Position Summary
Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Process Lead executes process improvement projects and supports the Quality and Process Specialists in advancing their various projects. He/she also supports operations and ensures that knowledge is recorded in order to improve the process knowledge of all professions.
Responsibilities
Improvement Project Manager
- Executes process improvement projects linked to the plant's strategic plan;
- Supports quality and process specialists in project implementation;
- Facilitates workshops using a DMAIC project management approach;
- Helps identify improvement opportunities;
- Manages change brought about by new methods.
Operations support
- Implements new products;
- Technical expert: Coach operations;
- Ensures line departures;
- Participates in various operational meetings.
Process 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 or chemical science/engineering or equivalent combined with relevant experience;
- More than 5 years' relevant experience;
- Relevant experience with various “Lean” approaches;
- Interest in management;
- Be available to cover shifts as needed;
- Be available for occasional travel.