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 related to continually reducing costs and increasing overall efficiencies; all within a fast-paced, high-growth food manufacturing environment.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• 1-2 years’ of Continuous Improvement project experience
• Completed Post-Secondary education (Industrial, Mechanical, Computer, or Chemical) engineering
• Valid Ontario G driver license with access to a vehicle
• Understanding of maintenance and reliability best practices is an asset.
• Knowledge of Computer Maintenance Management Software systems (CMMS) is an asset
• Experience with VBA macros and Python is an asset
• Experience with data visualization/dashboard development (PowerBI, Tableau) is an asset
• Having Lean Six Sigma Green Belt is an asset
• Prior work experience in a food manufacturing environment is an asset
• Must possess excellent analytical skills
• Must have strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Must have demonstrated ability to interact with others and is adept at leading and motivating a team
• Flexible to work different work schedules when needed
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills are required
• Must be flexible, high energy and passionate in getting things done
• A valid driver’s license and vehicle
• A valid Travel document to the US to support US facilities

• As part of the Operational Excellence Maintenance & Reliability team, you will work on multiple continuous improvement projects related to developing a proactive, robust reliability program across the organization.
• Analyze information, develop and measure standard equipment performance metrics, design and optimize processes, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• With the team, you will develop and execute project plans for implementing novel, complex work management and material management processes for Maintenance teams.
• Assist in the development of dashboards to provide key insights to the maintenance program.
• Automate manual processes and add automatic validation measures to complex data processes.
• Assist in development of SOPs/procedures, conduct audits of network facilities.
• Create an environment which continues to foster continuous improvement and lean manufacturing
• Ensure that a safe working environment is maintained at all times
• Perform other tasks as required