Continuous Improvement Specialist

Continuous Improvement Specialist
At Ice River Sustainable Solutions, our employees have incredible opportunities to work for an organization that is known for our forward-thinking innovation and eco-friendly design in products and packaging.
Our culture is inclusive, supportive, and encourages learning and development to support internal career advancement opportunities. We are problem solvers who find fulfillment and reward in making impossible possible. We are hands-on, focused, and committed to always being a part of something bigger.
If you are creative, passionate and enjoy working in a collaborative environment we would like to hear from you.
**What you can expect as a Continuous Improvement Specialist**:

- Excellent Annual Salary (depending on experience)
- Straight Days
- Company Paid Life Insurance, Health, and Dental Benefits
- RRSP Company Match
- On the Job Training
- Uniforms
- Safety Shoe Allowance
- Clean and Safe Work Environment
- Teamwork
- Continuous Skills Development
- Employee Referral Program

**Responsibilities**:

- Annual Overhauls & Maintenance Audits:

- Plan, monitor, and participate in annual overhauls for bottling sites.
- Oversee maintenance compliance through audits, ensuring adherence to IRSS standards and regulatory requirements.
- Projects & New Installations:

- Collaborate with the projects team on the installation and commissioning of new production lines and equipment.
- Ensure compliance with design specifications and regulatory standards during installation & commissioning.
- FIIX Support & Technical Leadership:

- Provide system support for FIIX, including creating equipment tree structures and uploading user/service manuals for newly established sites
- Generate initial task groups and scheduled maintenance for new installations.
- Act as the FIIX point of contact for all plants, ensuring seamless use and implementation across sites.
- Maintain the technical library and ensure it is up to date with relevant information.
- Maintenance & Compliance Oversight:

- Work closely with maintenance teams at all sites, providing mentorship, technical guidance, and leadership.
- Ensure that preventive maintenance (PMs) are effectively implemented and that IRSS policies are followed.
- Create new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for processes that lack documented guidelines, ensuring that all maintenance activities have proper procedural support.
- Conduct annual maintenance audits at all IRSS sites and support any areas that did not meet expectations.
- Training & Development:

- Review downtime (DT) reports from all plants to identify gaps in skills or processes.
- Provide relevant training to technicians based on these reviews to improve efficiency and reduce unplanned downtime.
- Backup for Maintenance Managers:

- Act as the interim Maintenance Manager during their absence, ensuring the smooth running of maintenance operations.
- Work with site maintenance managers to identify and address gaps in maintenance practices, helping to implement corrective actions.
- Site Support & Mentorship:

- Travel to various sites to provide on-site technical support and mentorship to maintenance teams.
- Participate, Monitor and ensure that PMs are relevant to the specific equipment at each plant, making updates where necessary to reflect best practices.

**Education/Skills/Experience Required**:

- Proven experience in maintenance management within a manufacturing or bottling environment.
- Strong knowledge of FIIX or other CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems).
- Technical expertise in equipment installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting.

Please let Ice River Sustainable Solutions know if you require accommodation during the hiring and selection process and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements. Ice River Sustainable Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer