Senior Product and Process Development Specialist

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Manager, Product & Process Development, the Senior Product & Processing Specialist will be responsible for delivering operational excellence across the business, driving TPM, Lean and OEE methodologies across a multi-plant network. This position will be accountable for Continuous Improvement initiatives and spearheading Sofina’s Blueprint with a critical focus on Product Optimization, Process Reliability, Plant Capacity and building capability of plant personnel.

Excellent analytical problem-solving skills, a mindset of continuous improvement, and communication and mentorship skills are essential to succeed in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead product and process optimization projects across the organization to help drive organization’s key performance indicators.
• Drive a relentless focus on development of Manufacturing Standards and daily management systems to ensure sustainable business performance – including the Training and Qualification of Equipment Operators.
• Accountable for reviewing product SOPs, material and finished product specifications and bill of materials, providing updates as needed.
• Preparing reports and charts based on findings and recommendations.
• Develop and implement processes that optimize all phases of production process.
• Work closely with Engineers, Plant Maintenance, QA, R&D, and Operations to ensure all requirements are met.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements:

• University degree in Science or Engineering program.
• 5-8 years of relevant experience in production, engineering, product or process improvement in the food/ pharmaceutical/ packaging industry.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to create relationships, and effectively communicate internally and externally at all levels within the organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Applications (MS Word, Advanced MS Excel)
• Strong Interpersonal Skills
• Strong analytical skills – ability to interpret results and recommend actions and initiatives for improvement.
• Highly organized and strong attention to detail
• Lean training and/or accreditation a plus.
• Travel within Canada more than 30%

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