Phyto Organix Foods Inc. is a newly founded Alberta based Agribusiness that will process locally grown yellow peas into products destined for consumer-packaged food.  The company is using state of the art technology in this new and exciting industry to become Alberta’s first wet fractionation facility and the first net zero wet fractionation facility in North America.  With a dedicated focus on culture, Phyto is working to create an environment that encourages employees to learn, grow and develop as professionals while pioneering a new industry in Alberta. 

Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will be responsible for optimizing the facility, as well as developing effective systems and processes.

 What you will be doing:

• Initiate and implement best practices (product safety and quality, manufacturing capacity, process chemistry, etc.)
• Design and develop all aspects of the HACCP and GMP program including: sanitation, sampling, microbiological and chemical food safety, hygiene and product specification
• Build and develop processes to support optimum production, safety, and performance
• Identify improvement and optimization opportunities
• Provide technical expertise in the construction, design, commissioning, and overall operation of the facility
• Participate in strategic business planning activities
• Develop collaborative partnerships with other subject matter experts
• Develop KPIs to track productivity, capacity utilization, and food safety
• Maintain outstanding health and safety performance

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (in Engineering or Applied Science - Chemical, Industrial, Mechanical, or Food)
• Licensed Professional Engineer (ideally from the APEGA or equivalent provincial association)
• 5 – 10+ years of Process Engineering experience in a Lean manufacturing environment (food manufacturing highly desired)
• Experience with HACCP and GMP programs
• Experience in development and implementation of continuous improvement processes and procedures in a manufacturing environment
• Robust understanding of standards and regulations governing food facilities
• Strong analytical skills and fact-based decision-making capability

Work environment:

• During construction, this position will be split between downtown Calgary and Strathmore, Alberta.  It will be full time in Strathmore after facility start-up
• The candidate will report to the Plant Manager

What we offer:

• We provide a total reward program including competitive base salary, annual bonus incentive, group health benefits and the opportunity to participate in long-term incentive programs.

We are partnering with Lock Search Group to assist in filling this position.