Manufacturing Process Engineer

Join Riverside Natural Foods Ltd., a $300 million+ Canadian-based, family-owned, and globally operating business, committed to leaving the world better than we found it.

As a B-Corp certified, Triple-Bottom Line, Zero Waste company, we are proudly manufacturing nutritious, 'better-for-you" snacks known as MadeGood and GOOD TO GO.

We value teamwork, humility, respect, ownership, adaptability, grit, and fun.

We’re on an ambitious mission to double our business by 2027, and we need talented individuals like you to help us reach new heights.

At Riverside, you’ll have the opportunity to chart your own path to success while contributing to ours. We believe anything worth doing is worth doing right, and our values will guide us through the rugged terrain and yes, it will get rough.

But that’s what makes the journey worthwhile.

So, lace up your boots and let’s tackle the climb together. Join us as our Manufacturing Process Engineer at our 2720 Steeles Ave W facility.

You can learn more about us at .

Position Summary / Objective :

The Manufacturing Process Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, improving, and implementing production processes that increase workplace safety and quality optimize efficiency, and reduce waste.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency and adherence to quality and safety standards.
• Support day-to-day performance improvement at the facility (speed increase, stop reduction, scrap reduction, and labor efficiency improvement)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, engineering, quality, and maintenance, to identify and resolve issues that may impact production efficiency or quality and ensure successful implementation of new processes and equipment.
• Strong on-the-floor presence (Gemba) to conduct process audits to identify opportunities for improvement and implement corrective and preventive actions as necessary.
• Monitor and analyze production data to identify trends and make data-driven recommendations for process optimization.
• Maintain and apply up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, technology advancements, and regulatory requirements related to production processes.
• Lead and coach supervisors, technicians, and operators to identify and analyze improvement opportunities by using lean tools (6W2H, C&E, fishbone analysis, 5 whys)
• Ensure teams understand key performance metrics (OEE, downtime, stops, scrap, and consumer complaints) and how to access data.
• Create and maintain value stream maps (VSM), bottleneck analyses, and loss Pareto’s to identify priorities and opportunities for business growth.
• Utilize statistical process control (SPC) and other quality tools to monitor and improve process performance.

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably in Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
• 3-5 years of experience in production, maintenance, or a process engineering role in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the food industry
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies
• Proficient computer skills, including and not limited to Microsoft Office, and familiarity working with ERP.
• Availability to travel to multiple sites and to observe and support the off shifts (PM & MN) as needed.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of production processes, process optimization, and process control.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently and with a high level of initiative and ADAPTABLILITY.
• Demonstrates HUMILITY on a day-to-day basis.

What we expect :

Vales-led : You’ll be a member of a thoughtful and compassionate team that prioritizes respect, teamwork and resourcefulness along with a good dash of fun.

Sometimes, even making granola bars is hard, and life’s too short to take ourselves so seriously that we don’t enjoy the journey.

Unparalleled experiences and opportunities : We’re still determining who we are and what we can be. Help us shape what this organization will look like and what we’ll offer the world, into the future.

This means rolling up your sleeves and sometimes building the process fast! while employing it. At Riverside, progress occasionally means proceeding imperfectly, and we’re okay with that, as long as we’re staying true to our values and learning and improving along the way.

Access to everyone : We’re a flat organization with few silos which means you’ll have full access to everyone from our founders to our production staff.

Even when employees dress up, they wear steel-toed shoes. So don’t be shy. Speak up, share your ideas and go places you normally wouldn’t like the plant, or the boardroom.

Personal development : We’ll support and empower you to chart your own path and reach any heights you set for yourself.

Career paths at Riverside are carved by the people walking on them, not dictated by leaders. Count on us to give you the training and tools to grow and progress.

Gratitude : As a growing business, we can’t always offer formal recognition like awards programs, but we do show our true gratitude and appreciation.

At Riverside, we’re all in this together and we value you.

What We Offer :

Values-led : We don’t cut corners or step on anyone or anything on our way to our summit. There is no winning at all costs here.

Every step you take must align with our values, no compromises.

Courageous determination : As a family-run, rapidly growing business, we are often challenged to find ways to deliver that aren’t obvious or easy.

You must be willing to try, ask and answer challenging questions, test and learn, turn over every stone, keep moving forward and help us find a way through.

Resourcefulness and grit will be your constant companions at Riverside and will serve you well.

Humility : We’re a small (but growing) fish in a sea of whales and sharks. We know the products we offer are some of the healthiest and most sustainable, but we don’t brag about it, and know we have a steep path ahead.

We pride ourselves in being respectful and supportive of others while shining bright through our innovative, high-quality products.

There isn’t one superstar at Riverside. We take turns leading the way as we climb to the summit.

Continuous improvement : As a learn-as-we-go organization, we rely on each other to continuously improve everything we touch to make it better, more efficient, more sustainable, and more endearing to customers, consumers, employees, vendors, partners and the community.

We own our mistakes and learn from them as we wind our way to the top.

Wait! There’s more!

• Immerse yourself in our comprehensive benefits program, with Riverside taking care of the costs!
• RRSP matching or IRA matching for an empowered financial journey
• Join Employee-Led Resource Groups (ERGs) championing mental health, sustainability, diversity, women, and LGBTQ+ rights
• Develop your career further through our Riverside University program and with our Tuition Reimbursement Program
• An open concept work environment that embodies our Values

How to Apply :

If you have the commitment to excellence, the energy, the attitude and experience we need, then please submit your resume to careers(AT) with the subject line Manufacturing Process Engineer or click the apply button!

Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you have a disability and require accommodation in the interview process, please let us know when you apply.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, due to volume, please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.