Manufacturing Process Engineer

About the Company

Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. is a Canadian family-owned business with a global footprint, known for producing better-for-you snacks such as MadeGood and GOOD TO GO. The company is B-Corp certified and operates with a triple-bottom-line mindset, placing value on people, planet, and performance. Its culture emphasizes teamwork, humility, respect, accountability, adaptability, grit, and a sense of fun.

The organization is working toward a goal of doubling its business by 2027 and is looking for people who want to grow with the company while helping shape its future. Riverside encourages people to take ownership, move fast, learn continuously, and contribute meaningfully even when the path is challenging.

Role Overview

The Manufacturing Process Engineering Specialist will focus on designing, improving, developing, and implementing production methods that strengthen safety, quality, output, efficiency, and waste reduction across the plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and keep standard operating procedures and centerlines current so production remains consistent and aligned with quality and safety expectations.
• Drive day-to-day performance improvement initiatives, including higher line speed, better yield, lower scrap, and improved labor productivity.
• Work closely with R&D, project engineering, quality, and maintenance teams to solve production issues and support the successful rollout of new equipment and processes.
• Maintain a strong presence on the shop floor, review equipment and process performance, identify improvement opportunities, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Review production data, spot trends, and convert findings into practical recommendations for process optimization.
• Stay current on industry developments, new technologies, and regulatory expectations that affect manufacturing processes.
• Facilitate focused Kaizen events and guide teams through structured improvement activities.
• Build and update value stream maps, bottleneck studies, and loss Pareto analyses to identify priorities and growth opportunities.
• Use statistical process control and related quality tools to track performance and support continuous improvement.

Leadership Competencies

• Acts quickly and proactively when faced with new or difficult challenges.
• Delivers results consistently, even in demanding situations.
• Partners effectively with others to achieve shared goals.
• Improves workflows with a continuous-improvement mindset.
• Handles complex and sometimes conflicting information to solve problems.
• Adapts communication and approach to changing situations.
• Builds internal and external networks to support success.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
• Three to five years of experience in production, maintenance, or process engineering within a manufacturing setting, ideally in food manufacturing.
• Practical experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other process-improvement methods.
• Strong computer proficiency, including Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, and AI agent creation and maintenance.
• Willingness to travel to multiple sites in the GTA and support afternoon and weekend shifts as required.

Skills and Attributes

• Curious, continuous learner who actively builds knowledge and relationships with technical experts.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, process control, and equipment fundamentals.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and decision-making ability.
• Clear communicator with strong interpersonal skills and experience working across functions.
• Self-directed with a high level of initiative.
• Demonstrates humility in day-to-day work.

Compensation

The posted salary range for this role is CAD 75,000 to CAD 85,000 per year. Final pay will depend on experience, skills, education, training, and organizational needs, while also considering internal equity.

What Riverside Expects

• A values-led approach that prioritizes respect, teamwork, and resourcefulness without compromising standards.
• Comfort with ambiguity, problem-solving, and building processes while also using them.
• Willingness to work directly with people across all levels of the organization, from leadership to production teams.
• Commitment to personal growth, learning, and taking ownership of your career development.
• Gratitude and a collaborative mindset in a growing business environment.
• Ability to act as a Riverside brand ambassador by staying close to consumers and protecting product quality, availability, and experience.

What the Company Offers

• A comprehensive benefits program with company-paid coverage.
• RRSP matching or 401(k) matching.
• Eligibility for the company profit-sharing plan.
• Access to employee-led resource groups supporting mental health, sustainability, diversity, women, and LGBTQ+ rights.
• Career development through Riverside University and tuition reimbursement.
• An open-concept workplace that reflects the company’s values.

Additional Information

This is a newly opened vacancy. Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. is committed to inclusive and accessible hiring. Candidates who need accommodation during the interview process can request support when applying. The company also notes that technology-assisted tools, including automated systems, may be used to help review applications, but final hiring decisions are made by the talent acquisition and hiring teams.

How to Apply

Applicants were asked to send a resume by email with the job title in the subject line or use the application button provided in the original posting. No external links are included here.