About us

Sofina Foods is one of Canada's leading manufacturers of primary and further processed protein products for retail and foodservice customers as well as international markets. We manufacture pork, beef, turkey, chicken and fish products in Canada and Europe. Our family of brands include: Cuddy, Lilydale, Janes, Mastro, San Daniele, Fletcher's, Vienna, Riserva and Zamzam in Canada; and Youngs, Greenland and Karro's in UK. We are also the exclusive Canadian distributor of Italy's finest Rio Mare, Lavazza products and Kicking Horse Coffee in Canada.

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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Sofina Foods Inc. is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ('AODA'). Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements, for the purpose of accommodation under AODA, known to Human Resources when they are contacted for an interview.