Sr. Manufacturing Specialist

The Opportunity :

Reporting to the Senior Production Supervisor, the Senior Manufacturing Specialist will lead multiple initiatives that support various continuous improvement pillar strategies.

The support, collaboration, and leadership of this individual on the floor will be key to drive results in this role. This position ensures that the process activities carried out by production personnel on a daily basis are in line with established policies, standards, and best practices.

The Senior Manufacturing Specialist works cross functionally with different groups to review process performance and identify improvement opportunities.

This role is key to the day-to-day operation and continual improvement of production processes.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by November 06. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life :

• Evaluate current production activities and determine gaps from best practices
• Benchmark key equipment operation and identify significant opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and improve standardized processes related to program and process management.
• Provide project and technical support for operation teams
• Investigate practical, cost-effective, and innovative plant improvement solutions
• Utilize and incorporate Six Sigma and other project management tools, methodology and principles
• Contribute to Kaizen activities and process improvement initiatives.
• Resolve complex problems with limited guidance.
• Liaise with other internal departments as required to resolve issues.
• Demonstrate excellent time-management skills and the ability to work independently while using departmental resources, policies, and procedures.
• Develop and manage project plans, operations, budgets and schedules (annual and multi-year) and prepares CERs (Capital Expenditure Requests)

What You’ll Bring :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or equivalent work experience of at least 5 years.
• Supervisory experience in a unionized environment would be an asset.
• Experience leading on-the-floor equipment improvement initiatives.
• Proven track record of providing detailed daily from-the-floor deficiency reports for driving process improvements.
• Team player with effective leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical and planning abilities combined with practical business sense.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office suite).
• Knowledge and experience within the Food Industry is critical.

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods :

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing.

These benefits start on your first day of employment.

• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.
26 days ago