Industrial Engineering Specialist

Job Description

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing labour standards and tracking labour performance, identifying opportunities for improvement, as well as working on exciting opportunities to support medium / long-term strategic initiatives within Maple Leaf Foods.  You will be partnered with a variety of stakeholders across an expansive cross-functional team (including marketing, R&D, operations, finance, etc…) to develop comprehensive and sustainable plans to meet the company’s objectives, goals, strategies, and measures.  Success will be measured in the direct & indirect contributions the team has made in a challenging zero-based budget environment. 

Reason for vacancy:  Existing Headcount
Base Salary:  $71,000 - $103,000 CAD base pay annually

The above base salary reflects the target compensation for the position at the time of posting. The base salary offered may vary based on a variety of factors including skills, experience, education, training, job- related knowledge, and other organizational requirements. For part-time roles, salaries are adjusted according to scheduled hours. 

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Establishment of Labour Standards – Measure, document, track, and update standards to ensure the correct costing of labour, packaging, and raw materials at our production facilities
• Master Capacity Planning – Lead the planning and management of MLF’s manufacturing capacities with the Supply Chain and the Commercial teams                  
• Product Development – Provide manufacturing insight (cost, capacity, capability) on product development / innovation opportunities for all business units    
• Process Optimization – Line balancing, labour optimization, line debottlenecking, and waste elimination using IE tools like time studies, job analysis, and simulations  
• Strategic Initiatives – Provide objective and analytical guidance to support the organization’s sustainable growth

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring:

• Industrial Engineering (or equivalent) degree at a recognized post-secondary institution
• Professional Engineering Designation (or eligibility)
• 3 to 5+ years of relevant industrial experience (CPG, Food & Beverage, or high-speed manufacturing preferred), fundamental understanding of manufacturing required
• Practical experience with Industrial Engineering tools such as Labour Standards, Methods Analysis, Time Studies, and Line Balancing                                                         
• Knowledge of Sales & Operational Planning, Capacity Planning, Economical Order Quantity strategies
• Organized and capable of working independently while managing multiple priorities                           
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and data management
• Experience with dynamic modelling and simulation                                                            
• Technical curiosity and a questioning attitude                                                                     
• Developed communication & interpersonal skills      
• Continuous Improvement mindset
• Experience with SAP and SAP IBP an asset
• Knowledge of Microsoft Power BI an asset
• Project management experience and/or certification an asset

Additional Information

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best. 
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at [email protected]:  Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board.  Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.

Budgeted Salary / Salaire budgété: 77-112