Job Description

Located in Whitby, Ontario, we are a well-known brand (Labels, Cards & Crafting items, Binders, Index Dividers, Sheet Protectors, Hi-Liters & Markers) selling both Consumer Packaged goods & Direct-to-Consumer custom printing with the need for superior personnel to help bring their expertise to our growing organization. With a customer-centric focus, we're dedicated to providing exceptional products & service from our Manufacturing & Distribution facility.

At Avery Canada, it's important to us that our customers, consumers our employees are happy. We strive to provide a great company culture with departmental and company-wide team events, paid holidays (including your birthday off), education assistance plan, annual fitness credit and a bonus program that rewards our collective success. Of course, we offer a competitive health & dental plan, a pension plan (with matching) and both long and short term disability programs. We have a busy but fun workspace, approachable management and an overall friendly work environment.

We are a two minute walk to the Lake Ontario waterfront park in Whitby with grassy places, walking paths, a picturesque pier, picnic tables and even a food truck! Bottom line, we think you will like it here - we have some 40+ year tenured employees!

The Product Quality Engineering Technician is a key part of both the Operations and Marketing team. The individual should possess a strong work ethic, be technically driven and have a positive team attitude. If you love all aspects of product quality and product development, have strong interpersonal skills and integrity, we encourage you to apply. Bonus if you have Six Sigma experience and have worked in a lab.

Requirements

Degree in chemical engineering, manufacturing, quality management or a related field 2-5 years of quality assurance and process improvement experience in a manufacturing environment Experience in the printing industry preferred Strong knowledge of quality management systems, (Lean Six Sigma) Proficiency in data analysis tools and methodologies for process optimization and quality control Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to effectively work with cross-functional teams Proven ability to drive change through project management, inspire a culture of continuous improvement and implement best practices Understands how to communicate in depth technical information to non-technical people effectively Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications and technical standards High accuracy and attention to detail Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple ongoing projects Energetic, personable, and ready to work in a dynamic and deadline-driven environment Must be available for overnight travel outside of Canada to attend industry conferences and corporate meetings

Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of quality assurance and control processes within the manufacturing environment to ensure adherence to standards and regulatory requirements Identify, develop and implement process improvement strategies to streamline manufacturing operations, reduce waste, and enhance productivity while maintaining or improving product quality Establish and enforce quality assurance standards, policies and procedures in alignment with industry regulations and company objectives Conduct root cause analysis for quality issues, implement corrective and preventative actions and drive initiatives to prevent reoccurrence Collaborate with suppliers to ensure the quality of incoming materials/components and implement processes to monitor and improve supplier performance Perform and maintain accurate documentation of quality tests, procedures, and results, and prepare comprehensive reports on results and present findings to management Lead internal and external quality audit FSC by scheduling, gathering data, circulating summary and following up as required Manage and control calibration process measuring instruments Work with marketing on developing new products and materials Scientifically measure product for use in the manufacturing process Work with customer service on inquiries, product concerns and abilities, including certifying CONEG, REACH, RoHS and proposition 65 Stay updated on industry regulations, standards and best practices to ensure compliance and facilitate necessary adjustments in manufacturing processes Foster a culture of quality consciousness and continuous improvement Write and/or update Standard Operating Procedures Read and interpret Safety Data Sheets Adhere to safe work practices, instructions and rules, and perform work duties in a manner that ensures the health and safety of all employees Other tasks and special projects as assigned
Avery Products (Canada), a division of CCL Industries, Inc. has an accommodation process in place and provides accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please indicate this during the application process so that arrangements can be made for the appropriate accommodations.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off Profit sharing Tuition reimbursement Vision care Wellness program
Experience:

manufacturing QA and process improvement: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person