Position Summary
Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Process Improvement Manager executes process improvement projects and supports process leaders in advancing their various projects. He/she also supports operations and ensures that knowledge is recorded to improve the process knowledge of all professions.
**The position is intended to be a succession for operational management positions.
Responsibilities
Coordination of improvement projects
- Coordinates process improvement projects linked to the plant's strategic plan.
- Support process leader specialists in project implementation.
- Facilitates workshops using a DMAIC project management approach.
- Manages changes brought about by new methods.
Operations support
- Supports the implementation of new products.
- Technical expert: Coach operations.
- Ensures line departures.
- Participates in various operational meetings.
Knowledge management
- Manages process knowledge, ensuring its recording, dissemination and use.
- Administers and uses POKA for instructions and troubleshooting guides.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in food science/engineering, chemical engineering or combined equivalence with relevant experience.
- Over 5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Interest in and ability in management.
- Relevant experience with various “Lean” approaches.
- Communicates effectively in 2 languages: French and English (spoken and written).
- Available to cover different shifts as needed.
- Available for occasional travel.