Plant Performance Specialist

Roquette Laisa España SA; Portage la Prairie; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Roquette Laisa España SA is seeking a Plant Performance Specialist for a fixed-term contract (18–24 months) based in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Canada. You will monitor KPIs, drive master plan adherence, and improve OEE and operational routines across the plant.

You will coach teams, lead improvement projects, manage dashboards, and support safety/quality standards while collaborating with the Production Manager.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Engineering, Operations, or Business.
• Lean/Six Sigma training preferred.
• 1-3 years of manufacturing, process improvement, or project management experience.
• Knowledge of continuous industrial processes and operational excellence concepts (TPM, SPC).
• Working knowledge of data analytics and lean principles.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report on monthly production capacities (SI&OP).
• Analyze downtime data, production losses and trends to prioritize improvements.
• Support budget preparation including capacities, CAPEX, and OPEX.
• Identify improvement opportunities and master plans.
• Lead master plan follow-up and target reporting.
• Support TOPs and assess effectiveness on a regular basis.
• Assist with problem solving and corrective actions.
• Support Lean Six Sigma and operational excellence practices.
• Design and manage performance pillar roadmaps (SPC, OEE, Routines).
• Conduct field assessments (Gemba Walks) of pillar implementation.
• Promote data-driven decision making across functions.
• Support audit preparation and action plan coordination.
• Participate in CAPEX projects as contributor/owner.
• Lead gap analyses and optimization proposals.
• Maintain dashboards and identify deviations via weak signal analysis.
• Suggest and implement new tools and practices.
• Train teams on Operational Excellence tools and assess competencies.
• Support training programs and develop team skills.

Skills

Engineering

Data analytics

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

OEE

SPC

TPM

Project management

Gemba Walks

Continuous improvement

Education

Post-secondary education in Engineering/Operations/Business

Lean/Six Sigma training

Job description

We are looking for our next Plant Performance Specialist to join our Performance Team on a fixed-term contract of 18 to 24 months.

The Plant Performance Specialist will monitor and maintain plant KPIs and the Master Plan, collaborate with the Production Manager and broader team to coach and challenge current practices and standards, and report on key performance pillars, including OEE, SPC, 5W, and operational routines. Expected deliverables include driving competitiveness improvements, increasing OEE, ensuring Master Plan adherence, and maintaining compliance with Safety, Quality, Process, and Maintenance standards.

This position is located in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Canada.

Please note: This is a temporary fixed-term opportunity with an expected duration of 18 to 24 months.

What You'll Do:

• Monitor and report on monthly production capacities (SI&OP).
• Analyze downtime data, production losses, and trends to prioritize improvement efforts.
• Support budget preparation including capacities, CAPEX, and OPEX.
• Identify improvement opportunities, projects, and corresponding master plans.
• Lead master plan follow-up and target reporting.
• Support daily, weekly, and monthly TOPs and assess their effectiveness.
• Assist with problem solving and implementation of corrective actions.
• Support Lean Six Sigma and operational excellence practices.
• Design, consolidate, and manage performance pillar roadmaps (SPC, OEE, Routines).
• Conduct field assessments (Gemba Walks) of performance pillar implementation.
• Promote reliable and relevant data usage across functions.
• Support audit preparation.
• Coordinate action plans derived from the master plan.
• Participate in CAPEX projects as contributor and/or owner.
• Lead gap analyses and define optimization solutions.
• Maintain dashboards and identify deviations through weak signal analysis.
• Suggest and implement new tools and practices.
• Train teams on Operational Excellence tools and assess competencies.
• Support training programs and develop team skills.

What You'll Need:

Education

• Post-secondary education in Engineering, Operations, or Business.
• Training in Lean, Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing (Preferred)

Experience

• 1-3 years of previous experience in manufacturing, process improvement, or project management.
• Knowledge of continuous industrial processes and operational excellence concepts (TPM, SPC, etc.).
• Working knowledge of data analytics and lean principles.

Supervisory Responsibility

• No direct reports.

Work Environment

• Field presence required to identify improvement opportunities, assess standards, and understand workshop activities.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

• Employee, Regular.

AAP/EEO Statement

Roquette is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. “AAP, EEO, Drug-Free Workplace”.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.