Maintenance Continuous Improvement Engineer

Ready For a Tasty New Challenge?

Overview

The Maintenance Continuous Improvement Engineer will be responsible for enhancing maintenance processes, systems, and programs to improve equipment reliability, shop efficiency, and workforce development. Working under the supervision of the BML, this role will drive preventive maintenance optimization, improve use of maintenance software, manage the apprentice program, and support engineering projects through data analysis and process improvement initiatives.

What Wonderbrands Offers:

• Wonderbrands believes in Home Grown Talent and accelerated career growth 
• Competitive Compensation, Health, and Dental Benefits
• Pension plan with matching contribution
• Quarterly incentive program
• Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - Restaurants, gyms, shopping, etc. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Review and refine PM tasks based on Shift Leaders' feedback; implement best practices to improve equipment uptime and reliability
• Improve adoption and effective use of CMMS; ensure data accuracy, reporting, and integration into daily operations
• Maintain clean, organized, and efficient maintenance facilities; lead initiatives such as 5S, Lean, and TPM
• Oversee training, mentorship, and development of apprentices; align objectives with operational goals
• Assist with projects, upgrades, and process improvements; collaborate with teams to solve technical issues
• Lead and execute maintenance-related continuous improvement (CI) projects aimed at increasing equipment reliability, safety, and efficiency
• Analyze equipment performance data, downtime trends, and failure modes to identify root causes and develop corrective actions
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and quality teams to design and implement equipment modifications for improved performance and reduced maintenance costs
• Standardize maintenance processes and procedures to ensure consistency across shifts and teams
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction through spare parts optimization, energy efficiency projects, and process enhancements

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or related Engineering field
• Preventive and predictive maintenance knowledge
• Familiarity with Lean, TPM, and 5S
• Strong analytical, problem solving and project management skills
• Ability to mentor and train team members
• Detail-oriented with a passion for continuous improvement
• Capable of driving change and influencing others in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive, hands-on, and results-focused
• Effective communication across all levels
• Passionate and desire to work and learn about the food manufacturing industry and innovation
• Ability to work in a start-up and team-based culture, working as a team to deliver outstanding results
• Roll up your sleeves mentality with a whatever it takes mindset to get the job done

What is the recipe for a great career at Wonderbrands?Working at Wonderbrands, there is never a dull moment As a successful company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of. We have an entrepreneurial spirit which encourages all our team members to use their own creativity and out of the box thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.

Wonderbrands, now part of the FGF Brands Group of companies, is unlocking an incredible opportunity for growth through a focus on production innovation capabilities, through a leading-edge supply chain practice and investing deeply in communities where we bake. We are heavily focused on embracing an entrepreneurial drive and a highly collaborative start up culture with an emphasis on cross-functional collaboration.

In compliance with Ontario's Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current existing vacancy within our organization.

Disclaimer: The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills.  Please keep in mind that other duties may be added or this description may be amended at any time.

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