Operation And Process Engineer

Canada Royal Milk; Kingston; In loco; CAD 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Canada Royal Milk in Kingston, Ontario is seeking an Operation & Process Engineer to drive process optimization and plant performance. You will collaborate with production, engineering, maintenance, and quality assurance to improve manufacturing efficiency and ensure GMP compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering and experience in food processing. You will develop SOPs, lead continuous improvement, and ensure sanitation and regulatory

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering.
• Experience in a food processing environment is preferred.
• Strong English language skills (reading, writing, speaking).

Mansioni

• Oversee production processes and monitor daily output to stay on plan.
• Review daily operations and reports to ensure accuracy and resolve problems.
• Coordinate with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, R&D, Marketing, Supply Chain, HR, and HSE.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve OEE, reduce losses, and optimize inventory.
• Assist leadership to set objectives and action plans to achieve KPIs.
• Review and revise product specifications as needed.
• Develop, implement, and maintain SOPs; prepare documentation and train staff.
• Ensure sanitation of equipment and facilities for timely production start-up.
• Follow HACCP, traceability, and quality policies; conduct investigations when required.
• Troubleshoot processes and guide operators to resolve malfunctions.
• Plan, organize, control, and evaluate production to improve efficiency.
• Plan efficient use of materials, labor, and equipment to meet targets.
• Oversee equipment installation and testing with safety and compliance.
• Develop and oversee production tracking or quality control systems to detect problems.
• Ensure team follows GMP.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering

Descrizione del lavoro

Operation And Process Engineer

About the Company

Canada Royal Milk is a member of the Feihe International group of companies, Asia’s number one infant

formula brand. Canada Royal Milk is the only producer of infant formula in Canada, manufacturing

quality products from Canadian cow and goat milk, ensuring the highest quality and nutritional value for

our customers.

We are an international company with a multicultural workforce that is committed to diversity and

inclusion. Our team members value and embrace different perspectives and new ideas.

What We Offer

The opportunity to build and grow a progressive company, competitive wages, and extended health

What We Look For

Curiosity, commitment to learning, and a winning mindset.

About The Role

The Operation & Process Engineer reports to the Chief Operation & Process Officer. The Engineer works

collaboratively with the production team, engineering, maintenance, and quality assurance to

continuously improve the process and plant operation.

The Operation & Process Engineer is a detail-oriented and results-driven individual with a strong

understanding of food manufacturing, GMP, and root cause analysis. They will demonstrate independent

judgment in the planning, prioritization, and execution of projects, assignments, and communications.

With a strong technical background, the engineer should have a demonstrated ability to create and

maintain accurate records, and a strong ability to organize and develop a Work Management System that

will satisfy regulatory and production quality control requirements.

The Operation & Process Engineer is dedicated to producing the highest quality product and creates an

environment where employees take pride in their work. They emphasize food quality, safety, and security,

complying with all government legislation and the expectations of Canada Royal Milk’s customers

Job Requirements

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada and have strong English language skills. The ability

to read and understand written English and communicate in English both spoken and in writing is a

requirement of the job.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering

Experience: preferably experience in the food processing environment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Overseeing the production processes and monitor day to day production, lead problem solving and adjustments to stay on production plan with products and efficiency. Work closely with Production Technicians and all production supervisors to improve overall
• Review daily operations, paperwork, and reports from production staff to check accuracy and report deviation; confer with technical staff and production supervisors to resolve production or processing problems.
• Liaison with other departments including Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, R&D, Marketing, Supply chain, HR, HSE.
• Actively participates and leads continuous improvement initiatives to improve the OEE, reduce manufacturing loss, reduce the labour costs, optimizing the inventory levels and overall optimizing the manufacturing operation without sacrificing quality.
• Assist Chief Operation & Process Officer and Production Manager to set and implement the objectives and action plans to achieve production KPIs and delivering results.
• Review new and current product specifications, revising the existing specifications and making recommendations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain production SOPs including documentation and standard operating procedures as well as develop and conduct training for the
• Ensure timely and thorough sanitation of all equipment and facilities to allow for efficient and on-time production start-up and delivery of products to customers.
• Follow and administer Quality Policies and Procedures including food safety, HAACP, traceability, and production hold investigations.
• Troubleshoot process areas by identifying and analyzing process problems and advising and guiding processing operators on action required to resolve malfunctions to ensure efficient running of the plant.
• Plan, organize, control, and evaluate plant production operations while continually striving for improvements to increase efficiency.
• Develop plans to efficiently use materials, labour, and equipment to meet production targets.
• Participate in the oversight and inspection of manufacturing equipment installation and testing, ensuring safety and compliance at every stage.
• Develop and oversee implementation of production tracking or quality control systems, analyzing production, quality control, maintenance, or other operational reports, to detect production problems.
• Ensure that all the team members are familiar with and practice Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Perform other duties as assigned by Chief Operation & Process Officer and Production manager.

Working Conditions

The standard office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. Most of the work occurs during

regular weekday office hours. However, as an international company with continuous 24-7 operations,

hours of work involved may vary to accommodate business needs. Flexible hours are required and may

include evening and week-end hours from time to time.

As a dairy processor and infant formula manufacturer, CRM strives to exceed regulatory requirements for

food safety, quality, hygiene, and good manufacturing practices. All employees who enter the processing

areas for any reason must comply with all food safety protocols in addition to health and safety best

practices.

Most work is performed in an office environment, with some requirements to work in other areas of the

facility as needed. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The

employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms;

and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must frequently lift or

move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds.

The health and safety of our employees and customers is a top priority for Canada Royal Milk.

Therefore, applicants will only be considered who are fully vaccinated, subject to human rights

considerations and recognized medical exemptions.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

We strive to build a team that reflects the diversity of the community we work in, and encourage

applications from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities,

Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with disabilities.

If we can make this easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please contact us at

[e-mail].