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.