On-site Operational Excellence Specialist

TreeHouse Foods, Inc.; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

RRSP with 3% employer match

Paid time off: 4 weeks vacation, 5 s

Tuition reimbursement and training (De

Job summary

TreeHouse Foods, Inc. is seeking an Operational Excellence Specialist for our Kitchener, ON facility.

You will support TMOS implementation, partner with site leadership and cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement in product quality, efficiency and plant operations. You will lead KPI tracking, data-driven decisions, and replication of best practices across sites, while coaching teams on CI tools and methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Management, or a related field is preferred.
• 2–3 years of related manufacturing or supply chain experience.
• Exposure to project-based work and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and support change initiatives.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support site leadership and process owners in implementing and sustaining TMOS.
• Act as a change agent; model TMOS-aligned behaviors.
• Track and report KPIs related to supply chain performance and assist with gap analysis.
• Collaborate with division-level CI leaders to align with enterprise initiatives.
• Support execution of CI projects to enhance supply chain processes and operational efficiency.
• Identify process requirements and opportunities; help replicate best practices across sites.
• Use site data to prioritize projects and define scope, timelines, and deliverables.
• Assist in CI initiatives at the site level and support process changes.
• Prepare updates for project review meetings and document issues/outcomes.
• Analyze product and information flow to identify trends and opportunities.
• Deliver training and coaching on CI tools and methodologies.
• Support plant-level initiatives and contribute to operational strategies.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Operations/Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

TreeHouse Foods, Inc. is seeking an Operational Excellence Specialist for our Kitchener, ON facility.

You will support TMOS implementation, partner with site leadership and cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement in product quality, efficiency and plant operations. You will lead KPI tracking, data-driven decisions, and replication of best practices across sites, while coaching teams on CI tools and methodologies.