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 successful candidate will be a key member of our R&D, Quality & Compliance leadership team, responsible for managing our testing technician team, overseeing laboratory facilities, and providing critical technical insights to our R&D, Quality, manufacturing and sales teams. 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 Initiate, monitor and assign technician support for R&D/Quality projects. Review, analyze and approve R&D/Quality test results. Review and approve lab testing for customer complaints and claims. Collect information for the development of new products, speci?cations and processes. Monitor the quality impact of new production processes, methods, or equipment. Manage and upgrade (as needed) testing lab facilities, including the preventative maintenance, repair, and calibration of existing lab instruments, selection and acquisition of new equipment and design/optimization of our laboratory footprint. Lead our laboratory health & safety program. Design and manage procedures, documentation and communication of results regarding plant KPIs related to quality. Other duties as assigned by the R&D/Quality leadership team. OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE Post-secondary education in a technical ?eld; university degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering preferred A minimum of 3 years experience in a supervisory role preferred. Signi?cant supervisory training will be considered. Hands-on laboratory experience and knowledge of regulatory/standards bodies (e.g., UL, FM, ISO, ASTM, etc.) would also be assets Excellent communication (written, verbal, and presentation) and interpersonal skills Good problem-solving skills, strong attention to detail and data-driven decision making Effective time management skills resulting in consistently meeting deadlines and balancing changing priorities Energetic, self-motivated individual, capable of working in/leading cross-functional teams and who demonstrates values of integrity, respect for others and accountability Experience with reporting/interpreting data in spreadsheets/charts/graphs, pro?cient with MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint 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! We respect the privacy of candidates for employment. This Privacy Notice sets forth how we will use the information we obtain when you apply for a position through this career site. If you do not consent to the terms of this Privacy Notice, please do not submit information to us. Privacy Notice
