Industrial Hygienist

kdc/one, Knowlton; Knowlton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance (vision, dental, travel)

Disability insurance

Telemedicine/Telepharmacy

RRSP contributions

Bonus program

On-site cafeteria

Career development opportunities

Job summary

KDC/ONE in Knowlton, QC, seeks a Factory Quality Hygienist to uphold hygiene and GMP standards in our manufacturing plant. Reporting to the Quality Director, you will ensure effective cleaning, sanitation, and operational practices across production and packaging areas.

Responsibilities include leading cleaning programs, auditing facilities, training colleagues, and maintaining a safe, compliant environment. Fluency in French and English is required to collaborate with diverse teams.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in microbiology, or any other combination of relevant training and/or experience.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical field.
• A good knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• The ability to communicate in French and English.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and improve cleaning practices throughout the plant to ensure a pristine environment.
• Lead the implementation of effective cleaning methods and processes.
• Schedule regular thorough cleanings on sensitive equipment to keep our products at the best level.
• Audit and verify production facilities to ensure standards are met.
• Train and mentor your colleagues on best practices in hygiene and sanitation.
• Monitor and maintain a clean environment and throughout the plant.
• Identify contamination threats and propose effective solutions to address them, protecting the health and safety of our employees, as well as the quality of our products.
• Ensure compliance with GMP rules and health and safety regulations.

Skills

GMP knowledge

French & English

Education

Bachelor's degree in microbiology

Job description

At KDC/ONE, we are leaders in contract manufacturing and the largest manufacturer of deodorants in North America. At the heart of our values is excellence, which motivates us to do everything possible to carry out our clients' projects. In addition to our major specializations, we continually strive to innovate to design more than a thousand other beauty, health and hygiene products.

The mission we offer you:

Reporting to the Quality Director, the Factory Quality Hygienist plays a key role in preventing contamination risks and maintaining the plant's hygiene and quality standards.

You will ensure effective cleaning, sanitizing and operations practices in the manufacturing and packaging sectors. You will also pay particular attention to the design and maintenance of equipment, good staff practices, storage and handling of raw materials as well as the general maintenance of the work environment.

An Overview Of Your Everyday Life

• Inspect and improve cleaning practices throughout the plant to ensure a pristine environment.
• Lead the implementation of effective cleaning methods and processes.
• Schedule regular thorough cleanings on sensitive equipment to keep our products at the best level.
• Audit and verify production facilities to ensure standards are met.
• Train and mentor your colleagues on best practices in hygiene and sanitation.
• Monitor and maintain a clean environment and throughout the plant.
• Identify contamination threats and propose effective solutions to address them, protecting the health and safety of our employees, as well as the quality of our products.
• Ensure compliance with GMP rules and health and safety regulations.

You are the ideal candidate if you have:

• A bachelor's degree in microbiology, or any other combination of relevant training and/or experience;
• Experience in the pharmaceutical field;
• A good knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP);
• The ability to communicate in French and English.

Bilingualism is required in order to be able to communicate with certain team members and understand the technical documentation provided by our customers, mainly in English.

What Will Make You Stand Out

• Your autonomy, reliability and good judgment;
• Your communication skills and your ability to collaborate with different stakeholders;
• Your organizational skills and your ability to effectively manage your priorities;
• Your proactive approach and your motivation to contribute to the improvement of practices.

What we have to offer you:

• Comprehensive insurance including vision, dental, travel, and more
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Telemedicine/Telepharmacy
• RRSP: We contribute up to 4% of your salary, corresponding to your contribution
• Bonus: Access to a bonus program based on our successes as a company and your personal goals achieved
• On-site cafeteria for convenient and enjoyable meal breaks
• Internal mobility and career development opportunities to develop your potential