Continuous Improvement Manager

C.H. Guenther & Son; Brampton; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health

Dental

Pension plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

C.H. Guenther & Son is seeking a Process Improvement Specialist to drive Lean/TPM-based improvements across manufacturing sites. You will design and document centerlines, standards, and standard work to reduce variation and cost while enhancing safety and quality.

Reporting to Global CID, you’ll lead Kaizen events, roll out GPS playbooks, and develop training materials. The role requires hands-on manufacturing experience, strong collaboration across shifts, and a focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• BS degree in process/industrial engineering or related field with equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in food/high-speed manufacturing.
• Experience in continuous improvement tools and lean/ TPM principles.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains updated process flow of critical plant operations.
• Leads Kaizen events to eliminate waste and improve line efficiency.
• Creates standard work, training manuals, and SOPs for training and operations.
• Supports GPS rollout and plant-wide productivity initiatives.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Statistical analysis

Equipment design

PLC controls

SAP/ERP

MS Office

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Process/Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP/ERP

Redzone

Excel

Job description

Enhance Manufacturing Sites through implementation of process improvements including technical and work process advancements following Lean/TPM principles and utilization of appropriate continuous improvement tools. This includes development and documentation of technical and operational processes. Design, creating and implementation of centerlines, process improvements, process standards, standard work that deliver reduction in process variation, safety/quality/cost/delivery improvements, and overall manufacturing enhancements. This role will be part of the global continuous improvement organization and indirectly report to the Global Continuous Improvement Director.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains updated process flow of the plants operational critical process.
• Supporting the roll out of the Guenther Productivity System (GPS). Lead and execute GPS Playbooks for the pillars.
• Works with supervisors, managers, and operators to identify and document work processes, including those required for machine operators, maintenance, safety, and quality.
• Developing and maintaining standard work to ensure consistency across shifts. This involves production of detailed training and process documents for use in training and production operations, including training manuals, standard operating procedure, certifications for roles and support the digital platforms.
• Designing and developing future production capacities by participating in design meetings; coordinating with Research & Development regarding product changes and improvements; and updating SOPs to incorporate the changes.
• Lead MUV and process improvement Kaizen events to eliminate food and process waste, increase line efficiencies, and improve site sustainability.
• Lead the Operational Excellence Improvement teams through digital technology and serve as plant champion for all continuous improvement events.
• Champion site productivity roadmap projects and fuel to grow process to enable a reduction in cost of goods sold (COGS).
• Lead automation projects to reduce overall cost to service.
• Lead vertical startups for new manufacturing equipment/line installations.
• Flexibility to work non-standard hours as needed, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements:

Education/Certifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Process, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering or Food Science preferred or equivalent work experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in food manufacturing or high-speed manufacturing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Continuous improvement of tools and process
• Statistical process analysis
• Equipment design, mechanical, electrical, and process development
• PLC controls experience is an asset.
• Proficient use of computers, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote), SAP/ERP, Redzone and other related applications or software.
• Excellent communication and coaching skills.
• Meticulous and organized.
• Project Management skills
• Initiative-taking and able to work under time constraints and deadlines.
• Firsthand work ethic.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• N/A

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

• Typical work in an office and manufacturing facility environment.
• Work involves daily and frequent exposure to unusual elements, such as dirt, dust, fumes, odors, darkness and/or poor lighting, noise, and vibration. Seasonal exposure to weather elements to include, but not limited to, extreme temperatures, wetness, and humidity.
• Work environment involves daily exposure to physical risks and hazards, such as working around mechanical equipment, mechanical hazards, forklifts, chemical hazards, electrical hazards, fire and explosives hazards, communicable diseases.
• Position requires the ability to stand; walking around office, warehouse, and plant; lifting and carrying packages up to fifty pounds; utilizing fine dexterity; and reaching, kneeling, crawling, and twisting daily.

Expectations:

• Will demonstrate, promote, and exemplify the Company’s Core Values.
• The role will execute the top global CI priorities and strategy from CHG SC and execute plant priorities and strategies to deliver site Gross Productivity, Asset/ Process Improvement and Critical to Quality CI.
• The Site Operations Director and Global CID will annually set Collaboration Goals and Expectations.

We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefit programs that include extended health, dental, pension plan, employee assistance program, wellness programs, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, disability insurance, paramedical services, employee referral program, paid time off, and more!

For additional information about our company, go to www.chg.com.

$95,250.00 - $152,400.00 CAD

This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as the final offer amount may vary based on factors including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, along with geographic location. C.H. Guenther & Son also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, Retirement Savings options, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.

The Company welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.