Process Optimization Specialist

2 weeks ago

Brantford, Ontario, Canada Barry Callebaut Full time

About the Role

This position provides process design, implementation, and maintenance support of manufacturing processes and equipment. Process services may include equipment specification, process design, and product development/improvement as well as knowledge of continuous improvement principles.

Key Responsibilities

  • Analyze process requirements and evaluates equipment and systems to ensure deliverables meet or exceed process specifications and manufacturing requirements.
  • Understand and apply general principles of continuous improvement when possible. Measure and systematize processes, reduce variations, defects, cycle time, etc.
  • Use general continuous improvement tools – 5S, Kaizen, etc.
  • Evaluate and recommend new process technologies that optimize performance, are cost-effective, and will improve product quality and manufacturing techniques.
  • Analyze trends and reports on data generated to characterize scale-up and performance/functionality of processes and to improve product/process quality, consistency, productivity, efficiency, and risk levels.
  • Work closely with other specialists, including personnel responsible for the quality control of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products; engineers responsible for plant maintenance; commercial colleagues on product specifications and production schedules; and the operating crew.
  • Make observations and taking measurements directly, as well as collecting and interpreting data from the other technical and operating staff involved.
  • Prepare reports, flow diagrams, and charts.
  • Collaborate with Production and Human Resources in the development of work instructions and training plans.
  • Monitor and improve the efficiency, output, and safety of a plant.
  • Review existing data to see if more research and information need to be collated, and assess the adequacy of the existing processes and equipment.
  • Responsible for documentation of operations.
  • Execute and document hands-on production trials in the manufacturing area.
  • Ensure the process works at the optimum level, to the right rate and quality of output, in order to meet supply needs.
  • Ensure that all aspects of an operation or process meet specified regulations.
  • Liaise with process engineers, perhaps working on associated plants.
  • Meet/exceed requirements for food and employee safety.

About You

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Food Science, Food Technology, Industrial Engineering, or an equivalent field).
  • Minimum 3 years' experience in the field of similar function/position – preferably a food manufacturing environment.
  • Intermediate level skills with Microsoft Office software.
  • Experience working with minimal supervision.
  • Experience with SAP an asset.
  • Bilingual (English/French) an asset.

Environmental/Working Conditions:

  • Must be able to freely move around entire facility.
  • Must be able to lift 55 lbs.
  • Ability to work in and be exposed to heat.

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