Manufacturing Process Engineer

Position Summary/Objective

The Manufacturing Process Engineering Specialist will be responsible for designing, developing, improving, and implementing production processes that increase workplace safety, quality, productivity, efficiency, and reduce waste.

• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs & Centerlines) to ensure consistency and adherence to quality and safety standards.
• Support day-to-day performance improvement at the facility (speed increase, yield improvement, scrap reduction, and labor efficiency improvement).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, project engineering, quality, and maintenance, to identify and resolve issues that may impact production efficiency or quality and ensure successful implementation of new processes and equipment.
• Strong on-the-floor presence and technical aptitude to conduct process audits, understand equipment operation fundamentals, identify opportunities for improvement and implement corrective and preventive actions as necessary.
• Monitor and analyze production data to identify trends and make data-driven recommendations for process optimization.
• Maintain and apply up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, technology advancements, and regulatory requirements related to production processes.
• Lead teams through focused Kaizen events.
• Create and maintain value stream maps (VSM), bottleneck analyses, and loss Pareto analyses to identify priorities and opportunities for business growth.
• Utilize statistical process control (SPC) and other quality tools to monitor and improve process performance.

• Definition
• Action Oriented:
  Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Drives Results:
  Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Collaborates:
  Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Optimizes Work Processes:
  Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Manages Complexity:
  Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Situational Adaptability:
  Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
• Builds Networks:
  Effectively building formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably in Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
• 3-5 years of experience in production, maintenance, or a process engineering role in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the food industry.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications such as PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, and AI agent creation and maintenance.
• Availability to travel to multiple sites (in the GTA) to observe and support afternoon and weekend shifts as needed.

• Constant learner:
  Acquires and assimilates new information; networks and builds relationships with other technical experts inside and outside the organization.
• Strong knowledge of production processes, process optimization, and process control & equipment fundamentals.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently and with a high level of initiative.
• Demonstrates humility on a day-to-day basis.

Please note this role as a new vacancy.

Salary Range: $75,000 CAD - $85,000 CAD

At Riverside, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation and job posting practices. The range above reflects the target compensation for the position at the time of posting. Exact compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education, and training, as well as other organizational needs, while balancing internal equity.

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