Careers

It’s great to work here. We offer weekly consistent pay with non-rotating shifts. The day shift is from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, Monday to Friday, and the evening shift is from 2:30 pm to 1:00 am, Monday to Thursday. Our benefits include exceptional group benefits and RRSP program, profit-sharing bonus program, seniority incentive, dedicated employee Wi-Fi, leadership development program, on-site health clinics, social events, leading health and safety program, and subsidized lunch program.

Kohltech Windows and Entrance Systems has been in business for over 40 years and is proud to produce high-end, high-quality vinyl window products for the North American marketplace. We believe our growth is directly attributed to the emphasis we place on the quality of our products and the involvement, commitment, and enthusiasm of our employees. Kohltech Windows & Entrance Systems has been recognized for overall business performance and sustained growth with the Canada’s Best Managed Companies designation.

At Kohltech we are committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities and welcomes applicants from diverse groups including Indigenous peoples, racialized people, persons with disabilities, women, and/or 2SLGBTQI+.

We believe in treating all people with respect and dignity and strive to create a supportive, inclusive, and understanding workplace culture. We are committed to seeking out and retaining the finest talent and recognize that in order to accomplish this we must focus on attracting, motivating, and developing employees from diverse groups.

Learn more about the benefits of being a Kohltech Employee here.

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 Manager – Debert, NS

The Production Manager, reporting directly to the Plant Manager, is accountable to ensure that manufacturing activities in their department are of exceedingly high quality and are conducted safely, efficiently, and enjoyably.  This individual will properly allocate staff to meet sales forecasts and produce on schedule while working closely with other departments on improvement projects. The Production Manager is accountable for department safety, quality, efficiency, rework, training, coaching, and disciplining employees.

Safety

• Develop the safety culture within the team.
• Set high standards and high expectations when it comes to following safety protocols.
• Improve the JOHSC walkthrough in their department to achieve and exceed compliance.
• Actively seek to identify and correct potential hazards or unsafe conditions BEFORE accidents happen.
• Encourage open dialogue with all team members when it comes to safe practices and ideas.
• Work with the safety coordinator and quality team to ensure all OIs include accurate descriptions of safe processes and correct PPE for each task in their department.

Quality

• Accountable for meeting or exceeding the quality expectations of Kohltech’s customers.
• Accountable to achieve the target score for the department on the weekly QI inspection.
• Never let a product leave their department that they would not want installed in their own home.
• Work with the quality team to ensure all OIs are accurate and detailed enough to be used as training documents.
• Continually look for opportunities to improve consistency in the process, e.g. standardization, use of jigs etc.

Efficiency

• Hold the team accountable to production targets.
• Accurately record reasons for downtime at the bottlenecks and fixing or correcting the root causes.
• Challenge the Team Leaders to find efficiencies within the steps of their individual tasks.
• Work with the managers and industrial engineers to streamline processes.
• Remove obstacles and barriers for your team, provide them with the tools, materials, and space they need to be successful.

Rework Cost

• Accurately track rework so resources are applied to fixing the right things.
• Look for ways to decrease rework through process improvements.

Training

• Evaluate the performance of all employees.
• Ensure trainees are paired with the right trainer.
• Carefully and thoroughly explain all safety, quality, and efficiency expectations of each task.
• Consider training from the perspective of the employees who are new to the task.
• Ensure cross training within the department covers all positions with no gaps.

Coaching

• Identify those employees who have potential for further training or responsibilities.
• Mentor those who want to learn more.
• Grow future leaders.

Qualifications:

• Engineering Degree, Business Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Experience working with quality systems.
• Knowledge and experience leading lean manufacturing projects is an asset.
• Project management experience is an asset.
• Ability to solve problems through root cause analysis.
• Demonstrated computer skills and aptitude are required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.

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 welcome your application. Please submit a resume and cover letter.

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

Work Location: Debert, NS; In person

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 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.

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 the product we produce.

Customer Service Manager – Atlantic Region

Reports to:                  Director of Sales and Marketing

Location:                    Debert, NS

The Customer Service Manager will be responsible for the overall direction and management of the Atlantic customer service and warranty teams and operations within these departments.

Job Duties:

• Manage workflows to achieve goals and exceed customer expectations; handle escalated customer calls when necessary.
• Report on progress of specific goals and objectives and monitor activities of the customer service representatives while providing leadership. This includes communicating the corporate vision and core values while living the Kohltech brand.
• Support the service coordinator and field service technicians with day-to-day business processes, communication, and problem resolution.
• Review service anomalies and initiate preventative actions where appropriate.
• Able to motivate staff to meet corporate objectives, keep informed of changes, determine goals, and assign responsibility.
• Maintain a high level of knowledge about product lines.
• Communicate with production and management personnel as required to meet company objectives and customer needs.
• Responsible for hiring and developing customer and warranty service team members.

Qualifications: 

• Undergraduate degree in Business or Commerce or equivalent.
• Experience in the building supply industry is considered an asset.
• Experience working with manufacturing business processes would be beneficial.
• Retail and/or sales management experience required.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Decision making ability.
• Attention to detail and a hands-on approach to supporting direct reports.
• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Products.

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 will welcome your application. Please email your resume and cover letter (merged into one Word or pdf document) referencing Customer Service Manager – Atlantic Region:

Kohltech Windows & Entrance Systems
Attention: Human Resources Manager
PO Box 131, 583 MacElmon Road
Debert, NS B0M 1G0
E-mail: careers@kohltech.com

Debert is located approximately 10 minutes from Truro. The successful candidate must have the ability to reliably commute or relocate to the area prior to starting work.

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

Work Location: Debert, NS; In person

SHIPPER (Edmonton)

Job Summary: Perform duties related to shipping finished product: packaging, loading trucks, building wood crates, help with customer pick ups. Employees are responsible to integrate themselves into our team environment and culture. We are looking for an employee with proven hands on experience from a manufacturing environment. The successful candidate is energetic, motivated with a positive attitude and willing to invest what it takes to grow with our company.

Qualifications:

• Ability to lift 50-75lbs consistently throughout the day.
• Go out for site deliveries as delivery driver assistant.
• Punctual
• Prior experience driving a forklift is an asset
• Prior experience with power hand tools is an asset
• Good customer service skills
• Prioritize tasks in a fast paced environment

Work Location: Edmonton, AB; In person