<p>Location: Waterloo Region Job Type: Full-Time Industry: Manufacturing</p><p>Overview Are you exceptionally organized, detail-oriented, and known for maintaining high standards in everything you do?</p><p>Our client is a highly respected, well-established manufacturer in the Waterloo Region with a long history of quality, innovation, and operational excellence. They are seeking a Manufacturing Systems &amp; Documentation Specialist to bring structure, accuracy, and continuous improvement to manufacturing documentation, processes, and reporting systems.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a professional who thrives on organizing information, improving workflows, documenting processes, and supporting manufacturing operations through strong systems, data, and process discipline.</p><p>About the Role The Manufacturing Systems &amp; Documentation Specialist is responsible for the organization, maintenance, and continuous improvement of:</p><ul><li>Technical documentation</li><li>Manufacturing records</li><li>Process knowledge</li><li>Production data</li><li>Workflow systems</li></ul><p>The successful candidate will transform complex or fragmented information into clear, accurate, and user-friendly systems that support operators, supervisors, engineers, quality teams, and leadership.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Manufacturing Documentation &amp; Document Control</p><ul><li>Develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions, product specifications, process documentation, troubleshooting guides, and manufacturing reference materials</li><li>Manage document control processes and ensure records remain accurate, current, and compliant</li><li>Maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), specifications, and manufacturing process documentation</li></ul><p>Knowledge Management &amp; Process Documentation</p><ul><li>Capture and organize operational knowledge from engineering, quality, and production teams</li><li>Convert informal and undocumented knowledge into structured, searchable documentation</li><li>Develop and maintain a centralized manufacturing knowledge system</li></ul><p>Continuous Improvement &amp; Workflow Optimization</p><ul><li>Document manufacturing, quality, engineering, and support workflows</li><li>Identify opportunities to standardize, streamline, automate, and improve business processes</li><li>Support process improvement initiatives across departments</li></ul><p>Quality Systems &amp; Corrective Actions</p><ul><li>Support non-conformance investigations and corrective action activities</li><li>Document findings and maintain supporting records</li><li>Ensure process documentation is updated following changes or corrective actions</li></ul><p>Training &amp; Manufacturing Systems Support</p><ul><li>Develop training materials, onboarding documentation, job aids, and process guides</li><li>Support implementation and enhancement of digital manufacturing reporting systems</li><li>Assist with adoption of operational systems and best practices</li></ul><p>Data Analysis &amp; Reporting</p><ul><li>Compile, validate, analyze, and report production data from ERP, MRP, and manufacturing systems</li><li>Develop reports that support operational decision-making and performance improvement</li><li>Maintain data integrity and reporting accuracy</li></ul><p><br></p>

<p>Qualifications</p><ul><li>3+ years of experience in manufacturing, technical documentation, document control, quality systems, engineering support, process improvement, or a related field</li><li>Experience working in a manufacturing environment is required</li><li>Strong document control, process documentation, and organizational skills</li><li>Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems, Microsoft Excel, databases, reporting tools, and digital business systems</li><li>Excellent written communication skills with the ability to create clear and concise documentation</li><li>Proven ability to manage recurring responsibilities with exceptional accuracy and follow-through</li><li>Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering Technology, Applied Science, Quality, or a related discipline is preferred</li></ul><p><br></p>

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