Process Improvement Technician
Scarborough, ON, Canada Req #3648
Thursday, February 27, 2025
GRIFFITH FOODS
Griffith Foods is a global manufacturer of food products. We provide a wide range of taste and texture components for food industry customers throughout the world. Our products include seasoning blends, dry mixes, coating systems, dough blends, crumbs, flavors, sauces and food bases that are used in an extensive variety of application from snack foods and processed meat and poultry to ready meals. Our customers include food processors, restaurant operators and grocery retailers. While our name may not be familiar to consumers, our products are key components of foods offered by many of the world's best-known companies.
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Position Summary:
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Process Improvement; the Process Improvement Technician serves as a core member for the Griffith Production System (GPS) team to drive improvements/efficiencies and eliminate waste in the manufacturing plant.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
GPS Methodology Steward:
- Key resource in promoting the GPS methodology across the site via training, advocating, coaching etc.
- Coaches and trains plant employees on GPS tools and methods across all 3 shifts.
- Receives training in various GPS/Lean tools such Kaizen, Standardized Work, 5S, Root Cause Analysis, SMED, and Waste Elimination.
- Seeks feedback and involvement from plant operators on problems identified and potential solutions.
- Completes multiple kaizen activities throughout the year as part of the OKAM program (One Kaizen A Month).
- Supports plant operators in the completion of OKAM activities and documenting on forms.
- Presents improvements to Plant and Leadership teams during Plant Communication Meetings, Town Halls, and Steering Committee Meetings.
GPS Projects:
- Attends and participates in the monthly GPS workshops with internal core team and/or external consultants.
- Design and fabricate improvement items.
- Deliver implementation of Kaizen projects across Sites.
- Participate in Root cause Analysis of chronic losses.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in Food Manufacturing.
- Knowledge and experience working with suppliers.
- Must have experience fabricating and installing items.
- Must have good proficiency in Microsoft D365, Crystal reports, and other Microsoft Office programs such as Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Strong problem-solving capability and excellent communication skills.
- Knowledge of the overall Griffith Foods' manufacturing process across plants.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to interpret graphs.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
What We Offer():
Paid top-up for Pregnancy, Parental and Compassionate Care leave.
Health and Group Benefits (100% of premiums paid by Griffith foods).
Education reimbursement program.
Life event recognition and on the job recognition.
Generous defined contribution retirement plan.
Career development and growth opportunities.
Annual wellness allowance.
Annual incentive.
Please note that terms and conditions apply.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Griffith Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. If you need assistance or require accommodation please contact: askhr@griffithfoods.com.
Other details
- Job Family Manufacturing Operations
- Job Function Operations
- Pay Type Salary