Director, Process Engineering

Introduction
Motif Labs is seeking an innovative and driven Director, Process Engineering to join our dynamic team. As a Director, Process Engineering at Motif Labs, you will play a pivotal role in the oversight and development of long-term technical strategies that support business growth, stability, and risk reduction through innovative changes within our operational models. This role will primarily focus on driving improvement and optimization within our core technologies of extraction, refining, and product formulation. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with our procurement, finance, engineering, and business development teams to define and execute strategic initiatives. We are looking for an individual with a strong technical and analytical background, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a proven ability to execute projects that drive profitability. If this fits your profile, we encourage you to apply and become part of our innovative journey.

Company
Motif Labs is the largest licensed cannabis extractor in the country and is a leader in end-to-end manufacturing of cannabis products, located in SW Ontario. Motif has a portfolio of in-house brands; BOXHOT, DEBUNK, Boondocks, and Rizzlers - all that are deeply connected to the diverse and evolving needs of today's consumer market. We also operate as a business-to-business enterprise, offering toll processing and contract manufacturing services to Licensed Producers (LP’s) and 3rd party brands. Our company culture is centered around integrity, collaboration and quality - these core values are at the heart of everything we do. As Motif continues to grow, we are seeking talented and driven individuals to join our team to become part of our continued evolution and pursuit of manufacturing excellence.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of key cost and revenue drivers from procurement to finished product formulation, identifying and driving high ROI improvements throughout the organization.
• Lead strategic planning and oversight of our core extraction and refining operations, supporting our long-term business plan by enhancing operational efficiencies and cost models while fostering collaboration across functional teams.
• Facilitate collaboration across functional teams to develop and execute strategic initiatives, acting as the project leader by establishing timelines, setting priorities, assessing risks, and ensuring accountability.
• Optimize biomass procurement practices to meet demand while minimizing costs and driving overall plant profitability.
• Manage risk and crises at the operational level, evaluating threats and establishing contingency plans to mitigate or minimize risks internally and externally.
• Oversee performance management of our extraction and refining operations, supporting and coaching the operational team through problem-solving workshops and deep dives to achieve key performance indicators.
• Establish and oversee data analytics within our costing models to identify opportunities and design experiments that lead to benchmarking and the creation of new operational standards and procedures.
• Set benchmarks for operational standards and costing models with a focus on increasing value creation and economic development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent; preference given to industrial or chemical engineering disciplines.
• Experience: 5+ years of process optimization experience in a manufacturing environment; preference given to experience within the chemical industry.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in lean manufacturing, process optimization, project management, and strategic planning.
• Leadership Abilities: Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams, create collaboration through effective communication, enforce accountability, and leverage influence to drive change.
• Business Acumen: Understanding of market dynamics, financial analysis, and risk management to support strategic planning.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Personal Qualities: Resourceful, autonomous, disciplined self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of an extended team.
• Additional Requirements: Must pass a criminal background check.

The selected candidate for this role will be required to work onsite in Aylmer. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada and currently reside in the country, as we do not offer sponsorship.

Motif Labs welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.