MANUFACTURING - ENGINEERING
J. Edgar and Associates Inc. has been serving the Automotive, High Tech and Pharmaceutical arenas since 1992. We source Supervisory and support staff for Management, Engineering, Quality, and Materials. If you are currently in the market for a new employment opportunity, we invite you to view the current opportunities below.
MASTER SCHEDULER to 65K, Toronto, Ontario
We are currently seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer who has managed
and coordinated the production schedule for contract maintenance in a food or pharmaceutical manufacturing setting.
The position is responsible for the execution of weekly and monthly schedules for each packaging line. Creating an efficient schedule
with maximizing output by managing operating costs is a big part of the position.
Other Duties:
- Responsible for creating weekly packaging schedule.
- Review shortage report and confirm availability of material.
- Create a constraint/ exception report.
- Communicate weekly frozen schedule
- Communicate the shortages or critical items required to execute the plan to QA/QC, purchasing and warehousing
- Responsible for organizing contract manufacturing.
- Create shop packets, shipments to the vendors, confirm delivery dates
- Attend daily production meetings with QA/QC, operations
· To assist Shop floor coordinator to create shop packets
· To hold meeting with Contact manufacturers to communicate commitments
· To work with the Packaging Engineer to confirm validation and exhibit batches status.
Requirements:
University degree or diploma in Industrial Engineering.
2-3 years experience in scheduling and planning in Food or pharmaceutical industry. APICS designation or enrolled inventory
Salary is in the $60K to $ 65K range.
Call Cris or Jason at 416 225-6386 for full details, mailto:jedgar@sympatico.ca
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH and SAFETY ENVIRONMENT SPECIALIST to $ 80 K plus bonus, Toronto, Ontario
We are seeking an experienced Occupational Health and Safety specialist for one of our R and D and Manufacturing facilities. The Health and Safety specialist is responsible for the development, deployment and maintenance of various safety and health hazard control programs required to protect employee safety and maintain the organizations License to operate.
We are looking for someone who has experience acting as the primary resource dedicated to supporting various 'change projects/activities' from across all Functional Units to ensure applicable Safety, Health and Environmental aspects are identified and addressed appropriately. Responsibilities also include assessing the risks associated with potential emergencies and having appropriate response readiness contingency plans in place. Management of the site Emergency Spill response team is included within this responsibility.
Development and delivery of related training and promotional programs across the organization is also a core responsibility.
The Safety specialist works with Business Security Services which is within the Operations and Regulatory Affairs Business Unit of this environment.
You should have experience with:
All financial aspects associated with Managing costs of Safety and Health programs.
Contractor Liaison to ensure SHE contractors can meet their objectives.
Developing network contacts with Safety personnel within industry.
Serving as the Primary contact for the third party 'Spill Response Team', as well as all SHE contractor submissions and mandates.
Developing, deploying and maintaining comprehensive hazard control programs to ensure legislative requirements are satisfied and appropriate.
Experience adhering to and being personally responsible for accountability in complying with GMP's and SOP's.
This is a great opportunity to utilize your experience as a Safety, Health and Environment specialist in a world class Research and Development and Manufacturing environment.
Salary is in the $75-80K range, plus a 15% bonus plus full benefits.
Call Jason Edgar 416 225-2628, mailto:careers@jedgarcareers.com
We are currently seeking an experienced Electrical Supervisor / Instrumentation Specialist to report to the Maintenance Manager at a world leading Food manufacturer.
You should have experience planning, organizing and executing all phases of electrical and instrumentation implementation and maintenance. Coordinating and Managing external contractors and dealing with vendors is a large part of this role, as is operating within budgets to maintain safety, sanitary and productive standards. You will be driving program improvements and associates to meet established metrics.You should have at least 7-12 years of experience preferably in a Food, Pharmaceutical or Packaged Goods Manufacturing environment. You should have a demonstrated ability to work in a Unionized environment. Experience with budget/cost accounting (knowledge of SAP), and the ability to juggle multiple priorities is vital. Effective communication, negotiation, training and trouble shooting skills are also required.
A technical background and degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering is required.Salary is to $ 75K with full benefits.Call Jason 416 225-2628, mailto:careers@jedgarcareers.com
We are currently seeking an experienced Project Engineer for a leading food manufacturer, the role will oversee large implementations of new
large capital projects. The Project Engineer is responsible for all phases from design and engineering to construction and implementation.Standard project manager duties include; budget and capital control with multiple contractors, developing and adhering to timelines, planning and
organizing, adherence to technical specifications and required technical performance standards. Manage the work of one or more in house engineers by overseeing and verifying their work as well as mentoring and developing them.You should have at least 7-10 years of experience Managing Engineering projects in a Food, Pharmaceutical or Packaged Goods Manufacturing environment. You should have a demonstrated ability to work in a Unionized environment. Budget and Cost accounting skills are an asset, as is knowledge or experience with SAP. A proven track record of successful Project Management. Experience running projects on a time and materials basis.
A Technical background and degree in Engineering; Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical is required.
Salary is to $90K with full benefits.Call Jason 416 225-2628, mailto:careers@jedgarcareers.com
Function And Responsibilities
Manage the development, engineering and implementation of capital projects.
Responsible for all phases: project development, estimation, justification, design, engineering and construction. Keep budgets, manage capital flow
and contractors to assure safe, on time and in budget start up. Plan and organize and the work of multiple contractors to assure safe, on time and in budget start up that meets the required technical performance standards of the project. Manage the work of contractors and vendors. Oversee and verify their work. Mentor and develop Coordinate the installation with effected areas in the plant. Assure adherence to all safety rules. Minimize disruption to the operation.
Demostrated Behaviors or Traits
Effective approach to on the job safety with the ability to juggle multiple priorities. Effective delegation of tasks with the flexibility to work to high quality standards and meet deadlines in a fast paced work environment. Possess good people skills with the ability to train and develop subordinates.
Effective in dealing with personnel issues. Negotiating skills, understand of the need of a operating plant. Good communication skill both oral and written.
Technical Skills
Proven technical abilities. Budget/Cost accounting skills, knowledge of SAP an advantage, documented track record of previous management and project management successes, experience running projects on a time and materials basis.
Other Requirements
Technical degree, chemical, mechanical or electrical engineering preferred, 7-10 years of experience, prefer food manufacturing. Demonstrated ability to work in a unionized environment. Long-term goal to move in to a wider management role.
Call Cris or Jason for details 416 225-6386 mailto:jedgar@sympatico.ca
This position is responsible for overseeing the complete maintenance mandate for a large food packaging facility. This individual will be responsible for Preventative and Predictive Maintenance including the planning, organizing and full execution while remaining within budget. Manage maintenance contractors to ensure a safe, sanitary and consistently productive plant while continually improving programs and people to meet established metrics. Communicate and instill reliability vision to all areas in the plant and learn the needs of the plant to maximize effectiveness.
The successful candidate will have 10-20 years experience, preferably in food manufacturing, a Technical degree, chemical, mechanical or electrical engineering preferred, proven technical abilities and an understanding of operating plant needs. Effective approach to job safety and proactive problem solving with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and effectively delegate tasks. We are seeking an individual who is sufficiently flexible to attain high quality standards and meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment. Must have good people and communication skills and the ability to train and develop subordinates, experience managing a contract maintenance operation with Budget and cost accounting skills. Knowledge of SAP a great plus. Experience working in as unionized environment is desirable.Location: Toronto
Call Cris or Jason for details 416 225-6386 mailto:jedgar@sympatico.ca
We are seeking a Maintenance Planner/Scheduler to manage the reliability efforts of a medium sized food ingredient business.
Function And Responsibilities
This individual will be responsible for Preventative Maintenance and Predictive Maintenance in planning organizing and executing by helping the manager to stay within budgets and manage maintenance contractors to assure a safe, sanitary and consistently productive plant, provide continuous improvement of programs and people to meet established metrics, coordinate and integrate programs and initiatives within all areas in the plant. The Planner will communicate and support the reliability vision in the plant and understand the needs of the other areas of the plant to minimize disruption to the operation.
The successful candidate will have an effective approach to on the job safety , be able to juggle multiple tasks, effectively delegate tasks with a hands on approach to problem solving in a proactive manner and demonstrate flexibility in achieving high quality standards and meet deadlines in a fast paced work environment.
demonstrated Behaviors or Traits
Must have good people skills, the ability to train and develop subordinates, effective in dealing with personnel issues with a proven track record of managing a contract maintenance operation. Possess strong negotiating skills, understand the needs of an operating plant with good communication skills.
Technical Skills
Proven technical abilities. Budget/Cost accounting skills (knowledge of SAP an advantage) Documented track record of previous maintenance planning successes
Other Requirements
Technical degree or work in trades preferred. 5-10 years of experience, prefer food manufacturing. Demonstrated ability to work in a unionized environment.Call Cris or Jason at 416 225-6386 and email your resume to careers@jedgarcareers.com
We are currently seeking an experienced Packaging Development specialist for a high volume production facility that has become World famous.
The mandate for this role is to develop and implement packaging capabilities and processes for new business opportunities within two internal business units. The incumbent would be developing preliminary packaging proposals and budgets for internal and external customers. As well, an important part of the post is to initiate and participate in feasibility studies for new projects, presenting recommendations to customers, sales and marketing staff and machinery suppliers. Ensuring that installation of new packing and product technology is carried out safely and in a timely manner and meeting all engineering specifications is part of the mandate. Experience optimizing operation and reliability of packaging lines is a very good asset.
A Packaging technology degree plus a secondary degree in instrumentation or a Mechanical engineering background with Packaging experience would be ideal. Other designations will be considered, however experience will weigh heavily on your applicability.
Salary range is $55-68K commensurate with your experience.
Call Cris or Jason at 416 225-6386 and email your resume to careers@jedgarcareers.com
We are currently seeking an experienced R and D Process Improvement specialist.
An advanced R and D environment needs help in many ways; R and D process Analysis and optimization, 3rd party Optimization studies, Analysis of existing internal and external processes for analysis and improvement.
Ideally, a P.Eng with production, manufacturing and some form of R and D environment experience involving an impactful process improvement is required.
You must have a flexible personality and be able to pick up with new projects quickly, this is a rapidly growing environment that is looking for someone that can create analysis, determine results and implement process improvements FAST! Of course larger scale projects are given longer timelines to complete...all projects are fair and to scale.
Qualifications; P.Eng with MSc in IE.
PhD with Engineering process improvement experience.
MBA with Process Improvement experience.
A mix of Academic and Industry based success is required.
Salary is in the $80-100K range, completely commensurate with experience...full benefits apply.Call Jason for all the details at 416 225-2628.mailto:careers@jedgarcareers.com
In this new position, our client, a multinational Pharmaceutical/Biotech company, requires a person with a min. of 3-5 years of production experience and a thorough understanding of various pharmaceutical packaging processes, equipment and technologies to ensure compliance with all Regulatory (FDA,HPFBI) requirements for product development, commercial production, site transfers and process improvements. You must be very familiar with the technical requirements and the procurement process of packaging components. Your functions include the development of Packaging Specifications of materials and components for product transfers; Quality and Validation as they relate to packaging; managing Label Artwork and the copy revision process.
We are looking for a dynamic leader with project management, budgetary and/or supervisory experience who has a proven track record in gaining the support of existing staff and peers and positively influencing the work and successful completion of projects undertaken by others.There is a fair amount of upward mobility in this company and therefore a degree in Engineering, Science or Packaging Science is required. As well, literacy in MS Office/Project, Promix and MRP/ERP is required. There will be 1 to 4 reports - most likely Package technologists and Graphics specialists.
Starting Salary: $80-100K - totally commensurate with experience, thus the wider than usual range.
Bonus: 8-10%
Benefits: Full Benefits including Pension Plan
Location: Central Toronto
Call Jason Edgar at 416 222-2628
Our client, in the Pharmaceutical sector, is currently searching for an Auditor, Quality Assurance. The ideal candidate is responsible for monitoring and assuring of all operational aspects of the Biomedical Division according to established Standard Operating Procedures(SOP), Good Clinical Practices(GCP), best practices and regulatory requirements. The incumbent will also assist in the monitoring and inspection of studies conducted at Contract Research Organizations (CRO) or other 3rd party service providers. The main duties will be to ensure all assigned work is performed in accordance with GCP, SOP, Regulatory reqirements, best practices and established safety standards. Perform project related audits to assure the full compliance of the operations of the following: Bioanalytical Laboratory, Clinical Studies Department, Biometrics Unit, Administration Unit and Quality Assurance Unit. Conduct in process surveillances to ensure ongoing compliance, prepare QA audit reports.
Must have a B.Sc. in Chemistry or Bio-Chemistry or college diploma in a related field, experience with GLP and GCP environments with strong compliance in these areas. At least 2 years of hands on auditing experience in the Pharmaceutical industry. Excellent communication and documentation skills and the friendly ability to work as a team player.
Location: Toronto
Salary: commensurate with experience
Start: ASAP
Please call Cris Murray @ 416 225-6386 mailto:jedgar@sympatico.ca
Our client, in the Pharmaceutical sector, is currently searching for 2 Manufacturing Supervisors.
The successful candidates must effectively supervise Production associates on a 3 shift rotation. Manage facility, equipment and employee resources to meet Production requirements in a cost effective manner. Monitor, train and ensure cGMP, safety and environmental compliance. Troubleshoot problems and identify potential bottlenecks. Coach, train and mentor assigned associates to meet company policies as well as government and business expectations. Coordinate and communicate with internal suppliers and customers.
Qualifications: B.Sc. or Chemical Engineering degree. 3-5 years experience in a supervisory role in the Pharmaceutical, food or cosmetics industry. Excellent interpersonal, organizational and verbal/written communication skills. Proven track record for providing leadership and progressive development of employees.
Location: East, GTA. Salary: commensurate with experience. Start: ASAP.
Please note this manufacturing environment is going to start operating on a 24/7 schedule.
Please call Cris Murray @ 416 225-6386 mailto:jedgar@sympatico.ca
Our client, in the healthcare industry, is currently searching for a QA Manager to direct investigations performed by manufacturing/packaging departments and evaluate all batches manufactured to ensure compliance with regulations. Resolve QA related issues within integration projects. Work within QA, QC to resolve all related issues, communicate project tracking and deal diplomatically with all levels of management. Thus, meetings. Must have experience working in a manufacturing environment with Drug formulations.
Should have a B.Sc in Chemistry, Pharmacy or Microbiology, at least 6 years in Pharmaceuticals, strong knowledge of Canadian Food and Drug act, FDA, HPFBI & GMP regulations. Excellent problem solving skills including FMEA/Risk assessments.
Location: Toronto.
Salary: $80-$100K plus benefits, bonuses; commensurate with experience. Start: ASAP
Please call Cris Murray at 416 225-6386 mailto:jedgar@sympatico.ca
Our client in the Healthcare industry, is currently searching for a senior Project Manager to head up the day to day logistical issues related to client projects. the ideal candidate will co-ordinate, plan, and implement all deliverable project activities including documentation, scheduling and communication. Assist in the preparation of projects, proposals and budgets. Manage the monthly billings and budget reconsiliations for all projects. Participate in sales strategy preparations for new business and attend various sales meetings, functions and trade shows. Prepare business reports for development and commercial services manager. BSc.,MBA, B.Pharm, PMP, Ph.D (Candidates with a combination of these degrees will get first interviews.)The ideal will have come from a manufacturing environment with Drug Formulation experience.
Excellent communication skills along with a positive personality will be essential for the success of this opportunity.
Location: Toronto
Salary: $100K Plus benefits, bonuses etc... Start: ASAP
Please call Cris Murray 416 225-6386 mailto:jedgar@sympatico.ca