Continuous Improvement Engineer

Reporting to the Continuous Improvement Leader, the Continuous Improvement Engineer will work on continuous improvement projects related to continually reducing costs and increasing overall efficiencies; all within a fast-paced, high-growth food manufacturing environment.

• Wonderbrands believes in Home Grown Talent and accelerated career growth 
• Competitive Compensation, Health, and Dental Benefits
• Pension plan with matching contribution
• Incentive programs
• Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - Restaurants, gyms, shopping, etc. 

• →Implement and drive standard work, including appropriate communication boards and problem-solving systems focused on core operations
• →Participates and performs assessment - daily leadership round on the floor, with coaching of operators, and owning follow up to drive improvement
• →Continuously challenging the status quo to drive culture change at the Bakery towards a methodical, data driven approach to problem solving with an emphasis on root cause problem solving and sustaining improvements
• →Shares site performance weekly and monthly with the Bakery Leader
• →Identifies gaps in CI implementation against the plan and develops action steps with CI leader and Bakery leadership team
• →Collects, compiles and analyzes performance and/or financial data that supports process improvement, cost reduction activities, and/or manufacturing optimization (labor, Waste, OEE)
• →Develops insights from data evaluation to understand trends, root causes of problems, and identify opportunities for improvement
• →Utilize project management tools to track progress and provide status updates on key projects with Bakery project teams including leading sub-tracks of projects through to implementation
• →Assist with capital improvements recommendations
• →Have a forward view, working closely with Bakery Leader and Finance on the Bakery productivity pipeline and continued focus of eliminating inefficiencies and waste at the Bakery
• →Lead Continuous Improvement project teams, educate team members and spread the Continuous Improvement Culture throughout the organization

• Completed Post-Secondary education (Industrial, Mechanical, or Chemical) Engineering
• Training in Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt) is an asset
• Prior work experience in a food manufacturing environment is an asset
• Must possess excellent analytical skills
• 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 have strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Must be adaptable, high energy and passionate in getting things done
• Must have a valid G Driver's License and access to a reliable vehicle
• Must be willing to travel to different sites within Ontario and Canada 
• Must be willing to work flexible shifts (including weekends) as per business and operational needs

• Continually inspires and develops Team Members​ and promote cross-functional collaboration.

• Supports, shared knowledge and experience with your Team through authentic conversations and development planning
• Communicates clear expectations​
• Uses insight and knowledge to influence others​

• Understands and acknowledge differences and modifies style to support unleashing potential
• Demonstrates patience and empathy, while listening​

• Encourages informed risk-taking and supports learning from outcomes.
• Creates an environment where your team enjoys working hard while having fun​
• Provides feedback to reinforce results​