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Continuous Improvement Specialist – Food manufacturingRandstad Canada • North York, Ontario, CA
Continuous Improvement Specialist – Food manufacturing

Continuous Improvement Specialist – Food manufacturing

Randstad Canada • North York, Ontario, CA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Temporary
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Job description
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to support the development and implementation of a Continuous Improvement (CI) process focused on reducing milk rework and product dumps. This role will involve analyzing current processes, identifying root causes, and proposing sustainable solutions to minimize waste and improve operational efficiency.

Advantages
Learning Opportunities:
Hands-on experience in process optimization within a food manufacturing environment.
Exposure to Lean and Six Sigma tools.
Opportunity to contribute to sustainability and cost-saving initiatives.

Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Data Analysis & Reporting
Collect and analyze data on milk rework and dump occurrences.
Identify trends, patterns, and root causes using tools such as Pareto charts and root cause analysis.
Process Mapping & Documentation
Document current workflows related to milk handling and rework.
Assist in creating standardized procedures and visual controls.
Continuous Improvement Projects
Support CI initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma principles.
Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions to reduce waste.
Collaboration
Work closely with production, quality, and maintenance teams to gather insights and validate solutions.
Participate in cross-functional meetings and present findings.
Performance Tracking
Create dashboards or reports to monitor progress and KPIs related to milk rework and dumps.

Qualifications
Qualifications
Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in Food Science, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement methodologies is an asset.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and data visualization tools.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Summary
Interested candidates can send their resumes directly to Leslie at leslie.walker@randstad.ca

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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