Process Lead Continuous Improvement Hawkesbury, Ontario

Leclercfoods; Hawkesbury; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Biscuits Leclerc Ltd in Hawkesbury, Canada, seeks a Process Leader to drive process improvement projects and support quality teams. You will champion DMAIC methodologies, coach operations, and ensure knowledge management across departments to sustain gains.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or Chemical Engineering, 5+ years of experience, and strong English/French communication. Occasional travel and shift coverage are expected for plant operations.

Qualifications

• 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 Lean methodologies
• Effective communication skills in both French and English (spoken and written)

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvement projects aligned with the plant's strategic plan
• Support quality/process specialists in the execution of their projects
• Facilitate DMAIC workshops and identify improvement opportunities
• Provide operational coaching and participate in various operational meetings
• Document and disseminate process knowledge; manage POKA instructions and troubleshooting guides

Skills

Lean methodologies

Bilingual

Leadership

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
• 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

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