About the role#
As a Process Optimization Intern, you will focus on developing, configuring, and optimizing industrial processes related to powder production. You will work alongside the Production and Technical Managers to measure performance and interpret data to drive process improvements.
What you'll do#
- Assist in implementing KPIs and controls to measure production losses and identify improvement opportunities.
- Perform daily plant audits to detect losses and ensure recipe standardization across key processes like receiving, batching, processing, filling, cleaning, and water push.
- Communicate with operators and supervisors to gather insights and support action plans for loss reduction.
- Maintain loss tracking and mapping, while analyzing production sequences to pinpoint root causes.
- Monitor COD results and correlate them with plant activities to identify raw material losses.
- Analyze CIP and dump data to support optimization.
- Contribute to process improvement projects across the plant.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, BioChemical Engineering, Microbiology, or a related field.
- A basic understanding of dairy processes, including pasteurization, cheese making, butter making, and dairy powders.
- Good knowledge of Excel and VBA.
- An understanding of KPIs.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Effective communication and listening skills.
- Ability to work independently and adapt to changing environments.
- Proven attention to detail with the ability to see the big picture.
- Previous manufacturing experience is an asset.
Location & details#
- Location: Winchester, Ontario, Canada.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: 4 or 8 months (rolling).
- Compensation: $24.00 - $29.00 per hour, plus 8% vacation pay.
- Benefits: Health and dental benefits starting on day one.
About Lactalis Group
Lactalis Group is a family-owned dairy company founded in 1933 by André Besnier in Laval, France. The company produces milk, cheese, butter, cream, and other dairy ingredients across 250 production sites. It operates in approximately 100 countries and employs 80,000 people. The business maintains a portfolio of both global and regional brands.
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