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Process Controller

Location: 

Brantford, ON, CA, N3V 0A8

At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future. We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate Employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide. We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond!

Vacancy Status: Active vacancy (currently recruiting).

 

About the role:

 

This position provides process design, implementation/commissioning services and maintenance support of manufacturing processes and equipment. Process services may include equipment specification, process design, and product development/improvement as well as knowledge of continuous improvement principles. The Process Controller is cognizant and understanding of food and employee safety and ensures application in their daily functions.

 

Key responsibilities:

 

  • Analyze process requirements and evaluate equipment/systems to ensure deliverables meet or exceed manufacturing and process specifications.

  • Apply continuous improvement principles, using tools such as 5S, Kaizen, and process measurement to reduce variation, defects, and cycle time.

  • Evaluate and recommend new process technologies that enhance performance, reduce costs, and improve product quality and manufacturing methods.

  • Analyze data trends to assess scale‑up, functionality, and process performance, improving quality, consistency, productivity, efficiency, and risk levels.

  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Quality, Maintenance, Commercial, Operations) to meet product specifications and production schedules.

  • Conduct observations, measurements, and data collection; interpret findings and generate reports, flow diagrams, and charts.

  • Support Production and HR in developing work instructions and training materials.

  • Monitor and improve plant efficiency, output, and safety while assessing the adequacy of existing processes and equipment.

  • Ensure all operations comply with required regulations and safety standards; maintain accurate documentation and execute hands‑on production trials.

  • Liaise with process engineers and related teams, ensuring all food safety and employee safety requirements are met or exceeded.

 

About you:

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Food Science, Food Technology, Industrial Engineering or an equivalent field). 

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in the field of similar function/position – preferably a food manufacturing environment.

  • Intermediate level skills with Microsoft Office software.

  • Experience working with minimal supervision.

  • Experience with SAP an asset.

  • Bilingual (English/French) an asset.

  • Travel requirements: occasional 25%

  • Must be able to freely move around entire facility. 

  • Must be able to lift 55 lbs

  • Ability to work in and be exposed to heat. 

 

 

Compensation: Annual Range: $57,440 - $71,800 CAD

Working Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm

Shift Details: Monday to Friday

At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.

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