Junior Process Engineer | Bakery Manufacturing

Job Description

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Summary

As a Junior Process Engineer, you will work with the Engineering team on projects within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. These responsibilities are to be carried out in a manner which stresses safety, yields quality products and efficiently uses labor and materials.

 

What FGF Offers

• FGF believes in Home Grown Talent, accelerated career growth with leadership training. Unleashing Your Potential.
• Competitive Compensation, Health Benefits, & a generous flexible medical / Health spending account.
• RRSP matching program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - Restaurants, gyms, shopping etc.

Primary Responsibilities 

• Develop and assess processes pertaining to the production line and equipment usage, collaborating closely with the Engineering team.
• Uphold and enforce established Health & Safety, quality GMP, and company policies, procedures, and recognized practices.
• Conduct in-depth troubleshooting of major process issues that surpass the capabilities of the operating team members.
• Implement process control measures to maintain product quality and optimize the performance of all production lines.
• Devise new methods and equipment enhancements to improve productivity and streamline existing production line conditions.
• Learn and actively participate in discussions regarding operational challenges, Health & Safety protocols, food safety, maintenance, quality assurance, regulatory affairs, and fulfill documentation requirements.
• Translate product requirements into process and equipment functionality in collaboration with cross-functional teams such as Product Development.
• Ensure all process adjustments and improvements align with strict food safety, GMP, and regulatory requirements in a manufacturing environment.
• Analyze downtime events, identify inefficiencies, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Support commissioning, installation, and design of new or modified equipment and processes.
• Contribute to equipment and layout improvements using design tools (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks) where applicable.
• Actively engage with cross-functional teams (Operations, QA, Maintenance, IT) to understand challenges and drive process improvements.
• Undertake special projects related to various functional areas as required.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 2–5 years of hands-on exposure in food manufacturing environments or similarly regulated industries.
• Familiarity with data collection systems, including equipment systems.
• Experience tracking process parameters, losses, and inefficiencies using production data to drive improvements is highly valued.
• Ability to translate product requirements and operational needs into equipment functionality and process design.
• Experience working with imperial and/or metric measurement instruments, such as industrial scales, scanning systems, and vision systems, etc.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to deeply understand process parameters and their impact on product quality.
• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma methodologies and Root Cause Analysis is preferred.
• Experience with design tools such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks is an asset.
• Ability to identify inefficiencies, reduce waste, and improve product quality and line performance.
• High level of drive, ownership, and accountability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings or extended shifts as required by production demands.
• Valid Ontario G driver’s license and ability to travel between multiple production sites within the GTA.

What is the recipe for a great career at FGF?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. We have an entrepreneurial spirit 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.

 

In compliance with Ontario’s Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current, existing vacancy within our organization.

 

Disclaimer: The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills.  Please keep in mind that other duties may be added or this description may be amended at any time.

 

 

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