Ozge KANIK
Oakville,Canada
Summary
Chemical Engineer and entrepreneur with BSc and MSc in Chemical Engineering and leadership experience in manufacturing, quality, and operations. Founder/Director at Wise Wipe Corp (Canada), managing import operations, supplier coordination, and labeling/spec alignment to support commercialization and customization programs. Process-driven, quality-focused, and experienced in continuous improvement.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder / Director
Wise Wipe Corp (Canada)
12.2024 - Current
- Completed Canadian import workflows end-to-end, including shipping documentation readiness, broker coordination, and inbound logistics execution to ensure on-time arrivals and inventory continuity.
- Translated product specifications and labeling into market-ready requirements by aligning documentation and presentation with applicable Canadian cosmetic and consumer product expectations.
- Managed contract manufacturing in Turkiye, including supplier alignment, production scheduling, and specification management for multiple wipe formats and use cases.
- Built and managed wholesale and retail go-to-market channels, including e-commerce operations, customer onboarding, and account management to drive repeat purchasing and scalable growth.
- Established in-Canada customization workflows (branding, private label, and tailored specifications) to support B2B programs, corporate gifting, events, and sector-specific use cases.
- Www.wetwipe.ca
Project Based Remote / Consulting Engineer
Rekk Sports Food and Materials
06.2023 - Current
- Delivered project-based engineering support focused on process optimization, troubleshooting, and production performance improvement.
- Created and maintained SOPs, work instructions, and technical documentation to standardize production and quality workflows.
- Supported audit readiness by preparing documentation packages, reviewing corrective actions, and aligning deliverables to food safety and quality management requirements (HACCP/ISO-aligned).
Factory Manager
Rekk Sports Food and Materials
03.2018 - 05.2023
- Owned end-to-end factory operations, production planning, and manpower allocation; maintained a daily KPI cadence to support schedule adherence.
- Implemented quality, hygiene, and safety routines; maintained controlled documentation and internal audit readiness.
- Improved throughput and reduced waste through root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive follow-up with production teams.
- Coached supervisors and operators through structured training, shift handovers, and performance reviews to stabilize output quality and safety performance.
Project Assistant (Seasonal / Project Based)
Eskisehir Osmangazi University
09.2015 - 06.2017
- Supported project execution, reporting, and coordination activities within the university environment.
- Maintained project documentation and contributed to data preparation and administrative follow-up.
Deputy General Manager
Matador Athlete Foods & Supplements
06.2013 - 09.2015
- Defined job descriptions for company personnel and executed training and development programs.
- Managed customer complaints, conducted investigations, and led corrective action follow-up.
- Performed rejection and nonconformance root-cause reviews and addressed error drivers.
Intern Engineer (Production Trainee)
ETI Gida Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. (Chocolate Factory)
01.2014 - 02.2014
- Completed production-focused internship supporting shop-floor routines and process observations.
Intern Engineer (Laboratory Internship)
Konya Vicad Cement Factory
08.2013 - 09.2013
- Supported laboratory activities and basic testing routines in an industrial setting.
Education
Master's Degree - Chemical Engineering
Eskisehir Osmangazi University
Eskisehir, Turkiye06.2019
Bachelor's Degree - Pedagogical Formation (Chemistry Teaching)
Eskisehir Anadolu University
Eskisehir, Turkiye06.2017
Bachelor's Degree - Chemical Engineering
Eskisehir Anadolu University
Eskisehir, Turkiye06.2014
Associate Degree - Foreign Trade
Anadolu University Education Faculty
06.2012
High School - undefined
Selcuklu Anatolian High School
06.2007
Skills
- Import Operations and Customs Brokerage Coordination
- Inbound Logistics and Supplier Management (Contract Manufacturing)
- Product Labeling and Specification Alignment for Canadian Market Requirements
- B2B Customization Programs and Order Fulfillment Coordination
- Quality Management, Continuous Improvement, and Root Cause Analysis (CAPA)
- Production Planning and Operational Execution
- People Management, Training, and SOP Implementation
- Laboratory Practices and Technical Documentation
Languages
Turkish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Certification
- Entrepreneurship (KOSGEB)
- ISO 14001:2015 Lead Auditor (CQI IRCA Approved, ESENEK Training Center Turkiye Office)
- Class C Occupational Safety Expertise (Eskisehir Yunusemre OHS Educational Institution)
- Computer Management (Private Akbim Data Processing Center)
- Project Fair and Competition (Anadolu University)
- Web Design (Osmangazi University Youth Statistics Science and Technical Club)
- Oral and Poster Presentation (International Congress of Applied Biology Science)
- Biology and Chemical Sciences Poster Presentation (International Eurasia Conference)
DRIVING LICENSE
Turkish: Class B | Canada: Class G
Timeline
Founder / Director
Wise Wipe Corp (Canada)
12.2024 - Current
Project Based Remote / Consulting Engineer
Rekk Sports Food and Materials
06.2023 - Current
Factory Manager
Rekk Sports Food and Materials
03.2018 - 05.2023
Project Assistant (Seasonal / Project Based)
Eskisehir Osmangazi University
09.2015 - 06.2017
Intern Engineer (Production Trainee)
ETI Gida Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. (Chocolate Factory)
01.2014 - 02.2014
Intern Engineer (Laboratory Internship)
Konya Vicad Cement Factory
08.2013 - 09.2013
Deputy General Manager
Matador Athlete Foods & Supplements
06.2013 - 09.2015
Master's Degree - Chemical Engineering
Eskisehir Osmangazi University
Bachelor's Degree - Pedagogical Formation (Chemistry Teaching)
Eskisehir Anadolu University
Bachelor's Degree - Chemical Engineering
Eskisehir Anadolu University
Associate Degree - Foreign Trade
Anadolu University Education Faculty
High School - undefined
Selcuklu Anatolian High School