Director of Operations

Looking for someone that is:
Go getter/self initiative
Experience with solvents
Problem Solver
Outstanding communicator
Aerosol background a plus

Role:
Develop and formulate innovative consumer products across a range of applications (e.g., cleaning products, automotive, various adhesives, etc.)
Revise and optimize existing formulations to ensure compliance while maintaining or improving product performance.
Conduct hands-on lab work, including batching, stability testing, and performance evaluation.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Regulatory, QA/QC, Sales, and Marketing to align formulation efforts with business and compliance needs.
Stay current with regulatory guidelines (e.g., CARB, EPA, SCAQMD) and VOC-related industry standards.
Source and evaluate raw materials with a focus on sustainability, performance, regulatory compliance, and cost.
Maintain detailed formulation records, lab notebooks, and technical documentation.
Participate in scale-up and production transfer processes in collaboration with manufacturing teams.




Troubleshoot formulation or production issues and provide technical support to internal teams or customers as needed.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, or related field.
3+ years of hands-on formulation experience in consumer or industrial chemical products.
Proven experience working with Low VOC regulations and reformulation strategies.
Solid knowledge of raw material chemistry, surfactants, stabilizers, emulsifiers, solvents, and additives.
Ability to balance regulatory compliance with cost, performance, and sustainability.
Familiarity with lab equipment and analytical techniques (e.g., viscosity, pH, density).
Robust organizational and documentation skills.
Excellent problem-solving and communication abilities.

Pay: $65,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

Benefits:
Casual dress
Dental care
Disability insurance
Life insurance
On-site parking
RRSP match
Vision care

Work Location: In person

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