Continuous Improvement Manager (Engineering Focus)

Located in Toronto, ON

 

Continuous Improvement Manager (Engineering Focus)

 

Location: North York, ON

About the Company

Join a privately-owned bakery leader with over 40 years of excellence, deeply rooted in a people-first culture that values teamwork, respect and craftsmanship. Our state-of-the-art facilities combine tradition and innovation to produce artisan breads, croissants, bagels, puff pastry and more for domestic and global markets.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager with a strong engineering foundation to support a high-volume, automated bakery manufacturing operation. Reporting to the Director of Continuous Improvement, this role will focus on optimizing production systems, improving line performance, and driving efficiency across automated processes.

 

This role is ideal for someone who understands how high-speed production lines actually behave—not just in theory, but on the floor.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize automated, high-volume production lines to improve throughput, efficiency, and product consistency
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on process engineering, automation, and line performance optimization
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to troubleshoot bottlenecks and implement sustainable solutions
• Utilize data, KPIs, and real-time production metrics to identify inefficiencies and drive improvements
• Lead root cause analysis on downtime, waste, and quality issues, and implement corrective actions
• Support and enhance standard operating procedures (SOPs) and production standards
• Facilitate training and knowledge transfer to build a culture of continuous improvement on the production floor
• Maintain project documentation and ensure compliance with internal and regulatory requirements
• Research and apply industry best practices, particularly within automated bakery / manufacturing environments

Qualifications & Experience

• Engineering background required (Mechanical, Industrial, or related discipline strongly preferred)
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in continuous improvement, process engineering, or manufacturing engineering
• Direct experience in automated, high-volume food manufacturing environments—preferably commercial bakery or similar
• Strong understanding of production line automation, equipment efficiency, and process flow optimization
• Hands-on experience with root cause analysis, Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with Operations and Maintenance teams
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

What Success Looks Like

• Measurable improvements in line efficiency, uptime, and throughput
• Reduced downtime and waste across automated production systems
• Strong collaboration between Engineering, Maintenance, and Production teams
• CI initiatives that actually stick—no “flavour of the month” projects

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $ 80,000 – 90,000 annually (depending on experience)
• Bonus: Annual discretionary performance bonus
• Benefits: Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Vacation: Paid vacation annually
• Additional benefits and perks may be discussed during the recruitment process.

Pay Transparency

The salary range for this position is $80,000 – $90,000 annually, depending on experience, qualifications, and alignment with the role requirements.

Compliance & Equity Statement

Our client is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics.

Recruitment Process & Candidate Information

This posting represents an active hiring need. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

 

Please note that AI-based candidate screening or automated decision-making tools are not used as part of this recruitment process.

 

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