Process Improvement Leader Continuous Improvement Hawkesbury, Ontario

Leclercfoods; Hawkesbury; Vor Ort; CAD 25.000 - 40.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Leclercfoods in Hawkesbury, Ontario, is seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist to lead plant process improvements, guide high-impact projects, and share process knowledge across the organization.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or Chemical Engineering, 5+ years in CI or manufacturing, Lean tools, and the ability to influence on the shop floor. Bilingual French/English preferred; some travel and shift coverage may be needed.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in continuous improvement, process optimization, or manufacturing.
• Hands-on Lean experience and CI tools.
• Ability to influence, engage, and support change on the shop floor.
• Fluent in French and English, both spoken and written.

Aufgaben

• Lead improvement projects aligned with production lines' priorities.
• Facilitate DMAIC workshops and problem-solving sessions.
• Identify, analyze, and prioritize improvement opportunities.
• Support change management during new work methods implementation.
• Assist with introducing new products and transitions to production.
• Act as technical expert supporting operations in process optimization.
• Participate in operational meetings and follow up on actions.
• Structure, document, and share process knowledge across the organization.

Kenntnisse

Lean

Project leadership

Change management

Bilingual FR/EN

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or Chemical Engineering

Tools

POKA

Jobbeschreibung

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

HAWKESBURY