Manufacturing Continuous Improvement Specialist

Lactalis Canada; Belleville; On-site; CAD 79,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Program

Vacation 4 weeks

Pension match 6%

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer day

Learning & development

Career advancement

Job summary

Lactalis Canada is seeking a Manufacturing Continuous Improvement Specialist to drive CI initiatives at our Belleville, Ontario plant. You will assess plant KPIs, lead optimization efforts, and develop corrective actions to improve safety, quality, OEE, capacity, labor costs, and customer satisfaction.

The role requires an engineering degree (Industrial preferred), 3+ years in production ops, and strong leadership in continuous improvement. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree (Preferably Industrial) or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in production operations.
• Experience in leading work teams in continuous improvement.
• Experience motivating employees in a unionized environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess KPI’s to identify opportunities for improvement via problem analysis.
• Lead CI initiatives and investigate root causes of performance loss.
• Develop SOPs and applicable training to implement changes.
• Develop multi-functional CI teams and coordinate cross-department work.
• Support PM programs, maintenance initiatives, and equipment performance.
• Collaborate with internal/external resources to design engineered solutions.
• Investigate failures and eliminate root causes to improve uptime.
• Identify opportunities to improve asset health and line OEE.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Team leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Engineering degree (Industrial preferred)

B.Sc. or equivalent

Tools

CAD

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title

Manufacturing Continuous Improvement Specialist

Location

Belleville, Ontario

About Us

Welcome to Lactalis Canada! We’re proud to be Canada’s #1 branded dairy company and to be consistently recognized as one of the country’s top employers by Forbes. Our purpose is to enrich and nurture the lives of Canadians by offering the best of dairy from Canada’s favourite dairy brands like Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, Balderson, Astro and Lactantia. In fact, our products can be found in over 90% of Canadian refrigerators in any given time. As part of Lactalis Group, the world’s leading dairy company, we remain focused on innovation and quality and are seeking like-minded individuals to join us as we continue our growth journey.

About the opportunity

Through assessment of plant Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s), Manufacturing Optimization, continuous improvement initiates investigations and measurements to identify opportunities to improve overall performance in the areas of Safety, Quality, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), capacity utilization, labour costs, productivity and customer satisfaction. Develop and implement corrective actions or Continuous Improvements (CI’s) and reports on results of process improvements.

The attributes we are looking for

• Promote a focus on excellence and remain updated on plant KPI’s to identify opportunities for improvement through use of problem analysis.
• Conduct measurements and trending analysis on manufacturing processes to determine root cause of performance loss. Identify manufacturing and maintenance bottlenecks and determine optimum performance speeds and labour crewing.
• Recommend procedural and/or process changes, while implementing same to improve overall performance e.g. SOP development and applicable training.
• Develop multi functional CI teams and liaise with other departments for the setup and execution of initiatives including improving overall crewing performance, CI trials and process improvements.
• Act as liaison between production and maintenance during implementation of changes in Project Management (PM) programs, sanitary maintenance program, or troubleshooting of equipment performance issues to ensure smooth completion.
• Liaise with internal/external resources to design and implement engineered solutions to improve line OEE.
• Carry out investigations into failures to eliminate their root causes.
• Identify and implement opportunities for improvement of Asset Health to optimize plant up time.

What you will bring

• Engineering degree (Preferably Industrial), B.Sc., or equivalent relevant work experience
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in production operations
• Experience in leading work teams in continuous improvement
• Experience in motivating employees and in working in a team culture to development employee involvement (preferably in a unionized environment)
• Experience in generation of specification for new equipment and commissioning of new equipment
• Knowledge of engineering and continuous improvement
• Organizational , communication and coaching skills
• Excellent team leadership skills
• Excellent problem solving and decision making skills
• Proficient with standard office computer technology such as Lotus Notes and Microsoft Office products, as well as CAD, SAP and experience with automation
• Ability to produce financial analysis reports
• Detail oriented

What Lactalis will offer

Lactalis Canada believes in rewarding its people with the following comprehensive benefits package and perks:

• A Performance-Based Bonus System
• 4 Weeks of Vacation
• A Pension Program with an Employer Match at 100% of up to 6%
• Tuition reimbursement plan of up to $3,000/year
• A Volunteer Day to give back to your community
• Learning and Development opportunities
• A commitment to internal career advancement with potential for international mobility

Our ESG commitment

Our ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) roadmap drives our sustainability mission. We aim to positively impact communities and the planet by enabling stakeholders including our people, consumers, customers, suppliers, dairy farmers, government, and industry partners to have a positive impact on the wellbeing of our communities and the planet through all that we do.

At Lactalis Canada, we value our employees as catalysts for positive change. Together, we will create a sustainable future, promote belonging, and make a lasting impact on the world.

Our commitment to DEI

Fuel Our Culture with Your Uniqueness! Lactalis thrives on the value each person brings. We’re dedicated to amplifying diverse voices, inviting personal and professional growth, and embracing everyone’s true selves. We’re committed to crafting an environment that genuinely welcomes all, reflecting the richness of our people and communities. We apply an equal access to employment program and invite women, aboriginal people, visible minorities, and people with disabilities to apply.

Our promise extends to accessible processes and spaces. If you require accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent), please inform our Talent Acquisition team – confidentiality will be maintained.

Note: Lactalis Canada does not conduct credit or background checks through LinkedIn. If required, we’ll contact you after signing a Job Offer.

Compensation

As part of our commitment to fairness, trust, and transparency and our ambition to be an Employer of Choice, the base salary range for this position is $ $78,600 - $98,300+

— Along with a comprehensive Total Rewards package, your actual base salary will be fair, competitive, and be based on your skills, experience, and qualifications.