead production trials, technology transfers, development batches, and commercialization activities on the manufacturing floor.
• Develop production flow concepts, workstation layouts, crewing models, and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize operational performance.
• Track and analyze key production metrics including cycle times, labour hours, downtime, OEE, scrap, deviations, and cost performance.
• Support costing activities and provide production input for commercial proposals and customer opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with GMP requirements, quality systems, and workplace safety standards.

Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelor of Engineering / Science degree is required.
• PMP certification is considered an asset.

Experience and Skills

• Minimum 3 years of production or operations experience.
• Experience within pharmaceutical, food, cosmetic, or other regulated manufacturing environments is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated experience leading interdisciplinary project teams.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and commercialization processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Project, and Visio.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, drive results, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Continuous improvement mindset with strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.

What We Offer

• Excellent compensation and benefits package
• RRSP program
• Discounted gym memberships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Corporate discounts and perks
• Employee recognition programs
• Social events and spirit days
• Professional development opportunities and internal mobility programs

Starting at approximately $90,000 CAD, with opportunity for increase based on qualifications and experience. Total rewards include comprehensive benefits, bonus eligibility, and professional development support.

Work Authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is based for the duration of employment. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored immigration support.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and thank all applicants in advance; however, we will be corresponding only with those selected for an interview.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, we are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free recruitment and selection process.

Recruitment Fraud – please be aware of recruitment fraud. Novocol Pharmaceutical of Canada Inc. will never ask for banking information, money or any personal information up front. We will only respond to official applications submitted through our careers site. In addition, we will only use official corporate e-mail addresses (septodont.com or novocolpharma.com) to communicate with applicants. Should you be contacted without submitting an application, please delete the message and advise your e-mail provider.