Production Engineer (Maitake Mushroom Cultivation) Job

Production Engineer (Maitake Mushroom Cultivation)
Shogun Maitake Canada Co., Ltd.

Job details:
Location: London, ON
Salary: $41.86 hourly for 35 hours per week
1 Vacancy
Employment groups: Youth, Persons with disabilities, Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada
Terms of employment: Permanent, Full time
Start date: As soon as possible
Benefits: Performance-based bonus, Free on-site parking, Health benefits (manager-level coverage), Dental Plan, Vision Care
Employment conditions: Morning, Day, Overtime

Qualification:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English are required;
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or a closely related discipline or equivalent practical experience is required;
- 3–5 years of hands-on experience as a Production or Process Engineer in Indoor Specialty Mushroom cultivation is required;
- Direct knowledge and experience with Specialty Mushroom Production equipment and systems are required;
- Knowledge and practical experience with Japanese Maitake cultivation are required.

Job duties:
- Design and modify specialty mushroom cultivation equipment, fixtures, and production systems to improve yield, stability, and efficiency;
- Plan and optimize facility layout, material flow, and process flow to enhance safety and production capacity;
- Develop and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all key processes, including spawn handling, substrate preparation, incubation, fruiting, harvesting, and post-harvest processing;
- Analyze production data, conduct motion and yield-loss studies, and identify root causes of inefficiency to propose cost-saving improvements;
- Lead preventive maintenance programs, troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and environmental control systems, and coordinate with external vendors as needed;
- Implement and maintain food-safety and quality systems (GMP, HACCP, etc.) to ensure compliance with regulatory and customer standards;
- Integrate automation and process-control technologies (sensors, PLC, SCADA) to stabilize environmental conditions and reduce human variability;
- Collaborate with procurement, R&D, and suppliers to evaluate and select new machinery, materials, and process components for cost-effective scale-up;
- Train and mentor production staff in equipment operation, process control, safety procedures, and continuous improvement methods (Lean, 5S, Kaizen);
- Lead projects to improve productivity, reduce material and energy consumption, and enhance safety and ergonomics in the workplace;
- Prepare technical reports, capital project proposals, cost-benefit analyses, and other documentation for management and cross-functional teams.

Additional information:
- Computer skills: MS Office; CAD (not mandatory);
- Areas of expertise: Design, Operations, Reliability Engineering;
- Industry experience: Maitake mushroom cultivation;
- Specialization: Production systems, Process improvement;
- Travel: Occasional international travel or training;
- Work environment: Work under pressure and within time-sensitive production schedules;
- Job location: 6188 Colonel Talbot Road, London, ON N6P 1J1.

How to apply:
By email: [email protected]
Please indicate “Production Engineer – Application” in the subject line and attach your English resume and cover letter.

Health/Dental Benefits, Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave, Other Benefits