Operational Excellence Engineer - Maintenance & Reliability

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

Job summary

A leading company in the food manufacturing sector is seeking an Operational Excellence Engineer to drive continuous improvement projects. The role focuses on enhancing reliability, efficiency, and safety across various operations. Candidates should possess experience in continuous improvement and relevant engineering education, alongside strong analytical and leadership skills.

Benefits

Career growth with leadership training and talent development

Competitive compensation and health benefits

RRSP matching program

Tuition reimbursement

Discount program covering restaurants, gyms, shopping, etc.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in continuous improvement projects.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification is an asset.
• Experience in a food manufacturing environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement proactive reliability programs.
• Analyze equipment performance data and develop metrics.
• Create and execute project plans for maintenance teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Post-secondary education in Industrial Engineering

Post-secondary education in Mechanical Engineering

Post-secondary education in Computer Engineering

Post-secondary education in Chemical Engineering

Tools

CMMS systems

PowerBI

Tableau

VBA

Python

Job description

Job Description

Operational Excellence Engineer (Maintenance & Reliability)

Summary:

Reporting to the Operational Excellence Team Leader, the Operational Excellence Engineer will work on 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 talent development
• Competitive compensation, health benefits, and flexible medical/health spending account
• RRSP matching program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discount program covering restaurants, gyms, shopping, etc.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement proactive reliability programs across the organization as part of the Maintenance & Reliability team.
• Analyze equipment performance data, develop metrics, optimize processes, and identify improvement opportunities.
• Create and execute project plans for work and material management processes for maintenance teams.
• Develop dashboards for key maintenance insights.
• Automate manual data processes and incorporate validation measures.
• Assist in developing SOPs and conduct facility audits.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and lean manufacturing.
• Maintain a safe working environment at all times.
• Perform other related tasks as required.

Required Experience:

• 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 is an asset.
• Knowledge of CMMS systems is an asset.
• Experience with VBA macros and Python is an asset.
• Experience with data visualization tools like PowerBI or Tableau is an asset.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification is an asset.
• Experience in a food manufacturing environment is an asset.
• Excellent analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to lead and motivate teams, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Flexibility to work different schedules as needed.
• Valid driver’s license and US travel documentation.

Additional Information:

At FGF, we foster an entrepreneurial culture encouraging creativity and innovative problem-solving. We seek fun-loving, talented, and fearless individuals ready to dive into new challenges. This posting confirms an active vacancy within our organization in accordance with Ontario’s Bill 190.

Disclaimer: Responsibilities and requirements may evolve; other duties may be assigned.

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