Black Belt

Maple Lodge Farms; Brampton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading poultry processing company is seeking a Black Belt to enhance organizational effectiveness through process improvements and stakeholder collaboration. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, Six Sigma Black Belt certification, and at least five years of project management experience. This role offers significant health benefits, a pension plan, onsite facilities, and a culture focused on teamwork and career advancement.

Benefits

Health benefits and pension plan

Weekly pay

Onsite Cafeteria

Discount at our Chicken Shop

Opportunities for career advancement

A culture valuing humility, family, and hard work

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification mandatory.
• At least five years of project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure performance improvement targets are met.
• Manage multiple projects effectively.
• Lead data collection and analysis initiatives.

Skills

Process improvement

Project management

Excellent communication

Strong analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Technical field

Tools

Six Sigma tools

Statistical analysis software

Job description

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Interested in joining Canada’s largest poultry processor? At Maple Lodge Farms, we’re passionate about our chickens and our people. We operate to the latest standards in technology, health, safety, and quality. As we expand and innovate, we’re looking for committed, team players to join our family. We are a family-owned Canadian company dedicated to excellence.

About The Role

The Black Belt will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to enhance organizational effectiveness, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The role involves acting as a change agent, coach, and mentor across departments to implement process improvements that benefit the company’s bottom line.

What’s in it for you?

• Health benefits and pension plan
• Weekly pay
• Onsite Cafeteria
• Discount at our Chicken Shop
• Opportunities for career advancement
• A culture valuing humility, family, and hard work

Responsibilities

• Ensure performance improvement targets are met as a senior leader
• Manage multiple projects from scope to benefits realization
• Lead data collection, analysis, solution development, and deployment
• Review project dashboards with executive teams
• Facilitate meetings and workshops across all levels
• Recommend efficiency improvements considering stakeholder requirements
• Standardize continuous improvement practices across the organization
• Manage change and communicate effectively about process changes
• Establish KPIs and measure the impact of improvements
• Develop documentation for stakeholders and leadership
• Use Six Sigma tools for data analysis and decision-making
• Coach employees on project execution and CI tools
• Build trust and collaborate effectively with colleagues
• Prioritize team work to deliver results
• Research industry trends to innovate processes
• Demonstrate leadership and team management skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Technical field
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification
• Project Management Professional (PMP) is an asset
• At least five years of project management experience
• Strong process improvement and project management knowledge
• Experience with change management models (e.g., ADKAR, Kotter)
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills
• Critical thinking and strategic planning abilities
• Technical skills with high emotional intelligence
• Willingness to embrace challenges and learn continuously
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks
• Advanced computer and statistical analysis skills

Maple Lodge Farms was established in 1955 and is Canada’s largest chicken processor, family-owned and committed to sustainability, humane practices, and community development.

Please note employment is conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check.

In accordance with Ontario Human Rights Code and AODA, accommodations are available upon request.

We thank all applicants; only those selected will be contacted.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industry: Food and Beverage Manufacturing