Process Lead Continuous Improvement Cornwall, Ontario

Leclercfoods; Cornwall; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking a Process Lead to execute process improvement projects and support quality initiatives. This role involves managing change, facilitating workshops, and ensuring knowledge management within operations, contributing to the strategic goals of the plant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field required.
• More than 5 years' relevant experience.
• Experience with Lean methodologies necessary.

Responsibilities

• Executes process improvement projects linked to the plant's strategic plan.
• Supports quality and process specialists in project implementation.
• Manages process knowledge, ensuring its recording and dissemination.

Skills

Lean approaches

Education

Bachelor's degree in food or chemical science/engineering

Job description

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Process Lead executes process improvement projects and supports the Quality and Process Specialists in advancing their various projects. He / she also supports operations and ensures that knowledge is recorded in order to improve the process knowledge of all professions.

Responsibilities

Improvement Project Manager

• Executes process improvement projects linked to the plant's strategic plan;
• Supports quality and process specialists in project implementation;
• Facilitates workshops using a DMAIC project management approach;
• Manages change brought about by new methods.

Operations Support

• Implements new products;
• Technical expert : Coach operations;
• Participates in various operational meetings.

Process Knowledge Management

• Manages process knowledge, ensuring its recording, dissemination and use;
• Administers and uses POKA for instructions and troubleshooting guides.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in food or chemical science / engineering or equivalent combined with relevant experience;
• More than 5 years' relevant experience;
• Relevant experience with various “Lean” approaches;