Continuous Improvement Engineer (Contract Up to 12-18 months)

Pure Hothouse Foods, marketed under the Pure Flavor® brand, is a family of greenhouse vegetable growers who share a commitment to bringing A Life of Pure Flavor™ to communities everywhere. Our passion for sustainable greenhouse growing, strong support for our retail & foodservice customers, and focus on engaging consumers is built on a foundation drawn from generations of growing expertise. We are the next generation of vegetable growers, inspired to put quality, flavor, and customers first by providing greenhouse-grown vegetables from our farms that are strategically located throughout North America.

With a dedicated, energetic and highly skilled workforce, we believe our employees make the difference. We offer our employees the opportunity to advance their careers in our progressive, vibrant organization.

Job Summary:

The Continuous Improvement Engineer is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and sustainment of continuous improvement initiatives across the organization to enhance operational efficiency, reduce waste, and drive measurable cost savings. Leveraging Lean methodologies and advanced problem-solving techniques, this role plays a key part in cultivating a continuous improvement culture at all levels. The CI Engineer will drive the development and implementation of standardized processes and ensure alignment with operational goals. This position also provides senior-level guidance and performs select administrative functions to support the production and operations departments.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the liaison between engineering facilities to ensure effective communication and coordination.


• Track part requisitions and manage work order (W/O) project management analysis and dashboards.


• Administer Limble CMMS functions to optimize maintenance and operational workflows.


• Lead continuous improvement projects focused on existing equipment and processes to enhance efficiency and productivity.


• Analyze equipment capacity to identify bottlenecks and support resource planning.


• Drive inventory process improvements and implement streamlined procedures.


• Conduct research on new technologies to support innovation and process upgrades.


• Develop and enhance Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to maintain compliance and operational excellence.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Engineering, or a related technical field required.


• Health and Safety and HACCP certifications preferred.


• Experience working in a production or manufacturing environment is preferred.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); knowledge of CAD or AutoCAD is a plus.


• Strong understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Health and Safety regulations, Food Safety standards, and HACCP principles.


• Comprehensive knowledge of legislative requirements to maintain compliance with relevant statutes in food production and distribution industries.


• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and coordinate cross-functional teams.


• Excellent project management, analytical, time management, and organizational skills.


• Strong oral and written communication skills; capable of presenting information clearly and effectively.


• Commitment to high professional and ethical standards.

Working Environment:

• Hours of work may vary depending on business needs


• This job operates in a clerical, office setting. Moderate work in a refrigerated warehouse, where temperatures range. The noise level in the work environment can be loud due to packaging machinery, and forklift truck operation.


• Role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Specific vision capabilities required; employee is to work in front of a computer, sitting and/or standing for prolonged periods is required.


• The position requires the ability to regularly lift to 30-pounds, occasionally up to 50-pounds.

Compensation & Benefits:
This position offers a salary range of $55K – $65K CAD annually, commensurate with experience, skills, and internal equity. 

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, submit your resume to Pure Flavor today!

Pure Flavor is committed to providing an accessible and barrier-free environment for all individuals, including candidates and employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable accessibility and accommodation legislation, including the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) in Canada and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the United States. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation, please contact our Human Resources department.

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