Continuous Improvement Specialist

Agropur; Beauceville; On-site; CAD 98,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy cooperative in Canada seeks a Continuous Improvement Specialist in Beauceville. The role involves implementing Lean initiatives and managing Agropur’s Operating System. Candidates should have relevant degrees and 3-5 years of operations experience, with strong communication skills in French and basic English. This position offers a salary range of $98,400 to $123,000 and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Flexible group insurance plan

Retirement plan with company contributions

Opportunities to invest in your career

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in operations focused on performance management.
• Experience in a unionized environment.
• Knowledge of problem-solving processes such as A3, RCA, PDCA.

Responsibilities

• Implement Lean/6Sigma philosophy using AOS.
• Support teams and lead AOS implementation.
• Collaborate with the Corporate Operational Improvement Director.

Skills

Lean principles

Communication skills

Facilitation

Change management

Team mobilization

Education

University or college degree in engineering or relevant field

Job description

Job Type: Regular

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The Continuous Improvement Specialist, primarily based in Beauceville, will be responsible for implementing various Lean initiatives to achieve operational excellence. The Specialist will manage and contribute to the execution of Agropur’s Operating System (AOS) and play a key role in introducing new work methods, tools, and processes. Acting as a coach and catalyst, they will guide teams, coaches, and leadership toward productivity goals. Occasionally, they may also support plants in Québec and Amqui.

How Agropur invests in YOU:

• Recognition of years of service for vacation calculation;
• Flexible group insurance plan including telemedicine services;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Opportunities to invest in yourself (career development, etc.);
• Retirement plan with company contributions;
• Salary scale 006: $98,400 to $123,000 (Base salary will be determined based on academic background, experience, training, and job-related skills).

What’s involved in this role

The Continuous Improvement Specialist’s main responsibilities include:

• Implementing Lean/6Sigma philosophy using Agropur’s Operating System: loss analysis, daily management system (DMS) tools, problem-solving, SMED, FMEA, SIPOC, and more.
• Supporting teams and acting as a leader for all elements related to AOS implementation.
• Assisting in the execution of the plant’s strategic plan (OGSM) by working closely with union partners and local managers while developing teams and resources to achieve SQCDME objectives.
• Collaborating with the Corporate Operational Improvement Director to develop strategies based on financial and operational site assessments, identifying and managing initiatives aligned with the plant’s strategic plan and SQCDME dashboard.
• Leading workshops/training sessions to support AOS activities, including facilitating Kaizens/FI when needed.
• Motivating teams to work together toward common goals.
• Setting field objectives with different teams, driving change around these objectives, removing obstacles, and implementing problem-solving tools to ensure plant success.

What you need to join our team:

• University or college degree in engineering or another relevant field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in operations (continuous improvement, production, maintenance, distribution) focused on performance management.
• Understanding of union culture and experience working in a unionized environment.
• Mastery of Lean principles.
• Experience in change management.
• Knowledge of problem-solving processes: A3, RCA, PDCA.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and ability to mobilize teams to drive change.
• Availability for occasional travel to Agropur sites.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in French and intermediate English skills (English required to work with colleagues from other Canadian provinces).

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Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.