Process Control Engineer

Position Title: Process Control Engineer

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time ​

Position Location: Florenceville Potato

Requisition ID: 34008

About McCain

At McCain, we're feeding the world: from French fries to cakes, we contribute to the important role food plays in people's lives. That's why we're dedicated to ensuring our core values—Family, Authentic, Trusted, and Quality—shine through every day. As a privately owned family company with over 60 years of experience, a presence in more than 160 countries, and a global team of 22,000 people, our values and culture are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that we can work together, along with our business and community partners, to bring sustainable growth and positive change today, tomorrow, and for generations to come. Join us and see how you can MAKE IT at McCain!

Why join the McCain family.

• Your Life - we're here to help you fulfil your potential, flourish, and thrive in work and life.
• Your Success - work alongside passionate individuals who are committed to supporting your career ambitions, drive, and success.
• Your Impact - we want you to make a meaningful, lasting impact for you, for your colleagues, and for the business.

McCain is a place where you can grow from the ground up, so join us and see how you can MAKE IT at McCain.

About the role.

In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and interested in helping each other create good work experiences. We think about the customer and make doing business with McCain easy.

McCain Foods Florenceville, NB is currently seeking a Process Control Engineer.

The purpose of this role is to optimize the Florenceville French Fry and Potato specialties production process through statistical process control and standard recipe management. The role also serves as a functional lead on any new product launches, PST's, and Global Best Operating Practices (BOP's). This position has cross-functional work with the Maintenance department through commissioning, start-up management on new equipment installations, as well As the Quality department through First Time Quality improvement projects and QC measurement systems analysis.

Leadership Principles.

Our principles, each with related practices, guide our actions across the organization. Together, they address how McCain interacts with our customers and employees, and how we work as individuals and collectively to find success. While each role adheres to the Leadership Principles, individual roles may focus more on a specific principle or principles.

We are customer obsessed. Customers are our starting point. By understanding their needs and leveraging data and consumer insights, we drive mutual success.

We think big and plan ahead. Through ambition, curiosity, and smart risks, we can accomplish goals, refine processes, and innovate to scale success.

We bring out the best in our people. We create safe spaces for our people so that trust and empowerment come naturally. Inclusion is about listening first, showing humility, and working together.

We act like owners. Together, we clear obstacles and do the work that makes us all successful and proud to be part of McCain.

Accountabilities:

• Serves as functional lead for process optimization using statistical process control, including performing design of experiments on the production line and the development of functional process control models
• Assist in the development and execution of Process Control training programs
• Continuous Improvement Projects and development tools to improve processes
• Perform studies on measurement systems (MSA) to ensure proper calibration protocols are in place and actions are taken when calibration systems fail
• Monitor products and processes for conformance to standards, assists in prompt and thorough investigation when product safety may be compromised and minimize the amount of out of spec /held product
• Develop process control implementation packages
• Lend technical assistance as required to production, maintenance and sanitation personnel
• Liaison between corporate R&D team and plant management to ensure efficient handover of new product development, PST's, and Product Optimization
• Assist in the adaptation of new products and new process procedures to production routine
• Lead BOP's (Best Operating Practices) for safety, quality, cost and delivery on a regular basis
• Assist in initiation and implementation of the preparation of new or revised product specifications, process parameters, and procedures
• Assist with the introduction of new processes or equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Post-secondary diploma/degree in Food Science, Engineering or a related field
• 3-5 years' experience in food manufacturing operations
• 3-5 years' Quality experience in food processing
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate technical knowledge with production activities
• Proficient use of statistical methods
• Knowledge of root cause analysis tools to be used on mechanical and processing issues
• Must have working knowledge of food safety and sanitation principles and practices, computer systems and production processes and equipment used in the food industry
• Prior experience in capital projects is an asset
• Advanced computer skills
• Outstanding interpersonal skills; ability to foster positive working relationships
• Strong aptitude for numbers and analyzing information
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• A self-starter with ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Excellent problem solving and coaching abilities
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize

Additional Information:

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The benefits of working for McCain.

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Pension Benefits
• Career Development & Education Reimbursement Assistance
• Apprenticeship, Internship, & Coop support and opportunities

We are McCain: this statement is about our power collectively and our importance individually, your impact is a significant part of the business. Our winning culture focuses on authenticity and trust so we can always bring out the best in our people. Here, you have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive while being yourself. Join our team to see why we're better together.

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McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.

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Job Family: Manufacturing; Engineering & Technical
Division: NA Potato Manufacturing
Department: ​Florenceville Potato Production ​
Location(s): CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Florenceville-Bristol || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Bathurst || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Centreville || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Edmundston || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Fredericton || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Grand Falls || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Hartland || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Moncton || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Saint John || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Somerville

Company: McCain Foods (Canada)