Continuous Improvement Engineer

Introduction
Working at Wonderbrands, there is never a dull moment! As a successful company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of. We have an “entrepreneurial” mindset which encourages all our team members to use their own “creativity” and “out of the box” thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.Overview

Ready For a Tasty New Challenge?

Wonderbrands, is a leading North American bakery (formerly Weston Foods, fresh and frozen businesses) with 140 years of experience in baking packaged breads, artisan breads, and donuts. We are one of the largest bakeries in North America and makers of Wonder Bread, Country Harvest, D’Italiano, Gadoua, and Casa Mendosa.

Wonderbrands, a division of FGF Brands, 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.

Summary

The Continuous Improvement Engineer works on special continuous improvement projects related to continually reducing costs and increasing overall efficiencies; all within a fast-paced, high-growth food manufacturing environment.

• 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.

• 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 flexible, high-energy and passionate in getting things done.

• Customer and Product Centricity -Responds to the needs of both internal and external customers in a timely and courteous manner, showing a sense of urgency; always keeping our products front and centre.
• Flexibility, Agility, Adaptability -Adapts to changes; changes strategy in response to new information; responds appropriately and quickly without having all parameters defined; demonstrate tolerance for speed and uncertainty.
• Teamwork and Collaboration -Uses appropriate interpersonal styles and methods of communication to gain agreement or acceptance of a plan or activity. Is effective in building constructive relationships; uses tact; interacts with others in an open, friendly manner, encourages collaboration.
• Passion for Excellence
  – Always looks for ways to improve effectiveness or efficiency, making recommendation to increase productivity in quality of work; develops innovative solutions, challenges the status quo. To be the best, never compromising.
• Drives Execution
  - Takes risks, learn from their mistakes, builds trust and is a role model to others. Has a “hands-on” style; is aggressive in achieving desired results.

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.