Extract Manufacturing Manager

Reporting to the General Manager, the Extract Manufacturing Manager oversees all activities related to the manufacturing of extract-based products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and document procedures for extraction processes including: Extraction of essential oils using solvents, distillation, winterization, refinement, purification, and manufacturing of extract-based products
• Ensure the effective execution of goals, targets and objectives with established company policy, procedure and requirements (Safety, Quality, Compliance & KPI’s)
• Identify areas for waste reduction and process flow improvements
• Lead the effort for specification, sourcing, and commissioning of new extraction and manufacturing equipment
• Maintain staffing levels and develop operational stability with a focus on strategic redundancy and succession planning
• Schedule multiple shift labor force to ensure that refined extracts and extract-based products are manufactured on-time, and produced to strict quality standards
• Ensure employees are working safely, and equipment is in proper repair
• Monitor use and inventories of extraction chemicals and supplies, maintain appropriate supply levels

• Degree in a related Scientific or Engineering field
• Minimum 5 years’ experience managing a lab and providing leadership to 5 or more employees
• Advanced botanical extraction expertise is preferred
• Experience in related extraction industries including but not limited to petrochemical or refineries is an asset
• Excellent knowledge of lab techniques, terminology, equipment and materials
• Knowledge of process engineering and ability to read P&ID, shop drawings, service manuals, etc., in order to help troubleshoot equipment
• Strong math and computer skills, including ability to create and interpret data
• Must possess excellent communication skills for liaising and communicating with internal departments
• Ability to interface directly with cross functional teams
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude
• Must be accessible after hours and on the weekend, either over the phone or on-site, to provide support in case of any issues

To Apply:

Please submit your resume to christine.house@randstad.ca and if you have any questions please call and speak with me at 519-709-5275 direct line.