Packaging Engineer

Florida Crystals / ASR Group•Toronto, ON

34d•CA$73,000 - CA$121,500•Onsite

About The Position

Redpath Sugar Ltd. is seeking an experienced Packaging Engineer with a strong mechanical aptitude, excellent analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills for a fast-paced, complex manufacturing operation. The ideal candidate will have a drive for continuous improvement and the ability to recognize and implement improvement opportunities both independently and as part of a team. This role is crucial for enhancing packaging equipment performance, quality, safety, and efficiency.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in packaging engineering, packaging development, quality engineering, or manufacturing.
Demonstrated ability to select and apply sound engineering practices and principles to the design and development of high volume consumer products packaging.
Strong background and proven results in Leading Continuous Improvement efforts through the application of Lean Manufacturing and 6 Sigma Activities.
Experience in Packaging Controls.
Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
Recognized technical abilities and practical experience with strong capabilities in the theory/functionality of manufacturing systems and unit operations; continuous improvement; food science/chemistry or packaging science; statistics and analytical methods; process measurement and control; mechanical aptitude; troubleshooting; ability to understand and apply general engineering principles.
Ability to manage multiple projects with overlapping tasks and work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to lead diverse teams to challenge the status quo to achieve operational improvements.
Demonstrated ability to identify problems, develop solutions, and quickly implement their strategy.
Strong organization skills, attention to detail, and follow-through to resolve any outstanding issues.
Proficient skills specifically in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Fundamental understanding of food standards, safety, and sanitary regulations and good manufacturing practices.
Must already be legally eligible to work for Redpath Sugar Ltd. in a full-time permanent role.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience is a distinct advantage.

Responsibilities

Identifying and implementing improvements in packaging equipment throughput, quality, safety, and efficiency.
Working closely with line operators to understand problems, perform troubleshooting, and develop solutions together.
Using continuous improvement skills to enhance system reliability and identify/implement productivity and cost improvements, including new technologies.
Developing and improving procedures and instructions to minimize packing line setup and changeover time/cost.
Providing robust operating systems by demonstrating a thorough understanding of the interactions between machine, materials, methods, environment, and people.
Providing key technical support in capital projects and new product and packaging material testing/start-ups, ensuring safety and quality aspects of equipment meet company requirements.
Minimizing packaging material scrap, product scrap, and product giveaway.
Deputizing for the Department Manager when required.
Performing other duties as assigned by the manager.