Operational Excellence Engineer - Maintenance and Reliability

FGF Brands; Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FGF Brands is seeking an Operational Excellence Engineer to lead continuous improvement projects that enhance efficiency in a high-growth food manufacturing environment. You will develop reliability programs, analyze performance metrics, and promote a culture of continuous improvement while ensuring a safe working environment. If you possess strong analytical and leadership skills, along with relevant experience and education, we invite you to join our dynamic team.

Benefits

Career growth with leadership training

Competitive salary and health benefits

RRSP matching program

Tuition reimbursement

Discount programs

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in Continuous Improvement projects.
• Valid Ontario G driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
• Understanding of maintenance and reliability best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement proactive reliability programs.
• Analyze data, develop performance metrics, and optimize processes.
• Design and execute project plans for Maintenance teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Post-secondary education in Industrial, Mechanical, Computer, or Chemical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

VBA macros

Python

PowerBI

Tableau

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Job description

Job Description

Operational Excellence Engineer (Maintenance & Reliability)

Summary:

Reporting to the Operational Excellence Team Leader, the Operational Excellence Engineer will work on special continuous improvement projects aimed at reducing costs and increasing efficiency within a fast-paced, high-growth food manufacturing environment.

What FGF Offers:

• Career growth with leadership training and development of home-grown talent
• Competitive salary, health benefits, and flexible medical/health spending accounts
• RRSP matching program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discount programs covering restaurants, gyms, shopping, and more

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement proactive reliability programs across the organization as part of the Maintenance & Reliability team
• Analyze data, develop performance metrics, optimize processes, and identify improvement opportunities
• Design and execute project plans for work and material management processes for Maintenance teams
• Create dashboards for key insights into the maintenance program
• Automate manual processes and validate complex data processes
• Develop SOPs, conduct facility audits, and promote continuous improvement and lean manufacturing
• Maintain a safe working environment at all times
• Perform other related tasks as required

Required Experience and Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of experience in Continuous Improvement projects
• Post-secondary education in Industrial, Mechanical, Computer, or Chemical Engineering
• Valid Ontario G driver’s license and access to a vehicle
• Understanding of maintenance and reliability best practices (asset)
• Experience with CMMS, VBA macros, Python, PowerBI/Tableau, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, and food manufacturing environment (assets)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to lead, motivate, and interact effectively with teams
• Flexibility to work different schedules and travel to US facilities as needed

Join Our Culture:

At FGF Brands, we foster an entrepreneurial spirit encouraging creativity and out-of-the-box thinking. We seek fun-loving, talented, and fearless individuals ready to dive into exciting challenges. Our culture is unique, and we believe in rewarding those who thrive in a dynamic environment.

In accordance with Ontario’s Bill 190, this posting is for an active vacancy within our organization.

Disclaimer: Responsibilities and requirements may evolve, and additional duties may be assigned as needed.

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