Global Process Excellence Lead

Hartmann North America; Brantford; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging company in Brantford, Ontario seeks a Global Process Excellence Lead to optimize processes across global functions. This role requires a minimum of 8 years experience in process optimization, ideally in planning and logistics. You will engage with various stakeholders, lead workshops, and develop digital solutions. Strong communication skills and a Bachelor’s degree are essential. Competitive salary and generous benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual Variable Compensation

Safety Shoe Allowance

Professional Career Development opportunity

Education Reimbursement & Training Opportunities

Group Health insurance benefits

Group Retirement pension plan

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Supportive Work-Life Balance

‘Random/Float Day’ Off

Fun, Employee-Led Social Events

Recognition Through Employee Awards

Weekly Pay Schedule for Hourly Employees

Allowance for Safety Boots and Prescription Glasses

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in global process optimization.
• Extensive experience in facilitating process workshops.
• Proven ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Bachelor’s degree required; lean certification is a plus.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Document existing administrative business processes and optimize workflows.
• Lead process workshops for redesign initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement in alignment with business strategy.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Implement change management strategies.

Skills

Global process optimization

Planning

Customer Service

Logistics & Inventory

Facilitating process workshops

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Lean certification

ERP systems

Automation solutions

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Hartmann Canada Inc, in Brantford, Ontario is a division of Hartmann North America. We are the world leader of moulded fibre egg cartons. The demand for moulded fibre and environmentally sustainable products is rapidly increasing. Hartmann has committed and invested in this area to meet the growing demand of our products.

Job Description

We’ve established a brand-new Global Process Excellence team, and we are on the lookout for a dynamic and experienced Global Process Excellence Lead for planning, customer service and logistics & inventory to join our efforts. In this role, you will be a key player in driving global optimization initiatives across our organization and defining processes that will lay the foundation for process excellence governance.

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Global Process Excellence Lead with deep expertise in process optimization and digital transformation. This is a hands‑on, high‑impact role that spans multiple global functions, primarily across Europe and North America. You will work closely with regional PEX teams, IT, and other key stakeholders to drive changes, streamline processes, and leverage digital solutions to work smarter and more efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with regional PEX teams and key stakeholders to document existing administrative business processes, brainstorm on new ideas, identify opportunities for process improvements, and support the business in optimizing workflows.
• Lead process workshops for redesign initiatives, ensuring that global business processes are efficient, while allowing for necessary local exceptions.
• Drive continuous improvement, aligning process changes with business strategy in collaboration with the PEX Steering Committee.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to process efficiency, identifying deficiencies, and providing recommendations to the PEX Steering Committee.
• Partner with functional managers to implement change management strategies and cultivate a process excellence mindset throughout the organization.
• Collaborate with IT business partners to develop and implement digital solutions and participate in relevant change board meetings.
• Develop and maintain process excellence standards within the governance framework.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends in process excellence, digitalization, and governance practices.

Your Role

Your work will directly contribute to shaping the future way of working in our key business processes globally.

You will be part of a virtual international team working across Europe and North America, reporting directly to the Head of Global Process Excellence at our Danish HQ, who reports to the Director of Digitalization and IT.

Key Skills & Experience

• Minimum 8 years of experience in global process optimization, with a strong background in Planning, Customer Service and Logistics & Inventory, identifying, documenting, and improving business processes.
• Extensive experience in facilitating process workshops and working with a structured process management framework in an international environment.
• Proven ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels, with excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Comfortable working in a global setting with diverse cultures and varying interests.
• Bachelor’s degree (minimum requirement).
• Lean certification (Green Belt or higher) is a plus.
• A good understanding of ERP systems, AI and automation solutions is highly desirable.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Personal Traits

We are looking for someone who is structured, proactive, and collaborative. You should be a self‑starter who thrives in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional, and international environment. Your curiosity, energy, and ability to think outside the box will allow you to challenge existing processes and push the organization toward improvement. You are motivated by working with stakeholders to identify innovative solutions and optimizing workflows, and you engage respectfully with people at all levels of the organization.

Travel Requirements

This role requires you to travel internationally (primarily North America and Europe) for approximately 30‑45 days per year.

Location Requirements

This position requires on‑site presence at our Brantford, ON office, so candidates must reside in Canada and be located near Brantford.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Annual Variable Compensation
• Safety Shoe Allowance
• Professional Career Development opportunity
• Education Reimbursement & Training Opportunities
• Group Health insurance benefits
• Group Retirement pension plan
• Employee and Family Assistance Program

Benefits

• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Extended Health Benefits
• Dental Care
• Vision Care
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

Additional Perks

• Supportive Work‑Life Balance
• A ‘Random/Float Day’ Off
• Fun, Employee‑Led Social Events
• Recognition Through Employee Awards
• Weekly Pay Schedule for Hourly Employees
• Allowance for Safety Boots and Prescription Glasses
• And so much more!

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In compliance with Ontario’s Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current, existing vacancy within our organization.

Hartmann Packaging is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to meeting the needs of applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), 2005. If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please contact our Human Resources team.