Packaging Engineer

Redpath Sugar Ltd; Toronto; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 121,500; Full time

Job summary

Redpath Sugar Ltd. in Toronto is seeking a Packaging Engineer to drive improvements in throughput, quality, safety and efficiency across high-volume packaging lines.

You will troubleshoot with line operators, lead continuous improvement using Lean/Six Sigma, and develop procedures to reduce setup times. The role includes supporting capital projects and new product testing, with emphasis on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Engineering, Packaging Science or related field from an accredited college/university.
• Experience in packaging engineering in high-volume consumer products.
• Strong background in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.
• Fundamental understanding of food safety standards and good manufacturing practices.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement improvements in packaging equipment throughput, quality, safety and efficiency.
• Collaborate with line operators to troubleshoot problems and develop solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance system reliability and reduce costs with new technologies.
• Develop and optimize procedures to minimize line setup and changeover times and costs.
• Demonstrate understanding of interactions between machine, materials, methods, environment, and people for robust operating systems.
• Provide technical support in capital projects and product/start-up testing; ensure safety and quality compliance.

Skills

Packaging engineering

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Packaging Controls

Supervisory experience

Troubleshooting

Project coordination

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Redpath Sugar Ltd. is located on Toronto’s historic downtown waterfront and has been part of Canada’s heritage for over 160 years. Redpath Sugar Ltd. is part of ASR Group which is the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, with an annual production capacity of more than 6 million tons of sugar. The company produces a full line of grocery, industrial, food service and specialty sweetener products. In addition to Redpath Sugar Ltd. and across North America, ASR Group owns and operates sugar refineries, located in Louisiana, New York, California, Maryland, and Mexico. In the European Union, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England, Portugal and Italy. ASR Group also owns and operates mills in Mexico and Belize. The company’s brand portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle’s® and Sidul®.

Overview

You are an experienced engineer with experience in a fast-paced, complex manufacturing operation. You have a proven track record and a strong mechanical aptitude, excellent analytical thinking and problem solving skills and a drive for continuous improvement. You enjoy a challenge and have the energy and vision to recognize and implement improvement opportunities both independently and as part of a team with members of all levels of an organization.

Detailed Roles & Responsibilities

• Identifying and implementing improvements in packaging equipment throughput, quality, safety and efficiency
• Working closely with line operators to understand problems, perform troubleshooting and develop solutions together
• Use strong continuous improvement skills to enhance system reliability and identify/implement productivity and cost improvements including new technologies.
• Develop and improve procedures and instructions to minimize packing line setup and changeover time/cost.
• Show thorough understanding of the interactions between machine, materials, methods, environment, and people to provide robust operating systems.
• Provide key technical support in capital projects and new product and packaging material testing/start-ups. Ensure safety and quality aspects of the equipment meets company requirements
• Minimize packaging material scrap, product scrap and product giveaway.
• Deputise for the Department manager when required.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Work Experiences

• 3+ years of experience in packaging engineering, packaging development, quality engineering, or manufacturing.
• A demonstrated ability to select and apply sound engineering practices and principles to the design and development of high volume consumer products packaging.
• Strong background and proven results in Leading Continuous Improvement efforts through the application of Lean Manufacturing and 6 Sigma Activities.
• Experience in Packaging Controls
• Supervisory experience is a distinct advantage

Education Requirements

• B.S. degree (or higher) in Engineering, Packaging Science or related field from an accredited college/university.

Essential Capabilities (knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Personal Attributes)

• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Recognized technical abilities and practical experience with strong capabilities in the following areas: Theory/functionality of manufacturing systems and unit operations; Continuous improvement; Food science/chemistry or packaging science; Statistics and analytical methods; Process measurement and control; Mechanical aptitude; Troubleshooting; Ability to understand and apply general engineering principles
• Manage multiple projects with overlapping tasks and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to lead diverse teams to challenge the status quo to achieve operational improvements
• Demonstrated ability to identify problems, develops solutions, and quickly implements their strategy.
• Strong organization skills, attention to detail and follow through to resolve any outstanding issues.
• Proficient skills specifically in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook are required.
• Fundamental understanding of food standards, safety and sanitary regulations and good manufacturing practices.

LOCATION OF ROLE

• Toronto

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

• Candidates will take part in multiple interviews, and other testing as required as part of the recruitment and assessment process.

Salary Range/Compensation

• $73,000.00 to $121,500.00
• The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s qualifications and prior experience.
• This is a vacant position

Job applicants must already be legally eligible to work for Redpath Sugar Ltd. in a full-time permanent role. The company does not provide immigration sponsorship or support for this role.

For more than 100 years, our employees have taken pride in “Making Life a Little Sweeter” by providing our customers and consumers with quality service and sugar products. Our commitment to that principle drives us in all that we do and encourages us to uphold our company’s high ethical standards of business conduct to ensure our continued success. Redpath Sugar Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities. Should you require accommodation or support in any aspect of our recruitment and selection process, we will work with you to meet your needs.