Process Optimization Specialist Country Canada Location Hamilton, On Date Posted 04-28-2026

Maple Leaf Foods

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Base: $69,000 - $104,000 cad annually; bonus/equit...
On-site
Engineering or engineering technologist diploma
3-5 years engineering experience
Lean manufacturing principles
Maple Leaf Foods is seeking a Process Optimization Specialist to enhance manufacturing equipment and processes in Hamilton, Ontario. The ideal candidate will have engineering experience in food manufacturing and be proficient in Lean/Six Sigma methodologies to drive continuous improvement initiatives

Job Summary

  • The role involves driving manufacturing process improvements to increase capacity, efficiency, reliability, and cost performance within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
  • Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive health benefits starting on the first day of employment, including mental health programs and a defined contribution pension plan with company matching.
  • Candidates will partner closely with Operations and R&D to validate processes, ensure quality expectations are met, and maintain accurate BOMs while leading continuous improvement initiatives.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Maple Leaf Foods is seeking a Process Optimization Specialist to enhance manufacturing equipment and processes in Hamilton, Ontario. The ideal candidate will have engineering experience in food manufacturing and be proficient in Lean/Six Sigma methodologies to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Salary

Base: $69,000 - $104,000 CAD annually; Bonus/Equity: Annual short-term incentive plan included; Benefits: Health, wellness, pension, tuition reimbursement, volunteer days

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Engineering or Engineering Technologist Diploma
  • 3-5 years engineering experience
  • Lean manufacturing principles
  • MS Office and AutoCAD proficiency
  • Food manufacturing environment experience

Nice-to-have

  • Professional engineering designation
  • Fast-paced work environment adaptability
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Passion for sustainable protein goals

Key Requirements

  • College or university education in Engineering
  • 3–5 years of engineering experience
  • Proficiency in MS Office and AutoCAD

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