TOPPAN Packaging Americas specializes in designing and manufacturing sustainable, high-performance flexible and thermoformed packaging solutions for the food, beverage, medical and consumer goods industries. We offer products like transparent high barrier films, pouches, clamshells and trays, utilizing advanced technology to enhance product safety, visibility and environmental sustainability.

TOPPAN Packaging Americas operates as part of the global TOPPAN group, with 22 manufacturing facilities across North America, Latin America and Europe.

Want to learn more? Visit us at packaging.toppan.com

Summary Description Reporting to the Technical Manager, the Process Engineer I is responsible for achieving the highest level of reliability for plant equipment through committed support for the Global Performance System (GPS), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and strong ownership of the Maintenance Excellence process within the plant. The Engineer will have a challenging variety of responsibilities to lead and support the 5S/Daily Team Maintenance (DTM) pillar. The 5S process is utilized to organize and maintain the workplace environment to increase productivity and safety, reduce waste and eliminate non value-added activities. DTM will ensure the proactive prevention of equipment breakdowns and off-quality and result in process continuous improvement, reliability, stability and sustainable results.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Work closely with all partners and vendors to develop strategies and programs to drive process improvements
• Support Lean-Six Sigma, DMAIC and TPM processes, reviews and audits
• Have direct involvement in standardization/improvements related to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Process Optimization and Improvement: Analyzing current slitting processes to identify inefficiencies and developing new methods to increase throughput, reduce waste, work closely with other process engineers and production team to prevent defects from print / lamination heading to slitting. Standardize process of splicing / flagging material, maximize roll / pallet qty.
• Troubleshooting and Problem Solving: Diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues with slitting machinery and processes, such as uneven tension, misalignment, or material defects. New to IMS - setting of shear knives for optimum cuts on the new IMS, equipment programing on how stop at flags, change out the complete counter-knife assembly
• Quality: Implementing and monitoring quality control measures, ensuring that all slitted products meet precise customer specifications
• Equipment Management: Working with operators, maintenance department, and equipment suppliers, evaluating and recommending new technology or tooling replenishment
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting production data to monitor performance, identify trends, and report findings to senior management.
• Training: Developing technical training materials and conducting training sessions for slitter operators and maintenance personnel to enhance team competence and ensure adherence to best practices.

Position is located out of Mississauga, ON facility and 100% onsite We’d Love To Hear From You If

• Possess a BSc in Industrial, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
• Have a minimum of two (2) years of manufacturing experience working in and leading a Continuous Improvement Environment
• Have experience in Flexible Packaging, specifically in maintenance
• Are highly proficient in Microsoft Office and CMMS system

At TOPPAN Packaging Americas, We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support our employees’ overall wellbeing. This includes competitive pay, robust benefits, and programs that help you thrive both personally and professionally. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary based on your work location, employment classification, or collective bargaining agreement . Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
• Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family
• Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We are committed to providing a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to contribute to their fullest potential. We also provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment processes. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.