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The Industrial Engineering team at Maple Leaf Foods supports all of Maple Leaf’s manufacturing facilities across North America.  The Industrial Engineering team works alongside factory leadership and the corporate head office, located in Mississauga Ontario, to lead disciplined decision making, direction setting, and identification of opportunities to maximize efficiencies across the manufacturing network. 

We are seeking for an experienced IE specialist to join our team.  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. 

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by February 28. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

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 
• Other duties as required

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                   attitude 
• 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

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.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts 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.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

About Us:

We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.

We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.® We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.

• We are carbon neutral.
• We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.
• We aim to reduce our environmental footprint by 50% by 2025.

We’re a global food company with more than 13,500 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia.

A diverse and inclusive work environment

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.

We embrace a strong, values-based culture

Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.

• Doing What’s Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• Transparency and Humility

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.

As Manufacturing Engineer - Assembly at PowerCor Manufacturing, you will play a key role in optimizing our manufacturing processes to enhance safety, quality and efficiency.  You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement, develops innovative solutions, and implement process enhancements that drive operational excellence.  This position will primarily be on the shop floor working hands-on on the equipment.

Responsibilities

• Work directly on the shop floor to troubleshoot issues, implement changes and execute process improvements
• Address and resolve manufacturing issues in real-time, including equipment malfunctions, process deviations, and quality concerns
• Implement process improvements to enhance productivity, reduce waste/rejects, and minimize downtime/cycle time
• Utilize data analysis techniques to identify trends, troubleshoot issues and make data driven decisions to optimize manufacturing processes
• Lead root cause analysis investigations to address process deviations, quality issues and equipment failures
• Create and maintain detailed process documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and process flow diagrams
• Provide technical support and training to production personnel to ensure proper execution of manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of Pneumatics/Hydraulics, Assembly Concepts/Tooling/Fixturing 
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including production, maintenance, and quality to ensure seamless integration of process improvements

Qualifications

• A post-secondary Engineering degree, diploma or equivalent
• 1-3 years of hands-on experience as a Manufacturing Engineer in an automated assembly environment
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, and tools
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and drawings
• Excellent troubleshooting skills with a proactive approach to addressing and resolving manufacturing challenges
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Machine design mentality, SolidWorks proficiency and GD&T knowledge are assets.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities and challenges
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed

What Linamar Has to Offer

• Opportunities for career advancement
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Social committees and sports teams
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

The Engineer - Process position will be responsible for determining the operations for fabrication and assembly of products by reviewing parts drawings, specifications, and other engineering data. Primarily accountable for planning, scheduling, conducting, or coordinating phases of major engineering projects in addition to developing sequence of operations, estimate time requirements for each, and prepare operation sheets.

Powering Vehicles, Motion, Work, and Lives since 1966.

Performance Expectations

 400 Massey Road, Guelph, Ontario, N1K 1C4, CA

• Work with production planning to set shop priorities and ensure all necessary tools and documentation needed in the plant are available.
• Attend Advance Quality Planning meetings to finalize design of required fixtures and tooling.
• Interface with suppliers of raw material and tools to establish engineering requirements for start of production.
• Investigate and find resolution of specific processing problems for assigned projects and parts.
• Prepare quotations for new jobs, including material and processing costs, tooling, gauges and capital investment costs if required.
• Participate in productivity improvement investigations.
• Conduct time studies.
• Maintain ongoing process control through quality troubleshooting and process improvement investigation.
• Regular review of all processes and operator instructions for assigned customers to ensure accuracy and conformance to actual procedures.
• Collect data and develop statistics to describe equipment and system functionality.
• Estimate durations of development, fabrication, construction and repair tasks.
• Define which materials and equipment to use for projects and select appropriate codes.
• Complete work order and change work order forms to notify key parties about projects.
• Assume project management roles to co-ordinate the involvement of other engineers, contractors, technicians and suppliers.

Credentials

• Post-Secondary education in Engineering or Equivalent.
• Minimum three years of related experience.
• Knowledge/work experience in machine processes, cutting tools, fixtures, CNC and Special purpose machines.
• Working knowledge of ISO-TS16949 and ISO 14001, and with mechanical blueprint interpretation including GD and T.
• Good computer skills, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience with the use of statistical analysis software and computer-assisted design, manufacturing and machining (i.e. AutoCAD, CAD/CAM and SolidWorks).

Desired Characteristics

• Able to interact with supervisors or managers and integrate work within teams of engineers and technicians to work on common projects.
• Attend formal professional development seminars and conferences as needed.

What Linamar Has To Offer

• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Social committees and sports teams.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

As Assembly Manufacturing Engineer at PowerCor Manufacturing, you will play a key role in optimizing our manufacturing processes to enhance safety, quality and efficiency.  You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement, develops innovative solutions, and implement process enhancements that drive operational excellence. 

Responsibilities

• Work directly on the shop floor to troubleshoot issues, implement changes and execute process improvements
• Address and resolve manufacturing issues in real-time, including equipment malfunctions, process deviations, and quality concerns
• Implement process improvements to enhance productivity, reduce waste/rejects, and minimize downtime/cycle time
• Utilize data analysis techniques to identify trends, troubleshoot issues and make data driven decisions to optimize manufacturing processes
• Lead root cause analysis investigations to address process deviations, quality issues and equipment failures
• Create and maintain detailed process documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and process flow diagrams
• Provide technical support and training to production personnel to ensure proper execution of manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of Pneumatics/Hydraulics, Assembly Concepts/Tooling/Fixturing 
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including production, maintenance, and quality assurance, to ensure seamless integration of process improvements

Qualifications

• A post-secondary Engineering degree, diploma or equivalent
• 1-3 years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing engineering role
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, and tools
• Excellent troubleshooting skills with a proactive approach to addressing and resolving manufacturing challenges
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Machine design mentality, SolidWorks proficiency and GD&T knowledge are assets.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities and challenges

What Linamar Has to Offer

• Opportunities for career advancement
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Social committees and sports teams
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

Engineer – Manufacturing, Junior - 6 month contract

The Engineer – Manufacturing, Junior position will be responsible for working with production planning

to set shop priorities and ensure all tools and documentation necessary in the plant for production run

jobs are available.

Powering Vehicles, Motion, Work, and Lives since 1966.

Performance Expectations

· Investigate and monitor new machinery and equipment and recommend or select efficient combinations.

· Conduct time studies to optimize cycle counts of existing processes.

· Assist in defining the plant layout and enhance ergonomic standards by establishing programs and conducting studies.

· Planning and executing of projects related to new and pre-existing production lines, improvements, upgrades, layouts, and new equipment related to machining or assembly.

· Attend Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).

· Recognize and resolve tooling related difficulties.

· Interface with suppliers of raw materials and tools.

· Investigate and find resolution of specific processing problems for assigned projects/parts.

· Conduct studies of the reliability and performance of plant facilities and productions or administrative systems.

· Develop and review all processes and operator instructions to endure accuracy and conformance to actual procedures; revise as needed.

· Participate in corrective action to meet ongoing cost, quality, and delivery.

· Direct development of process flows, process sheets, FMEA’s, and control plans.

· Ensure the process is capable of producing parts in print specifications.

· Recognize and resolve process related difficulties with current and future projects.

· Assist in the preparations of quotations

· Participate in Customer Focus Meetings

· Assist in training shop floor personnel in machine set-up, equipment operations, and best practices.

· Adhere to TS16949 and applicable customer standards.

· Ability to discuss daily production with plant operators and maintenance staff.

· Ability to evaluate the ability of current building systems to address increased demands from plant operations.

· Estimate durations of development, fabrication, construction, and repair tasks.

· Ability to select materials and equipment to use for projects and decide appropriate codes.

Credentials

· Post-Secondary Education in Engineering or related discipline.

· Licensing by a provincial or territorial association of Professional Engineers (P.Eng.) considered an asset.

· Minimum of one years of experience in a machining or manufacturing environment.

· Proficient with Microsoft Office and CAD applications.

· Ability to write comprehensive entries into technical log books.

· Experience with risk analysis and failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA).

· Ability to review scale drawings.

· Ability to take precise measurements using specialized equipment and techniques.

· Ability to coordinate and integrate work within teams of engineers and technicians to work on common projects.

Desired Characteristics

· Ability to work in a team setting environment for tasks such as creating scale drawings, preparing specifications, writing proposals and developing plant maintenance schedules.

· Possess excellent diagnostic skills.

· Excellent interpersonal skills in order to effectively communicate with suppliers, supervisors and managers.

What Linamar Has To Offer

· Opportunities for career advancement.

· Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.

· Social committees and sports teams.

· Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

The Engineer - Process position will be responsible for determining the operations for fabrication and assembly of products by reviewing parts drawings, specifications, and other engineering data. Primarily accountable for planning, scheduling, conducting, or coordinating phases of major engineering projects in addition to developing sequence of operations, estimate time requirements for each, and prepare operation sheets.

Powering Vehicles, Motion, Work, and Lives since 1966.

Performance Expectations

• Work with production planning to set shop priorities and ensure all necessary tools and documentation needed in the plant are available.
• Attend Advance Quality Planning meetings to finalize design of required fixtures and tooling.
• Interface with suppliers of raw material and tools to establish engineering requirements for start of production.
• Investigate and find resolution of specific processing problems for assigned projects and parts.
• Prepare quotations for new jobs, including material and processing costs, tooling, gauges and capital investment costs if required.
• Participate in productivity improvement investigations.
• Conduct time studies.
• Maintain ongoing process control through quality troubleshooting and process improvement investigation.
• Regular review of all processes and operator instructions for assigned customers to ensure accuracy and conformance to actual procedures.
• Collect data and develop statistics to describe equipment and system functionality.
• Estimate durations of development, fabrication, construction and repair tasks.
• Define which materials and equipment to use for projects and select appropriate codes.
• Complete work order and change work order forms to notify key parties about projects.
• Assume project management roles to co-ordinate the involvement of other engineers, contractors, technicians and suppliers.

Credentials

• Post-Secondary education in Engineering or Equivalent.
• Minimum three years of related experience.
• Knowledge/work experience in machine processes, cutting tools, fixtures, CNC and Special purpose machines.
• Working knowledge of ISO-TS16949 and ISO 14001, and with mechanical blueprint interpretation including GD and T.
• Good computer skills, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience with the use of statistical analysis software and computer-assisted design, manufacturing and machining (i.e. AutoCAD, CAD/CAM and SolidWorks).

Desired Characteristics

• Able to interact with supervisors or managers and integrate work within teams of engineers and technicians to work on common projects.
• Attend formal professional development seminars and conferences as needed.

What Linamar Has To Offer

• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Social committees and sports teams.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, this role will provide support in resolving design related controls issues on current production design control systems and investigating a variety of new or tried and true technologies to create unique design solutions for existing or next generation Skyjack products.

This role is a 100% on-site located in Guelph, ON.

Performance Expectations

• Prepare vehicle system controls concept and design drawings include machine harness drawings, panel layouts, wiring diagrams and system schematics.
• Create supporting calculations ensuring that designs meet specification requirements including functional, safety, legal compliance, and manufacturing capabilities.
• Maintain thorough documentation for all aspects of assigned projects.
• Support cross-functional engineering teams to achieve project objectives and timelines.
• Coordinate design reviews with the team to evaluate different design proposals.
• Perform DFMEA on proposed solutions to identify potential failures early in the process and adjust planning accordingly
• Troubleshoot and resolve any design- related issues throughout development cycle.
• Prepare software requirement documents as required.
• Contact and interact with vendors, suppliers, and contractors to investigate technologies and their applications.
• Monitor the development of new technologies and upcoming suppliers.
• Build relationships with vendors, suppliers, and contractors to enable the development of new technologies.
• Design and test prototypes: employ data collection, analysis techniques, and optimization to achieve target performance.
• Provide support in checking details, assemblies, and BOMs for assigned projects.
• Apply a wide variety of established or modified engineering methods or techniques with considerable independence of action.
• Other duties as assigned.

Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering or C.E.T. in an Electrical discipline. 
• Currently registered as a Professional Engineer in Ontario or working towards achieving their designation.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Controls Engineer in a mobile/heavy equipment (or related) manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Practical experience and knowledge of custom microcontrollers, CAN bus communications, vehicle electrical connectors, solenoid valves and other mobile equipment electrical components is an asset.
• Demonstrated knowledge of general electrical skills.
• Ability to interpret, modify and generate electrical schematics
• Design experience with SolidWorks (with formal training preferred), experience with AutoCAD desirable.
• Exceptional problem solving, critical thinking skills and must be capable of thinking outside of the box.
• Exceptional research, hands on data collection, and data analysis skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.

Desired Characteristics

• Must be open to expanding their knowledge base into new fields.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work well with a cross functional technical team as well as with manufacturing personnel.
• Exposure to hydraulic controls, hybrid or electric drive systems are assets.
• Ability to resolve complex issues in creative, efficient, and effective ways.

Why Linamar/Skyjack

• Opportunities to grow your career
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities
• Social committees and sports teams
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts

Automation Technician, Junior

The Automation Technician, Junior position is responsible for working with the manufacturing engineer, project engineers, and program managers, set up personnel and maintenance departments to reduce costs and remove non-value added material from productions lines.

Powering Vehicles, Motion, Work, and Lives since 1966.

Performance Expectations

• Work with program managers and project engineers at the APQP stage of a program start-up.
• Plan assigned work in an efficient method to minimize machine downtime while ensuring employee safety is maintained.
• Troubleshoot process automation problems.
• Perform regular housekeeping duties.
• Work within QS9000 procedures and requirements.
• Work with engineering following PPAP approval in resolving non-value added processes.
• Work in design stage of processes both for start-up and current production projects.
• Assign work tasks where applicable to co-worker(s).
• Ensure work is performed in a manner that minimizes downtime.
• Ensure all new and rebuild equipment has all features required by CSA, OSHA, and Electrical Safety Code.
• Perform root cause analysis failure.
• Perform periodically Plc and program backup.
• Maintain updated and controlled Plc program data base.
• Maintain equipment documentation updated.
• Participate in meetings with supervisors, co-workers and employees to plan upcoming activities and to update projects.
• Ability to schedule production activities for all phases of design, maintenance and inspection to meet the time requirements of contracts.

Credentials

• Completed three year program in Electrical or Mechanical Technology.
• Trade license in Industrial Electrical Maintenance (442A).
• Electronics Technician/Technologist Certificate, Electrician Qualification or equivalent.
• Certificate of Qualification or Certificate in a related field or equivalent working experience.
• Courses supplied by machine manufacturer.
• Minimum five years experience in CNC and robotic repair/ programming.
• Understanding of electrical / electronic schematic diagrams, blueprints and pneumatic/hydraulic systems.
• Ability to refer to quality specification forms to verify that products comply with required standards.
• Ability to evaluate condition of new and damaged mechanical equipment and make recommendations for repair or replacement.
• Ability to provide technical support and services to engineers.
• Knowledge of advanced PLC programming including Allan Bradley, ControlLogix/RS Logix, Siemens S7, Fanuc.
• Knowledge of robot systems (ABB, Motoman).
• Basic knowledge of computer networking, Ethernet connections, TCP/IP protocol.
• Experience with the use of statistical analysis software and computer-assisted design, manufacturing and machining.

Desired Characteristics

• Ability to work in teams that include engineers, machinists, and architects.
• Attend formal professional development seminars and conferences as needed.

What Linamar Has To Offer

• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Social committees and sports teams.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.