Process Engineer

at  Atlantic Packaging Products Ltd

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE:

• Candidate must have an engineering degree from a recognized university, preferably in mechanical engineering or Industrial Engineering
• Strong knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies is recommended
• Must be action-oriented and always looking for ways to challenge the status quo
• Must be organized, detail-oriented and results-driven
• Must have good balance of soft (relationship-building) skills and strong analytical capabilities
• 3-5 years’ experience as an engineer is an asset
• Qualified candidates will have manufacturing experience
• Familiarity with MS Office suite, particularly Microsoft Excel is required
• Individuals must have excellent written and oral communication
• Experience with project management software, preferably Asana, is an asset
  Atlantic Packaging is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where all colleagues and customers feel valued and supported. We are committed to developing our team to reflect the diversity of our communities in which we live and work and seek applicants with a wide range of abilities. If you require accommodation, please contact HR@atlantic.ca

• Root cause inefficiencies within plant processes using continuous improvement methodology; DMAIC, Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, etc.
• Manage a set of long-term projects relating directly to plant KPIs focused on improving safety, providing exceptional service, maximizing throughput, reducing waste and improving quality
• Manage shorter-term assignments alongside the long-term projects in order effectively root-cause and address opportunities as they occur throughout the year
• Create a project implementation plan to correct root causes, working with the plants to achieve buy-in and sustainability
• Conduct equipment trials. Collect and analyze data, generate reports summarizing the results of the trials. Calculate overall cost savings
• Explore new fields of technology to determine if the existing process can be improved
• Develop SOPs and One-Point Lessons to be posted and used on the production floor
• Conduct training sessions with production crews on new processes and/or technologies
• Work with C.I. team members to standardize changes and ensure consistency in implementation across plants
• Attend daily production and/or quality meetings and execute on actions assigned
• Other duties as required