Packaging Engineer

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Redpath Sugar Ltd. is located on Toronto’s historic downtown waterfront and has been part of Canada’s heritage for over 160 years. Redpath Sugar Ltd. is part of ASR Group which is the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, with an annual production capacity of more than 6 million tons of sugar. The company produces a full line of grocery, industrial, food service and specialty sweetener products.

In addition to Redpath Sugar Ltd. and across North America, ASR Group owns and operates sugar refineries, located in Louisiana, New York, California, Maryland, and Mexico. In the European Union, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England, Portugal and Italy. ASR Group also owns and operates mills in Mexico and Belize. The company’s brand portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle’s® and Sidul®.

You are an experienced engineer with experience in a fast-paced, complex manufacturing operation. You have a proven track record and a strong mechanical aptitude, excellent analytical thinking and problem solving skills and a drive for continuous improvement. You enjoy a challenge and have the energy and vision to recognize and implement improvement opportunities both independently and as part of a team with members of all levels of an organization.

• Identifying and implementing improvements in packaging equipment throughput, quality, safety and efficiency
• Working closely with line operators to understand problems, perform troubleshooting and develop solutions together
• Use strong continuous improvement skills to enhance system reliability and identify/implement productivity and cost improvements including new technologies.
• Develop and improve procedures and instructions to minimize packing line setup and changeover time/cost.
• Show thorough understanding of the interactions between machine, materials, methods, environment, and people to provide robust operating systems.
• Provide key technical support in capital projects and new product and packaging material testing/start-ups. Ensure safety and quality aspects of the equipment meets company requirements
• Minimize packaging material scrap, product scrap and product giveaway.
• Deputise for the Department manager when required.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

• 3+ years of experience in packaging engineering, packaging development, quality engineering, or manufacturing.
• A demonstrated ability to select and apply sound engineering practices and principles to the design and development of high volume consumer products packaging.
• Strong background and proven results in Leading Continuous Improvement efforts through the application of Lean Manufacturing and 6 Sigma Activities.
• Experience in Packaging Controls
• Supervisory experience is a distinct advantage

• B.S. degree (or higher) in Engineering, Packaging Science or related field from an accredited college/university.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Recognized technical abilities and practical experience with strong capabilities in the following areas:
  Theory/functionality of manufacturing systems and unit operations;
  Continuous improvement;
  Food science/chemistry or packaging science;
  Statistics and analytical methods;
  Process measurement and control;
  Mechanical aptitude;
  Troubleshooting;
  Ability to understand and apply general engineering principles
• Manage multiple projects with overlapping tasks and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to lead diverse teams to challenge the status quo to achieve operational improvements
• Demonstrated ability to identify problems, develops solutions, and quickly implements their strategy.
• Strong organization skills, attention to detail and follow through to resolve any outstanding issues.
• Proficient skills specifically in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook are required.
• Fundamental understanding of food standards, safety and sanitary regulations and good manufacturing practices.

• Toronto

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