Continuous Improvement Engineer

Wonderbrands; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian bakery is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive execution on projects aimed at standardizing best practices and increasing efficiencies. This role involves data collection and analysis, project support across manufacturing, and leading training sessions for multiple teams. Candidates must have a post-secondary education in Engineering, be a recent graduate, and possess strong analytical skills. This position is suited for individuals who thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation, Health and Dental Benefits

Pension plan with matching contribution

Quarterly incentive program

Discount program for various services

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a GPA of 3.5+ out of 4.0.
• Ability to learn quickly and generate innovative ideas.
• Must possess a positive attitude and results-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Work on projects related to Manufacturing, Sanitation, Quality, and Maintenance.
• Collect and analyze data to implement sustainable improvements.
• Lead training sessions for Production, Sanitation, Quality, and Maintenance teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Post-secondary education in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Ready For a Tasty New Challenge?

Reporting to the Continuous Improvement Engineer Team Leader, the Continuous Improvement Engineer will initiate and drive execution on projects related to standardizing best practices, 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
• Quarterly incentive program
• Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - Restaurants, gyms, shopping, etc.

Responsibilities

• As part of the Continuous Improvement Engineering team, work on multiple projects related to operations, including Manufacturing, Sanitation, Quality, and Maintenance
• Collect and analyze data following a structured methodology (DMAIC) to implement sustainable improvements in all aspects of Operations
• Working with a multidisciplinary team, the Continuous Improvement Engineer will support planning and execution of key continuous improvement projects under the guidance of the Continuous Improvement Engineer Team Leader
• Support commissioning activities of new equipment and manufacturing lines
• Create an environment which continues to foster continuous improvement and lean manufacturing
• Lead training sessions for multiple teams including Production, Sanitation, Quality, and Maintenance
• Support troubleshooting and driving completion of projects to enable them to be brought to fruition
• Ensure that a safe working environment is maintained at all times

Requirements

• Post-secondary education in Engineering with a GPA of 3.5+ out of 4.0
• Bright, driven and clear about your future career goals
• Ability to learn fast, ambitious and come up with new innovative ideas
• Positive attitude and a results-oriented mindset
• Work well in and support a team-based environment
• Roll up your sleeves mentality with a whatever it takes mindset to get the job done
• Naturally curious and strong desire to learn and grow
• Possess excellent analytical skills
• 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 have a valid driver’s license
• Candidates applying must be a recent graduate

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.

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.