Continuous Improvement Plant Engineer

What we offer:

• A great work environment that truly appreciates and values their employees.
• A competitive salary with opportunities for advancement and career development.
• Access to a group insurance plan & a pension plan with employer contributions.
• Recognition & wellness programs for employees.
• Activities organized by the company.
• Safety Footwear Allowance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.

Lassonde Beverages Canada Plant

We are a small unionized plant of 150 employees that work together as a team to achieve great success.

Summary:

We are looking for an experienced, passionate and results-oriented Continuous Improvement Plant Engineer to join our Lassonde Beverages Canada facility in Toronto. Under the responsibility of the Plant Manager, the mandate will be to ensure the smooth running of production in terms of reliability, capacity and repeatability of processes and equipment. You will be required to apply recognized engineering standards and practices to document, control and improve production equipment. You will also have the mandate to mobilize employees and managers towards a culture of continuous improvement and the achievement of plant objectives.

Key Activities:

• Collect data and analyze the use of production equipment, labor and machinery.
• Plan and implement control plans.
• Maintain and improve the parameterization of production equipment.
• Provide technical support to the entire plant.
• Plan continuous improvement activities and support cost reduction activities.
• Study the profitability of improvement projects.
• Suggest and implement new technologies.
• Coach and coordinate internal resources.
• Participate and lead the continuous improvement committee.
• Collaborate to improve workplace safety and ensure recommendations and changes made.
• Schedule and coordinate project meetings.
• Conduct regular follow-ups on current projects and write reports.
• Act as a change agent.

Education & experience required:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical or industrial engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Continuous Improvement Plant Engineer or similar role.
• Experience with Lean tools, Six Sigma and CI methodologies.

Competencies:

• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving and mathematics skills.
• Ability to fact find and come up with viable solutions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate in a multicultural environment.
• Demonstrate innovation and curiosity.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask and lead multiple projects simultaneously.
• Possess teamwork skills.
• Customer and results oriented.

We thank all applicants for their interest in our company. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted, however, we will retain all resumes on file for future opportunities.

“We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Please advise us if you require accommodation and we will be happy to work with you to meet your needs”.

Lassonde, all in good taste!

Working at Lassonde is about being involved, giving meaning to your work and doing things right. And that’s because Lassonde takes care of its people. Choosing Lassonde means joining a century-old company founded in Quebec that embodies strong values such as respect and integrity. It also means finding a family spirit at the heart of a North American company, thriving alongside dedicated people and being proud of the tasty, quality products that we offer our clients and consumers. At Lassonde, anything is possible.