THE COMPANY

ECOSYNTHETIX engages in the development, manufacture and commercialization of bio-based technologies to replace petroleum-based industrial products at our Global Centre of Innovation in Burlington, Ontario, which is home to our product development and applications testing laboratories and our state-of-the-art pilot plant. We are seeking to add to our dynamic team of professionals who share a passion for developing and commercializing sustainable, bio-based chemistries and polymers.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• High School Degree and / or College Diploma
• Exceptional problem solving, decision-making and analytical skills
• Strong ability to diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical systems as well as root cause failure analysis
• Proven experience with routine checks, inspections, and general maintenance tasks on machinery, equipment, and building systems
• Strong leadership, project management & time management skills
• Passion for Cleantech/Biomaterials, and solid relationships with network of colleagues
• Ability to work in a dynamic work environment
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including report writing
• Working Knowledge of ISO based quality processes
• Navigation of MRP / ERP and inventory control
• Lead and manage various projects
• Awareness of Health/Safety requirements and basic labour policies
• Self-motivated, professional, courteous, team player and reliable
• First Aid, CPR and WHMIS training
• Forklift operator certification
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: $50,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In perso

• Conduct routine inspections, preventive maintenance and minor repairs on production equipment
• Identify mechanical or technical issues and collaborate with specialized technicians for resolution
• Suggest methods to improve maintenance processes and service
• Maintain detailed records of work orders, maintenance activities, calibrations and equipment performance
• Work with cross-functional teams to eliminate any safety issues
• Operate extrusion equipment as per production & trial schedule as required
• Loading and unloading trucks (raw materials and other shipments
• Conduct daily shipping and receiving duties
• Reconcile waybill, bill of lading with bill of materials and actual shipment arrivals
• Clean and maintain work area
• Adherence of lock-out & tag-out program of equipment when not in use
• Maintain and support ISO documents as required
• Operate within standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Job Safety Analysis (JSAs)
• Maintain the inventory management system (ERP) to ensure that actual physical inventory matches the database logical inventory
• Package finished product for shipping / storage (shrink wrapping, boxing, labeling). Responsible for overall appearance and housekeeping of manufacturing, warehouse and loading dock area
• Manage recycling and waste disposal programs
• Communication: Maintain and improve two-way communication channels to improve effectiveness and overall productivity of the organization.
• Key Performance Indicators: Design and implement the KPI, reflecting performance of the following activities: productivity, quality, fill rate, project management, budget versus actual cost, continuous improvement initiative, quality audits/results
• Sundry duties as required or assignment by Management