Production Line Engineer Manager (Continuous Improvement – Food) - $100 to $115K

OpTalent | Ontario | Recruitment; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking a Production Line Engineer Manager to oversee the new production line in Etobicoke. This role involves implementing Lean 6 Sigma methodologies to enhance operational efficiency and reduce losses. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, project management skills, and extensive experience in food manufacturing. Join a dynamic team and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while driving performance-based specifications for optimized system design.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the food industry.
• Knowledge of unit of operation and processing equipment in large scale manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the new production line and improve KPIs.
• Support Plant Manager to deliver QCD targets.
• Act as a change agent and champion ideas.

Skills

Project management

Collaboration

Strategic thinking

Lean 6 Sigma

Communication

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in Engineering

Supply Chain Manufacturing

Food Science

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

Production Line Engineer Manager (Continuous Improvement – Food) - $100 to $115K

Our client in the food industry is looking for a Production Line Engineer Manager / Continuous Improvement Coordinator to join their plant operation in Etobicoke.

In this role, you will support and coach the implementation of Integrated Lean 6 Sigma approach, while building the capability on the core (production) teams as well as lead and contribute to projects that will reduce losses. You possess a strong ability to apply science / knowledge that defines critical transformations within each unit of operation and to translate the knowledge into performance-based specifications that provide the widest possible solution for optimized system design.

Responsibilities

• You are the leader of the new production line and have the responsibility to constantly improve the KPIs.
• Support Plant Manager to deliver the QCD (Quality / Cost Delivery) targets of the line(s) and ensure process stability and capability.
• Support the Line Leader / Plant Manager in developing a loss eradication mindset and culture starting from loss analysis. Use statistical metrics, time studies, and data collection techniques to determine project opportunities and improvements. Provide guidance in data collection, data analysis, and root cause analysis to put in place a loss prevention system.
• Be the deployment expert for problem-solving methods and continuous improvement techniques.
• Lead efforts to raise the skills and knowledge of employees and build the capability of the Manufacturing team on IL6S work processes.
• Participate in process development and optimization for new and existing products and collaborate in cost estimate and capital request for process improvement.
• Define processing core competencies in terms of playbook or other form of knowledge capture and transfer technical learning to manufacturing facilities.
• Act as a change agent within the organization and champion ideas with significant business potential, gaining organizational buy-in where resistance is initially met.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Engineering, Supply Chain Manufacturing, or Food Science.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the food industry.
• Knowledge of unit of operation and processing equipment in large scale manufacturing.
• Project management knowledge and strong collaboration skills.
• Strategic – big picture thinking skills, comfortable with ambiguity.
• Lean 6 Sigma knowledge (Green Belt).
• Thorough knowledge of Lean concepts and tools including Value Stream Mapping, root cause analysis, and SMED.
• Thorough knowledge of TPM or WCM concepts and methodologies is an asset.
• Ability to handle project work with a structured and self-directed approach.
• Experience in utilizing continuous improvement initiatives, such as Why Why, Kaizens, 5S, etc.
• Proficient in both written and oral communication.
• Extensive knowledge of MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, and SAP.
• Team-oriented, self-motivated, and highly organized.
• Flexibility to cover alternate shifts as required.

Seniority Level : Mid-Senior level

Employment Type : Full-time

Industries : Manufacturing

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