Operational Excellence Engineer (Maintenance & Reliability)

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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.

What FGF Offers:

• FGF believes in Home Grown Talent, accelerated career growth with leadership training.  Unleashing Your Potential 
• Competitive Compensation, Health Benefits, & a generous flexible medical / Health spending account
• RRSP matching program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - Restaurants, gyms, shopping etc. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• 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

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

What is the recipe for a great career at FGF?

Working at FGF Brands, there is never a dull moment! As a successful company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of. We have an entrepreneurial spirit which encourages all our team members to use their own creativity and out of the box thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.

Let’s be frank. FGF is not for everybody. Our culture is unique. We dive headfirst into the unknown. If you’re fun-loving, talented and fearless, we’re for you.

In compliance with Ontario’s Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current, existing vacancy within our organization.

Disclaimer: The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills.  Please keep in mind that other duties may be added, or this description may be amended at any time.

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