Introduction

Working at Wonderbrands, 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.We have an “entrepreneurial” mindset which encourages all our team members to use their own “creativity” and “out of the box” thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.

Overview

Reporting to the Continuous Improvement Leader, the Continuous Improvement Engineer will work on continuous improvement projects related to continually reducing costs and increasing overall efficiencies; all within a fast-paced, high-growth food manufacturing environment.

What Wonderbrands Offers:

- Wonderbrands believes in Home Grown Talent and accelerated career growth
- Competitive Compensation, Health, and Dental Benefits
- Pension plan with matching contribution
- Incentive programs
- Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - Restaurants, gyms, shopping, etc.

Location:

Mississauga / Etobicoke, ON (Travel to various facilities may be required).

Responsibilities

- Implement and drive standard work, including appropriate communication boards and problem-solving systems focused on core operations.
- Participates and performs assessment - daily leadership round on the floor, with coaching of operators, and owning follow up to drive improvement.
- Continuously challenging the status quo to drive culture change at the Bakery towards a methodical, data-driven approach to problem solving with an emphasis on root cause problem solving and sustaining improvements.
- Shares site performance weekly and monthly with the Bakery Leader.




- Identifies gaps in CI implementation against the plan and develops action steps with CI leader and Bakery leadership team.
- Collects, compiles and analyzes performance and/or financial data that supports process improvement, cost reduction activities, and/or manufacturing optimization (labor, Waste, OEE).
- Develops insights from data evaluation to understand trends, root causes of problems, and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Utilize project management tools to track progress and provide status updates on key projects with Bakery project teams including leading sub-tracks of projects through to implementation.
- Assist with capital improvements recommendations.
- Have a forward view, working closely with Bakery Leader and Finance on the Bakery productivity pipeline and continued focus of eliminating inefficiencies and waste at the Bakery.
- Lead Continuous Improvement project teams, educate team members and spread the Continuous Improvement Culture throughout the organization.

Requirements

- Completed Post-Secondary education (Industrial, Mechanical, or Chemical) Engineering.
- Training in Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt) is an asset.
- Prior work experience in a food manufacturing environment is an asset.
- Must possess excellent analytical skills.
- Must have demonstrated ability to interact with others and is adept at leading and motivating a team.




- Flexible to work different work schedules when needed.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills are required.
- Must have strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Must be adaptable, high energy and passionate in getting things done.
- Must have a valid G Driver's License and access to a reliable vehicle.
- Must be willing to travel to different sites within Ontario and Canada.
- Must be willing to work flexible shifts (including weekends) as per business and operational needs.

Wonderbrands Group Competencies

Adaptive Intelligence -

Team Members respond effectively to challenges by evolving their skills, mindset, and approach.

- Flexibility, Agility, Adaptability: Thrives in dynamic environments by embracing continuous change. Quickly adjusts to new priorities and actively seeks innovative solutions. Uses setbacks as opportunities for growth and applies a relentless focus on improving outcomes. Approaches challenges with a proactive, solutions-driven mindset and openness to feedback.
- Calculated Risk-Taking: Makes strategic decisions by evaluating options and creating contingency plans.

Collaborative Intelligence -

Team-oriented intelligence empowers teams to unlock collective strengths and achieve results through synergy and mutual trust.

- Team First and Collaboration: Engages with Team Members and colleagues, builds relationships, and fosters an inclusive, innovative workplace.

Entrepreneurial Intelligence -

Equips Team Members to identify opportunities, overcome setbacks, and move ideas to execution effectively.

- Continuous Improvement: Drives inn

📌 Continuous Improvement Engineer (Toronto)
🏢 Wonder Brands
📍 Toronto