Process Improvement Leader

Leclerc Foods; Hawkesbury; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Leclerc Foods Hawkesbury plant is seeking a Process Improvement Leader to drive continuous improvement of plant processes, lead high‑impact projects, and partner with operations to boost performance. You will guide DMAIC projects, support change management, help introduce new products to production, and structure process knowledge using POKA.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or Chemical Engineering (or related field), 5+ years in CI/manufacturing, Lean experience,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years in continuous improvement, process optimization, or manufacturing.
• Hands-on Lean and CI tools experience.
• Ability to influence and support shop-floor change.
• Proficiency in French and English, written and spoken.
• Willing to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Lead improvement projects aligned with production line priorities.
• Facilitate DMAIC workshops and identify opportunities.
• Support change management during new work methods.
• Introduce new products to production and transition them to operations.
• Structure, document, and share process knowledge using POKA.

Skills

Lean methods

DMAIC

Change management

Process optimization

French & English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science/Engineering

Tools

POKA

Job description

Career Opportunities: Process Improvement Leader (12550)

Requisition ID12550-Posted09/23/2026-Hawkesbury, ON

Reporting to the Business Unit Leader, you will play a key role in the continuous improvement of plant processes. You will lead high-impact improvement projects and actively contribute to operational performance. You will also serve as a trusted partner to operations and participate in the structuring and dissemination of process knowledge.

Responsibilities

You contribute to achieving the company’s objectives through the following actions:

Improvement Project Management

• Lead improvement projects aligned with the strategic priorities of the assigned production lines.
• Facilitate problem-solving and continuous improvement workshops using a DMAIC approach.
• Identify, analyze, and prioritize improvement opportunities.
• Support change management related to the implementation of new work methods.

Operations Support

• Contribute to the introduction of new products and their transition to production.
• Act as a technical expert and support operations teams in process optimization.
• Support line start-ups and help ensure a smooth transition to new operating conditions.
• Participate in operational meetings and follow up on identified actions.

Process Knowledge Management

• Structure, document, and share process knowledge across the organization.
• Administer and use POKA for work instructions, standards, and troubleshooting guides.
• Serve as the primary driver of the operational knowledge creation process, ensuring adherence to the structure and standards of knowledge management tools.

Requirements

We are looking for someone who can:

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in continuous improvement, process optimization, or a manufacturing environment.
• Hands‑on experience with Lean approaches and continuous improvement tools.
• Demonstrate strong ability to influence, engage, and support change on the shop floor.
• Communicate effectively in French and English, both spoken and written
• Be available to support different shifts when required.
• Be willing to travel occasionally.

Salary:

Starting wage of $ /h, increasing up to $/h depending on experience