Continuous Improvement Lead - Marmac

Give and Go Prepared Foods; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in baked goods manufacturing is seeking a driven individual to enhance process improvements and achieve plant goals. This role offers the chance to work with cross-functional teams, implementing change management principles and optimizing processes. You will lead continuous improvement projects, coach employees, and contribute to a culture of excellence. Join a rapidly expanding company that values diversity and fosters a supportive environment for growth and innovation. If you're passionate about driving results and making a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Career Growth Opportunities

Supportive Work Environment

Commitment to Diversity

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Maintenance, Engineering, or Production in food manufacturing.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Plant Leadership in operational reviews and problem-solving initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional teams in continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Change Management

Data Analysis

Six Sigma

Lean Methodologies

Coaching

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

5S

Kanban

Visual Management

Job description

Give & Go Prepared Foods Corp. is a proud member of the Mondelēz family. We are a leading North American manufacturer of baked goods with over 30 years of experience. We offer opportunities for career growth and development in a team environment founded on respect, open communication, quality, and accountability. Our consumer brands include two-bite, Kimberley's Bakeshoppe, Mason St. Bakehouse, and The Worthy Crumb Pastry Co.

It’s an exciting time to be part of the Give & Go team as we are growing rapidly and want you to contribute to our bright future!

Job Overview:

This role is responsible for driving process and capability improvements to deliver breakthrough results and achieve plant goals. The role involves working with cross-functional teams to optimize and create new processes, identify areas for improvement, and foster a culture of continuous improvement through coaching.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Support Plant Leadership through participation in Daily Operational Reviews, problem solving initiatives, data analysis, metric reporting, and loss elimination to improve reliability and reduce waste.
2. Implement change management principles at all levels through coaching and employee engagement.
3. Achieve productivity targets by developing projects and best practices based on Loss Analysis.
4. Validate and optimize processes such as Changeovers, Sanitation, CIL, and Center lining.
5. Train teams on new tools like standard work, TPM, gap analysis, data analysis, and loss analysis to build employee capability.
6. Lead and support cross-functional teams in continuous improvement projects.

Recipe for Success:

1. Minimum of 3 years of experience in Maintenance, Engineering, or Production, preferably in food manufacturing.
2. Experience leading CI projects with methodologies like 5S, Kanban, Visual Management.
3. Six Sigma Certification is a strong asset.
4. Proven ability to lead transformation efforts, including change management and stakeholder engagement.
5. Ability to coach, inspire, and collaborate with managers, supervisors, and employees.
6. Influence at all organizational levels and make strategic decisions.
7. Ability to work within a corporate-wide lean standardization program and share best practices.
8. Strong analytical, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

What We Can Offer:

1. Opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding company committed to diversity and a strong company culture based on quality, communication, and respect.
2. A supportive environment that encourages sharing ideas, experimentation, and learning.

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply directly. Give & Go is committed to equal employment opportunity. For accommodations during the recruitment process, contact us at [e-mail], citing "AODA" in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.