Kohltech Windows and Entrance Systems is the leading window and entrance system manufacturer in Canada. We believe our growth and success can be directly attributed to the emphasis we place on quality, service and innovation and the involvement, commitment and enthusiasm of our outstanding employees. Kohltech Windows & Entrance Systems has been recognized for overall business performance and sustained growth with the Canada’s Best Managed Companies designation.

We are a dynamic company offering competitive compensation and benefits. If you meet the requirements for any of these openings and are interested in applying we would welcome your application. Please complete our application form and/or send your resume and cover letter (merged into one Word or pdf document) to the following address:

PRODUCTION WORKERS

We are actively recruiting candidates at our manufacturing facility in Debert, NS.

Our ideal production worker candidate is comfortable working with hand tools, is able to read a tape measure and understands the importance of producing a quality product. They must also have an excellent work ethic and attitude and contribute to a positive, friendly and safe work environment.

We offer full-time seasonal employment with group insurance benefits, including medical, dental, life, LTD, critical illness, RRSP and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We provide training, the opportunity for advancement, and a clean, safe, modern working environment.

We offer attractive shift times (days or evenings) and our starting wage is $14.06 per hour for day shift and $15.05 per hour for the evening shift.

Our employees enjoy fun staff social events and work in a team environment with dedicated and hardworking co-workers who take pride in the quality of product we produce.

MANUFACTURING PROCESS IMPROVEMENT ENGINEER

Reports To:                Process Improvement Manager

Kohltech Windows and Entrance Systems is a leading window and entrance system manufacturer with manufacturing facilities in Nova Scotia, Ontario and Edmonton. We believe our growth and success can be directly attributed to the emphasis we place on service, quality, and innovation and the involvement, commitment and enthusiasm of our outstanding employees. Kohltech Windows & Entrance Systems has been recognized for overall business performance and sustained growth with the Canada’s Best Managed Companies designation.

Job Summary:  The Manufacturing Process Improvement Engineer is responsible to work with the Production Managers and Process Improvement team to identify and exploit opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, yield, and safety within various manufacturing departments. This opportunity is a very dynamic position and is best suited for someone seeking career growth opportunities within an organization.

Job Duties:

• Analyze existing manufacturing processes and identify potential improvements in the areas of efficiency, quality, yield, and safety.
• Plan and implement changes to machinery and equipment, production systems and methods of work in order to achieve the identified improvements.
• Document the new methods and processes and ensure they become ingrained.
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions and prioritize daily, weekly, monthly workload.
• Support for new product introduction by identifying tooling, and methods of assembly that optimize processing.
• Identify product and process improvements to improve workflow and decrease production costs.
• Ability to work within multiple departments of a manufacturing facility.
• Lead or participate in special projects as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment would be considered an asset.
• Familiar with lean manufacturing concepts and application.
• Technical aptitude and ability to think logically.
• Leadership skills.
• Strong interest and knowledge in process improvement would be considered an asset.
• Experience working with quality systems.
• Ability to solve problems.
• Demonstrated computer skills and aptitude are required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail.

To apply:

We are a dynamic company offering competitive compensation and benefits. If you meet the requirements of this opening and are interested in applying we would welcome your application. Please email your resume and cover letter (merged into one Word or pdf document) referencing Manufacturing Process Improvement Engineer NS0727020:

Kohltech Windows & Entrance Systems
Attention: Human Resources Administrator
PO Box 131, 583 MacElmon Road
Debert, NS B0M 1G0 (Debert is located approximately 10 minutes from Truro)
E-mail: careers@kohltech.com

Closing date for applications is Monday July 27, 2020.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

PROCESS ENGINEER – North Bay, Ontario

Reports To:                Plant Manager

Kohltech Windows and Entrance Systems is a leading window and entrance system manufacturer with manufacturing facilities in Nova Scotia, Ontario and Edmonton. We believe our growth and success can be directly attributed to the emphasis we place on service, quality, and innovation and the involvement, commitment and enthusiasm of our outstanding employees. Kohltech Windows & Entrance Systems has been recognized for overall business performance and sustained growth with the Canada’s Best Managed Companies designation.

Job Summary:  The Process Engineer is responsible to work with the Production Managers to identify and exploit opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, yield, and safety within various manufacturing departments. This opportunity is a very dynamic position and is best suited for someone seeking career growth opportunities within an organization.

Job Duties:

• Analyze existing manufacturing processes and identify potential improvements in the areas of efficiency, quality, yield, and safety.
• Plan and implement changes to machinery and equipment, production systems and methods of work in order to achieve the identified improvements.
• Document the new methods and processes and ensure they become ingrained.
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions and prioritize daily, weekly, monthly workload.

• Work with R&D to introduce new products at the North Bay facility.

• Identify product and process improvements to improve workflow and decrease production costs.
• Lead or assist in the identification, justification and implementation of new equipment
• Ability to work within multiple departments of a manufacturing facility.
• Lead or participate in special projects as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment would be considered an asset.
• Familiar with lean manufacturing concepts and application.
• Technical aptitude and ability to think logically.
• Leadership skills.
• Strong interest and knowledge in process improvement would be considered an asset.
• Experience working with quality systems.
• Ability to solve problems and handle multiple projects at one time
• Demonstrated computer skills and aptitude are required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail.

To apply:

We are a dynamic company offering competitive compensation and benefits. If you meet the requirements of this opening and are interested in applying we would welcome your application.

E-mail: careers@kohltech.com

Closing date for applications is Monday, August 3, 2020.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.