Continuous Improvement Engineer

<strong>We&rsquo;re a naan traditional company&hellip;<br /><br />Working at FGF Brands, there is never a dull moment! As a successful company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of.&nbsp;We have an&nbsp;<em>entrepreneurial&nbsp;</em>spirit which encourages all our team members to use their own&nbsp;<em>creativity</em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<em>out of the box</em>&nbsp;thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.</strong>

US-TX-San Antonio

FGF Brands USA

<p><strong>A Bakery That Runs Like A Startup</strong></p> <p><strong>We&rsquo;re not your average bakery. We&rsquo;re a team of passionate thinkers and doers that are challenging the idea of what a bakery can be. We operate like a startup, powered by creativity and a &lsquo;roll up your sleeves&rsquo; mentality, to give our customers the best possible product. Our offices are just like our thinking, open and modern. Our manufacturing facilities are state-of- the-art. We expect unconventional solutions from our team members, so we give them creative spaces to inspire and collaborate.</strong></p> https://www.fgfbrands.com/

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Full Time

Overview: <p><strong>To become the world&rsquo;s greatest baker, we need the world&rsquo;s greatest team members.</strong></p> <p>Reporting to the Site Leader, the Continuous Improvement Engineer will initiate and drive execution on projects related to standardizing best practices, continually reducing costs and increasing overall efficiencies; all within a fast-paced, high-growth food manufacturing environment.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><u>What FGF Offers:</u></strong></p> <ul> <li>FGF believes in Home Grown Talent, accelerated career growth with leadership training, unleashing your potential</li> <li>Competitive Compensation, Health &amp; Welfare Benefits including Vision &amp; Dental and flexible options at competitive premiums</li> <li>401k matching program</li> <li>Discount program - Restaurants, gyms, shopping, etc.</li> <li>Tuition reimbursement</li> </ul>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>As part of the Operational Excellence (OpEx) team, work on multiple projects related to operations, including Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sanitation, Quality, and Maintenance &amp; Reliability.</li> <li>Collect and analyze data following a structured methodology (DMAIC) to implement sustainable improvements in all aspects of Operations.</li> <li>Working with a multidisciplinary team, the OpEx Engineer will support planning and execution of key continuous improvement projects under the guidance of the OpEx Team Leader.</li> <li>Support commissioning activities of new equipment and manufacturing lines.</li> <li>Create an environment which continues to foster continuous improvement and lean manufacturing.</li> <li>Lead training sessions for multiple teams including Production, Sanitation, Quality, and Maintenance.</li> <li>Support troubleshooting and driving completion of projects to enable them to be brought to fruition.</li> <li>Ensure that a safe working environment is maintained at all times.</li> <li>Working in automation and development of prototype applications.</li> <li>Leverage AI and digital tools to analyze operational data, identify inefficiencies, and support data-driven continuous improvement initiatives.</li> <li>Use AI to enhance problem-solving, automate reporting, and improve documentation while ensuring insights are validated and aligned with on-ground operations.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li>Completed Post-Secondary education Engineering, Business Management or a related field.</li> <li>1+ years of experience in a Continuous Improvement role in manufacturing (co-op is considered).</li> <li>Certifications in Lean Six Sigma is an asset.</li> <li>Experience with Excel Advanced Functions and VBA is an asset.</li> <li>Experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, PowerApps, Power Automate, etc. or interest in learning) is an asset.</li> <li>Must have strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.</li> <li>Prior work experience in a food manufacturing environment is an asset.</li> <li>Must possess excellent analytical skills.</li> <li>Must have demonstrated ability to interact with others and is adept at leading and motivating a team.</li> <li>Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills are required.</li> <li>Flexible to work different work schedules when needed.</li> <li>Must be flexible, high energy and passionate in getting things done.</li> <li>Valid driver&rsquo;s license.</li> </ul> <br /> <p><strong><u>What is the recipe for a great career at FGF?</u></strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Working at FGF Brands, there is never a dull moment! FGF is a leading North American bakery company with facilities across the USA and Canada with a specialized focus across all key bakery categories, including naan, muffins, croissants, donuts, cakes, artisan breads and flatbreads.</p> <p>As an innovative company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of. We have an entrepreneurial spirit that encourages all our Team Members to use their own creativity and out-of-the-box thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>