Production Analyst

Sofina Foods Canada; Brampton; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Sofina Foods Canada is seeking a Production Analyst to collect and analyze production data, monitor trends, and deliver insights to improve KPIs. You will support daily and weekly meetings and assist with data-driven improvements across safety, quality, and productivity.

The role emphasizes data modeling, automation projects, and collaboration with Process Engineers and plant leadership to drive continuous improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in process/industrial/manufacturing engineering or math/science.
• 3–5 years in manufacturing/food-processing environment.
• Union experience is an asset.
• Advanced Excel, Power BI and knowledge of AS400 databases.
• Strong data analysis and numerical aptitude.
• Excellent organizational, communication and presentation skills.
• Detail oriented with PM principles.

Responsibilities

• Collect and transform Operations reports for daily management.
• Provide data-driven recommendations to improve KPIs (Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost).
• Assist plant teams with administrative duties and meetings (Plant Action Tracker, Weekly Reviews).
• Coordinate daily/weekly plant meetings for Process Engineering and leadership.
• Support Process Engineers and Leadership with continuous improvements and data analytics projects.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors in Process/Industrial Eng or Math/Science

Tools

Power BI

AS400

Job description

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director, Operations, the Production Analyst is accountable to collect reports and monitor production trends and other operational data. Position will support in carrying out daily and weekly meetings and assist with data-driven insights to monitor and improve KPIs, improvement activities and Process Reliability projects.

Key Accountabilities

Daily Management (70%):

• Collect Operations reports (Production, Maintenance, Quality) daily and weekly (PAPER BASED) and transform into useful reports and derive insights to assist in daily management.
• Provide data-driven recommendations on improvement of KPIs (Safety, Quality, Food Safety, Productivity, Cost).
• Assist plant teams with administrative duties related to plant operations (i.e. Plant Action Tracker, Weekly Review Meetings planning, DDS boards)
• Coordinate daily, weekly plant meetings and other tasks for the Process Engineering team as well as plant leadership.

Projects (30%):

• Assist Process Engineers and Plant Leadership with continuous improvements and Process Reliability improvements.
• Support projects such as capacity improvement and other capital projects.
• On the floor presence; Participate in data modelling/ automation projects and manage through implementation.
• Lead self-driven activities and tasks that support data analytics to advance Sofina's business condition

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree Process, Industrial or Manufacturing engg or in Mathematics, Science or other equivalent degree.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing/ food-processing environment.
• Union experience (considered an asset)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, Power BI and knowledge of database interaction (AS400, considered an asset)
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and evaluate results; proven aptitude for working with numbers.
• Strong problem-solving skills to identify and interpret complex issues and implement sustainable solutions.
• Strong organizational, communication, presentation skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Detail oriented and an understanding of Project Management principles

Hiring Range: CAD $51,158 - $63,948

Bonus: This position is eligible for a bonus up to 5% of base salary subject to the plan terms and conditions.

Please note that the expected hiring range provided is derived from a group of like roles within Sofina. The final offer amount for this role will be dependent on geographical region, applicable experience, skillset of the candidate and internal equity.

This position is currently an active vacancy.

Sofina Foods Inc. is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ('AODA'). Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements, for the purpose of accommodation under AODA, known to Human Resources when they are contacted for an interview.