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Industrial Engineer in Quinte West at Kruger Products

Date Posted: 5/1/2023

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5/1/2023



Are you looking for a rewarding career with a dynamic and growing Canadian manufacturer?

Do you take pride in leading teams, developing and executing plans and driving efficiencies?

Kruger Products - Trenton is seeking an Industrial Engineer on a Temporary Contract to manage the safe and efficient operation of Converting Asset Lines. Assets for each line may include: tissue re-winder, wrappers, case packers, and core machines.

As an Industrial Engineer reporting to the Production Manager you will:

• Be responsible for the production of the required grades of finished product in accordance with quality specifications, at or better than budgeted volume levels and within budgeted per-case equivalent costs.
• Coordinate with maintenance to ensure the production equipment is maintained in good condition and preventive maintenance is supported to minimize reliability breakdowns.
• Lead and/or participate in root cause failure analysis efforts including the development and follow through of action plans to improve efficiencies.
• Identify opportunities to increase efficiency on assigned assets, reduce costs and reduce downtime for such things as grade changes, cleanings, etc.
• Be responsible for monitoring the paper quality and ensuring that all quality specifications are being met.
• Identify, coordinate and/or lead training opportunities for employees assigned to assets. This may include mentoring operational and troubleshooting skills, vendor training, OJT, participation in and/or manage the development of SOPs and standardizing best practices for operating the equipment.
• Manage and coordinate changeover activities for the lines to which they are assigned ownership.
• Conduct new product trials in an efficient and timely manner in conjunction with the quality and technical teams
• Track and manage production rates, machine efficiencies and waste, material usage, and maintenance performance on assigned lines using daily, weekly and monthly reports.

Fulfill an active supervision role.

Be a leader in order to optimize equipment efficiency and employee morale.

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Industrial, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering required.
• Preference for 2-5 years experience working with converting and/or high speed packaging equipment in a technical or operational capacity.
• Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally.
• Multi-task in a high-volume environment, anticipate production and drive improvement opportunities.
• Ability to work as part of a team and with production management.
• Provide consultation, coaching, facilitation or teaching with employees.
• Ability to plan, organize, execute and work to specific goals and objectives.
• Ability to change and adapt to new situations.
• Promote change and growth. Establish trust with employees through support, goal setting, action planning, and follow-up.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and other applicable software applications.
• Demonstrated experience with performance management and effective conflict resolution.

Kruger Products is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We thank all applicants for their interest in Kruger Products but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Kruger Products