Continuous Improvement Engineer

Job Posting
Ready for a Tasty New Challenge?

Summary
Reporting to the Continuous Improvement Leader, the Continuous Improvement Engineer will work on continuous improvement projects related to continually reducing costs and increasing overall efficiencies; all within a fast-paced, high-growth food manufacturing environment.

What Wonderbrands Offers:

Wonderbrands believes in Home Grown Talent and accelerated career growth

Competitive Compensation, Health, and Dental Benefits

Pension plan with matching contribution

Incentive programs

Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - Restaurants, gyms, shopping, etc.

Location:

Etobicoke, ON. (Travel to various facilities may be required)
Responsibilities:

Implement and drive standard work, including appropriate communication boards and problem-solving systems focused on core operations

Participates and performs assessment - daily leadership round on the floor, with coaching of operators, and owning follow up to drive improvement

Continuously challenging the status quo to drive culture change at the Bakery towards a methodical, data driven approach to problem solving with an emphasis on root cause problem solving and sustaining improvements

Shares site performance weekly and monthly with the Bakery Leader

Identifies gaps in CI implementation against the plan and develops action steps with CI leader and Bakery leadership team

Collects, compiles and analyzes performance and/or financial data that supports process improvement, cost reduction activities, and/or manufacturing optimization (labor, Waste, OEE)

Develops insights from data evaluation to understand trends, root causes of problems, and identify opportunities for improvement

Utilize project management tools to track progress and provide status updates on key projects with Bakery project teams including leading sub-tracks of projects through to implementation

Assist with capital improvements recommendations

Have a forward view, working closely with Bakery Leader and Finance on the Bakery productivity pipeline and continued focus of eliminating inefficiencies and waste at the Bakery

Lead Continuous Improvement project teams, educate team members and spread the Continuous Improvement Culture throughout the organization

Requirements:

Completed Post-Secondary education (Industrial, Mechanical, or Chemical) Engineering

Training in Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt) is an asset

Prior work experience in a food manufacturing environment is an asset

Must possess excellent analytical skills

Must have demonstrated ability to interact with others and is adept at leading and motivating a team

Flexible to work different work schedules when needed

Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills are required

Must have strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Must be adaptable, high energy and passionate in getting things done

Must have a valid G Driver's License and access to a reliable vehicle

Must be willing to travel to different sites within Ontario and Canada

Must be willing to work flexible shifts (including weekends) as per business and operational needs

What is the recipe for a great career at Wonderbrands
Wonderbrands, is a leading Canadian bakery with 140 years of experience in baking packaged breads. We are the makers of Wonder Bread, Country Harvest, D’Italiano, Gadoua, and Casa Mendosa. We have a network of 13 Bakery Manufacturing facilities across Canada.

Wonderbrands, now part of the FGF Brands Group of companies, is unlocking an incredible opportunity for growth through a focus on production innovation capabilities, through a leading-edge supply chain practice and investing deeply in communities where we bake.

We are heavily focused on embracing an entrepreneurial drive and a highly collaborative start up culture with an emphasis on cross-functional collaboration.

In compliance with Ontario’s Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current existing vacancy within our organization.

Disclaimer: The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills. Please keep in mind that other duties may be added or this description may be amended at any time.

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