Process Specialist-Compounding

We are a collective of disrupters and doers, of creatives and scientists, with a mission to reimagine the world of beauty.
Since inception, our vertically integrated structure, including our own laboratories, manufacturing, retail stores, and brand infrastructure, have enabled us to rapidly identify opportunities and deliver quality. Home to The Ordinary, NIOD, AVESTAN, and other emerging brands, our goal is to create with purpose. We were founded on the principle of doing everything that others don’t. Because normal gets you nowhere.
We are DECIEM, The Abnormal Beauty Company.
We are growing rapidly, and we’re looking for someone who shares this vision and wants to grow with us!
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We’re hiring a
Process Specialist to focus on designing, optimizing, and troubleshooting end-to-end manufacturing processes and equipment by leveraging lean principles, automation, and root-cause analysis to maximize production yield, reliability, and cost-efficiency.
This is an on-site role based out of our
123
Eastside Drive Manufacturing Facility
in Etobicoke.
PAY RANGE
The anticipated base salary for this position is $80,000 to $90,000.
Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. The salary range may vary based on geographic location.
WHAT YOU’D BE DOING IN THIS ROLE
Develop, implement, and optimize production processes by applying continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles
Support research, design, modification, and testing of production methods and equipment to improve yield on existing processes
Conduct feasibility studies of new designs/processes to determine feasibility within the existing manufacturing capabilities and through supplemental automation
Recommend equipment improvements to maximize production increases while minimizing downtime
Support for production improvements while adhering to safety and GMP protocols
Develop and optimize engineering processes from inception to start-up, while ensuring that validation/qualification standards are upheld.
Provide technical assistance and propose sustainable solutions to production teams to ensure optimal equipment performance
Define and drive measures to improve stability, reliability, and production costs across all production lines.
Adjust process parameters in consultation with production management
Perform root cause analyses, troubleshooting, and resolve operating problems, and derive sustainable corrective actions in the case of process deviations
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED TO GET THE JOB DONE
Experience with FDA/Health Canada regulated cosmetic, food, or pharmaceutical field is preferred
Experience in people management or leading a team is an asset.
Knowledge of equipment design, construction, operation, qualification, and maintenance.
Knowledge of process automation equipment related to the cosmetics, personal care, or pharmaceutical industries is an asset.
P.Eng., PMP, Lean Six Sigma, and Black Belt certifications are an asset.
WHAT YOU’LL BE GAINING BY JOINING OUR TEAM
There’s a lot of good stuff that comes along with being a DECIEM team member. Here’s a few of our favourite perks and benefits, in no particular order…
Generous Vacation & Personal Days, plus additional time off for volunteering in your community, voting, peaceful protesting, celebrating your birthday, and more.
6 months of paid time off for new parents (inclusive of all genders).
Monthly catered lunches and chances to connect with your teammates.
Unlimited access to an Employee Assistance Program that includes mental health care, mindfulness programs, and more.
Access to Development Grants & a LinkedIn Learning membership to help you keep growing and learning.
First dibs on new products.
A generous discount on DECIEM products for you, your family, and your friends.
BUILDING GROWTH TO POWER GOOD
We are a People first company that lives by our core values to…
Play in the grey.
Be the rabbit.
These values continue to guide us in all that we do. Along the way, we’ve been honoured to win some pretty incredible awards, including a CEW Achiever Award, Best Skincare Brand at Sunday Times Style Beauty Awards, and Most Popular Sustainable Brand by The Cosmetify Index Global. We’re still blushing!
SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIAL IMPACT
DECIEM’s objective is to build growth and do good things while prioritizing people, animals, and the Earth.
Our Sustainability strategy is focused on fighting climate change, improved waste management, responsible packaging, responsible sourcing and product lifecycle, and water conservation.
In 2020, DECIEM established the Good Fund to support both large and grassroots charities in response to global events.
CREATING A HUMAN WORLD OF BEAUTY
DECIEM is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) by creating meaningful, measurable change in the lives of our team members and in the communities where we operate. Achieving equality is critical to DECIEM and our future. You can learn more about our DEI commitment in our open letter, " Belonging is the Destination, Change is the Journey ".
DECIEM is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on age, colour, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, and any other legally protected class in accordance with applicable federal, provincial and local laws. We are also committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you are contacted to be part of our recruitment process and require accommodation, please let us know.
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