IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!

Job Description

The purpose of this job is to provide technical process engineering support at the new greenfield IKO Fiberglass Mat Plant in Chester, South Carolina, which is targeted to start up Q1-Q2 of 2025. The primary initial function of the role is to lead the process engineering operational readiness plan, ensuring that the site is prepared for a successful start-up. After start-up this role will provide technical support to optimize cost, quality, productivity, and reliability. This would include leading teams of hourly employees and staff in continuous improvement activities to achieve and sustain results in the areas of waste elimination and variation reduction. The candidate should have practical experience in continuous improvement.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive salary

• Competitive health and benefit plan

• Competitive matched retirement savings program

• The opportunity to join a continuously growing organization with focus on Diversity and Inclusion

• The opportunity to work with an industry leader in manufacturing

WHEN YOU JOIN US YOU WILL BE;

• Defining and resolving process problems through individual and team-based continuous improvement activities and structured problem-solving methods.

• Developing standard work and ensuring operators and supervisors are engaged and trained in running plant processes consistently.

• Develops layered process audits, control and reaction procedures, and standard work for all processes.

• Commissioning new production equipment and processes, monitoring modifications, upgrades, and troubleshooting existing processes.

• Working closely with the Senior Manufacturing Engineer and Production Manager to monitor and improve the efficiency, output, and safety of the plant.

• Making observations and taking measurements directly, as well as collecting and interpreting data from the other technical and operating staff involved, to develop and implement process improvement.

• Measure, test and evaluate product characteristics.

• Manage process changes from conception to successful manufactured product.

• Provides technical leadership for environmental monitoring and ongoing performance of plant environmental controls and processes.

• Working closely with the operators and staff who oversee quality control of raw materials, finished products, plant maintenance, product specifications and production schedules.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE;

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.

• Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of hands-on process engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a wet formed fiberglass mat process or equivalent.

• Other backgrounds or demonstrated experiences that would also indicate a possible good candidate fit include quality manager, quality engineer, significant technical experience in identical processes, paper making or other coating processes.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Strong detailed oriented technical writing skills.

• Lean six sigma skills and experience preferred.

• Familiarity with SPC (statistical process control) would be helpful.

• Advanced analytical skills, and creativity in solving problems/troubleshooting.

• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple short and long-term projects.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written, verbal and presentation), with the ability to effectively work with others in a team environment.

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Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

IKO is a leading manufacturer of residential and commercial roofing systems operating in Canada, the United States and multiple global markets. Our 70+ years of success has been enabled by the dedication of our employees. We would welcome the opportunity to consider you for one of our great opportunities!

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