Process Lead

Leclerc Ltd; Hawkesbury; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Hawkesbury is seeking a Process Leader to drive process improvement projects and provide operational support. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Food Science or Chemical Engineering, over 5 years of experience, and fluency in both French and English. This role offers opportunities for leadership and collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Over 5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Proven experience with various Lean methodologies.
• Effective communication skills in both French and English.

Responsibilities

• Executes process improvement projects aligned with the plant’s strategic plan.
• Implements new products into production.
• Manages process knowledge documentation.

Skills

Process Improvement

Lean Methodologies

Effective Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Reporting to the Plant Manager and the Technical Process Director, the Process Leader carries out process improvement projects and supports quality and process specialists in advancing their various initiatives. They also provide operational support and ensure that knowledge is documented to enhance process understanding across all departments.

Responsibilities

Process Improvement Projects

• Executes process improvement projects aligned with the plant’s strategic plan
• Supports quality and process specialists in the execution of their projects
• Facilitates workshops using a DMAIC project management approach
• Assists in identifying improvement opportunities
• Manages change resulting from new methods and practices

Operational Support

• Implements new products into production
• Acts as a technical expert: coaches operations teams
• Oversees line start-ups
• Participates in various operational meetings

Process Knowledge Management

• Manages process knowledge: ensures its documentation, dissemination, and application
• Administers and uses POKA for instructions and troubleshooting guides

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Over 5 years of relevant professional experience
• Proven experience with various Lean methodologies
• Strong interest in management and leadership
• Effective communication skills in both French and English (spoken and written)
• Availability to cover different work shifts as needed
• Willingness to travel occasionally

Location

HAWKESBURY