Technical Specialist at McCain Foods

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The Technical Specialist will be responsible for enabling processes and drive efficiencies within our plants, Delmas and Springs, and will be instrumental in leading Lean Manufacturing, Cost Savings and Continuous Improvement initiatives while collaborating on capital projects and maintenance initiatives; requiring alignment to both Engineering/maintenance and Production teams. Additional support would include, but not limited to, Agriculture, Packaging and NPD.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead process optimization using statistical data. Including delivering design of experiments on the production line and the development of functional process control models.
• Investigate and implement new technologies for improved performance, quality and delivery.
• Lead the development and the achievement of the plant objectives across Safety Quality, Cost, Deliver, People and Environment (SQCDPE) operational framework.
• Leverage the McCain continuous improvement and Managing Daily Improvement (MDI) programs to instil lean manufacturing practices, tools and discipline to ensure plant competitiveness and sustainability.
• Collaborate with Agriculture on new cultivars and NPD on new products, specifically related to required technical knowledge/capability Leading and participating in audits for efficiency, safety, environmental, quality and food safety on a regular basis
• Engage with operators, Supervisors and Shift Managers on Line audits, equipment capability checks for optimized line performance and efficiency.
• Promote and support Best operating practices to align with global practices and procedures

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum is a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field
• At least 5 years relevant experience in a food production environment with experience in a similar role
• Proficient in the use of statistical methods, including Design of Experiments and Statistical Process Control
• Demonstrate the ability to work both independently and under immediate supervision, function effectively under time constraints and multi task based on the nature of the work.
• Have strong interpersonal and facilitation skills, along with excellent verbal and written English communication skills being essential.
• Technical and engineering aptitude