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
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;
- Implementing project improvements that drive manufacturing performance in speed, waste reduction, cost reduction and quality.
- Obtaining project quotes, recommends contractor awards and directs contractor in the timely and accurate project completion.
- Providing cost, risk and return analysis as required for project approval.
- Testing/Commissioning newly installed machines and equipment to ensure fulfillment of contract specifications.
- Developing and executes plans to address all facets of plant operation including cost reduction, equipment installation, optimizing utilities and energy consumption and other items to keep the plant running smoothly and generate measurable benefits to the plant operation.
- Providing engineering oversight to the facility infrastructure (boilers, HVAC, compressed air, power transmission etc.).
- Planning, directing and coordinating activities concerned with design, construction, modification and maintenance of equipment and machinery in an industrial plant.
- Troubleshooting equipment operating issues and recommending short-term and longer-term resolutions.
- Defining and resolving process problems through individual and team-based continuous improvement activities and structured problem-solving methods.
- Making observations and taking measurements directly, as well as collecting and interpreting data from the other technical and operating staff involved in order to develop and implement process improvement.
- Working closely with the operators and staff who oversee quality control of raw materials, finished products, plant maintenance, product specifications and production schedules.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE;
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical or Industrial Engineering degreed preferred).
- 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing.
- Multi-disciplinary knowledge of engineering and an ability to innovate using practical, economical solutions and/or strategies.
- Demonstrated knowledge and use of AutoCad and Solidworks.
- Technical skill categories focusing on, e.g., piping, pressure vessels and machinery.
- Sound knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and its practical implementation.
- Experience in making data-driven decisions and utilization of statistics to solve problems and monitor processes.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written, verbal and presentation), with the ability to effectively work with others in a team environment.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Lean Six Sigma skills and experience preferred.
WORK AUTHORIZATIONS AND TRAVEL;
- Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected. Some specific training may require international travel.
- This position requires the legal ability to work in the United States
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.
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.
