Core Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Actively promote a work environment where the level of knowledge within all departments, relative to Safety, Efficiency and Good Manufacturing Practices, along with related regulations and policies is developed and maintained.

• Provide ongoing monitoring, troubleshooting and adjustment of process.

• Provide support for the Quality Department for in-process testing, to ensure that products are both safe and of uniform quality. Ensure that good manufacturing practices are followed and product meets customer specification.

• Function on a self-directed basis within cross-functional work teams to problem solve or improve processes and procedures. Identify opportunities for improvement; develop appropriate recommendations, implement action plans, and follow up to assure effective results.

• Understand and integrate business and technical needs into all activities.
• Completion of pre-employment testing of all candidates is required.

• Perform any other duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Work Environment:

• Ability to perform work of varying physical demand, including extremes of posture, temperature and height.

Position type and expected hours of work: Full time position and ability to work rotational shifts in a continuous operation facility and overtime may be required.

Required education and experience:

• Post Secondary education, focusing on Chemical Processing or Mechanical Discipline preferred.
• Ability to operate machinery if required, including rail movement and other powered industrial vehicles (Additional training will be provided to successful candidates).
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ability to manage an important function in a complex plant environment, including strong conceptual, problem solving and communication skills.
• Must have the capability to interact effectively at all levels of management.
• Demonstrated high degree of sound judgement, resourcefulness, initiative and innovation in handling complex technical assignments with minimal supervision

Additional eligibility qualifications:

• Demonstrated commitment to working in a safe working environment, including a working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety or applicable provincial legislation.
• General computer literacy skills with knowledge of spreadsheets, Microsoft Office, SAP and data base applications.
• Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Knowledge and experience in both HACCP and ISO standards would be an asset