The Technical Manager provides leadership and technical expertise in the development, formulation, and manufacturing of plastic colour concentrates used across injection moulding, blow moulding, extrusion, and other plastic processing applications.
This role collaborates closely with laboratory, production, sales, customers, and suppliers to develop innovative colour and additive solutions, resolve technical challenges, and support business growth. The position also ensures strong oversight of quality processes, production optimization, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Reporting Structure:
This position reports directly to the Industry Manager, Colour and Plastics;
Key Accountabilities:
Provide technical leadership to laboratory personnel in colour matching, quality control, and the selection of pigments and additives.
Support manufacturing operations by improving production efficiency and troubleshooting processing issues.
Deliver technical expertise and training to sales teams on colour concentrates and plastic processing applications.
Partner with customers to develop customized colour concentrate solutions that meet application needs and drive business growth.
Investigate customer complaints and product non-conformances; implement corrective and preventive actions.
Assess and qualify alternative raw materials to enhance product performance and cost effectiveness.
Collaborate with suppliers on technical evaluations and raw material selection.
Monitor industry trends in pigments, additives, and polymer applications through supplier partnerships, industry associations, and technical forums.
Lead the development of new formulations and specialty products to meet evolving market and customer requirements.
Ensure products meet regulatory and customer compliance standards, coordinating approvals as required.
Perform additional technical duties as needed to support business objectives.
Qualifications & Experience
University degree in Polymer Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
10–15 years of experience in colour concentrates, additives, formulation development, and R&D.
Strong expertise in colour theory, colour matching, pigments, additives, and polymer systems.
Demonstrated experience supporting manufacturing operations and resolving processing challenges.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer relationship management skills.
Strong organizational, prioritization, and time management abilities.
Key Competencies
Technical leadership and problem-solving
Customer focus and relationship management
Innovation and continuous improvement
Planning and organizational skills
Results-oriented with the ability to meet deadlines
Self-motivated and collaborative approach
Base salary range: CAD $120,000–$145,000 annually, depending on experience, skills, and internal equity.
Our Offer
We aim to create an environment where the best people want to work, where they can turn their passion into their job and realize their full potential.
Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to help our employees grow in their careers.
Competitive pay and incentives.
Health and dental paid by company (with exception of LTD)
DC pension plan matched 100% by employer up to 6%
EFAP
Starting 3 weeks' vacation
Flexible work hours
Gym/wellness subsidy
Tuition reimbursement
Maternity and paternal leave top-up
Brenntag Canada Inc. is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace. Brenntag Canada Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, record of offences, age, marital status, family status, religion, gender identity, protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected by applicable Canadian, provincial or local law.
We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of applicable law. Let us know if you require a disability-related accommodation.
Collection of Information
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Brenntag Canada Inc. is an inclusive employer.
Accommodation is available in accordance with the applicable law.
