Industrial Process Optimization Leader

4 weeks ago

Bolton, Canada Equest Full time

About the Role

The Industrial Chief Engineer will be responsible for driving overall pipeline effectiveness and continuous improvement within Equest's Premium Manufacturing Network.

As a key member of the Mars Petcare product segment team, you will analyze financial opportunities and recommend solutions to drive customer service excellence and value. Your primary objective will be to provide analysis and support for the implementation of initiatives at plants and across segment production lines.

In addition, you will work closely with the Mars Supply Excellence (MSE) team members overseeing the Make and Pack functional areas, guiding the Integrated Work Systems/Mars Supply Excellence program to drive operational rigor in data collection, reporting, benchmarking, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in the analysis of new innovation/project ideas for feasibility and financial viability, ensuring alignment with the company's goals and objectives.
  • Implement problem-solving/loss-elimination tools on the plant floor to create and sustain a problem-solving culture, fostering a collaborative environment among team members.
  • Evaluate future capacity needs and propose the amount and timing of capacity additions as part of a wider network strategy, working closely with regional Network IEs.
  • Maintain tight and timely communication links to and from the plant to the national office, ensuring seamless information exchange and collaboration.
  • Recommend and implement tools to monitor and optimize supply performance, focusing on waste reduction, labor utilization, downtime reduction, and rate loss elimination.
  • Maintain an accurate catalogue of process, product, and packaging capabilities relevant to leveraging existing platforms for growth, identifying opportunities for improvement.
  • Coordinate with plants and operations planners to address short-term supply risks mainly customer service impact, prioritizing issues and implementing effective solutions.
  • In partnership with the Finance and Engineering Director, develop and follow Capital Projects to ensure timely approval, aligning with the company's strategic objectives.
  • Provide Project Engineers/CVS Team with target line metrics and financial justification for capital installations, facilitating informed decision-making.
  • Own and manage a quarterly production rate review process utilizing production data and creating action plans to close gaps when they arise, driving continuous improvement.
  • Lead labor optimization and waste reduction opportunities through data analysis, trend tracking, and improvement, fostering a culture of efficiency and productivity.
  • Drive in-depth knowledge of plant systems, equipment, and production systems, leveraging this expertise to improve overall performance.
  • Business financials and key performance indicators, using data to inform decisions and drive results.
  • Familiarity with computer applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, applying these skills to effectively communicate and present information.
  • Strong data analysis skills and ability to identify trends, using tools such as Minitab to inform insights and recommendations.

Requirements

  • A minimum of 5+ years of experience in a Manufacturing setting in the following areas: Production Line Manager and/or Site Industrial Engineer and/or Project Engineer.
  • An Undergraduate degree in Engineering or Business Management/Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering.
  • Project Management experience, with a proven track record of delivering results.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced degree such as MBA or Masters in a technical function.
  • Six Sigma Certification (Black Belt Certification is a strong asset).
  • Project Management Certification, demonstrating expertise in project delivery.

Salary

We offer a competitive salary of $120,000 - $150,000 per annum, commensurate with experience, to attract and retain top talent.

About Equest

Equest is a leading manufacturer of premium pet care products, dedicated to delivering exceptional quality and customer service. Our team is passionate about driving innovation and improving processes to achieve our goals.

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