Senior Business Improvement Specialist - 12-Month Term

Cooke Aquaculture; Saint John; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global seafood company is seeking a Senior Business Improvement Specialist to join the team for a 12-month term. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills and experience in financial reporting and change management. This role offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including health benefits, career development opportunities, and employee discounts.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Life and disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

RRSP matching

Paid vacation and sick leave

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

On-site parking

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of relevant work experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple duties.
• Energetic communication and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership to prioritize business improvement initiatives.
• Lead systems transformations or revenue/savings generating projects.
• Analyze existing standards for improvement solutions.

Skills

Project Management

Financial modelling & reporting

Change Management Structure

Lean Manufacturing

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate Degree (BBA preferred)

Job description

Overview

Cooke is a global seafood company with operations in North America, Europe, South America and Australia. Our company's success is driven by our dynamic, highly skilled, and innovative management team, supported by dedicated employees who live in coastal communities and contribute to the local area's economy and sense of community.

The Role

We are seeking a Senior Business Improvement Specialist for a 12-month term to join our team of professionals. Successful candidates are those who are confident, independent self-starters with competitive drive to support our intra-group of companies as an active member of the Global Business Performance | Improvement Team.

The ideal candidate will possess familiarity | verifiable experience with key concepts as per the following:

• Project Management, Planning techniques
• OKR, Key performance indicator(s) framework
• Solutions-based enabler savings | tracking
• Budgeting & forecasting
• Planning & monitoring
• Financial modelling & reporting
• Variance Analysis
• Change Management Structure
• Continuous Improvement methodology & governance,
• Knowledge with the filters of cash | cost | volume
• Lean Manufacturing | 6-Sigma
• ERP, TQM, JIT, MRP, TPS, OEE, integrated supply chain management

Additional brief:

• Partner with senior leadership to assess and prioritize business improvement initiatives in alignment with the strategic roadmap
• Lead business improvement initiatives, systems transformations, or revenue/savings generating projects
• Develop business processes | standards to drive sales workstreams, operational efficiency.
• Analyze existing standards and metrics in order to provide solutions for improvements.
• Perform data gathering, root cause analysis and performance trending in order to develop appropriate control changes.
• Coordinate with Subject Matter Experts (SME's) to develop project milestones, touch points, determine fiscal requirements and resources required. Design, manage and communicate project documentation to achieve objectives, including formal chartering, corrective action plans.
• Ensure sustained rigor for process reporting, target setting, adverse trends
• Prioritize and implement business process change requirements based on the critical project needs.
• Coach | guide resources as needed.
• Defining business requirements and reporting them back to stakeholders
• Update and maintain documentation on performance

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate Degree (BBA preferred)
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple duties concurrently
• Energetic communication and influencing skills across the organization
• Demonstrated project management experience in Sales, distribution and inventory management considered an asset

To excel in this role, one should be prepared to work in a progressive learning environment with a high degree of autonomy, have a strong desire to succeed, demonstrate keen problem-solving savvy and have the organizational agility to work cross functionally with business partners.

Note: The organization is targeting prospective candidates with 2-5 years of relevant work experience though a combination of education and experience will be considered.

Benefits and Why Cooke

Join our team and enjoy the benefits of full-time year-round employment with competitive rates and a comprehensive benefits package tailored to support your well-being and career growth.

• Benefits Package:
• Health Benefits: Includes coverage for dental, vision, and extended medical care.
• Insurance: Life and disability insurance provided for financial security.
• Support Services: Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Financial Planning: Opportunity for RRSP matching to support your retirement savings.
• Time Off: Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave for work-life balance.
• Wellness: Wellness programs and access to on-site gym facilities (available in some locations).
• Career Development: Professional growth opportunities and avenues for advancement.
• Perks: Employee discounts on company products or services.
• Convenience: On-site parking or parking allowance.

If you\'re looking to join a supportive team environment with opportunities for personal and professional development, apply now and become part of our dynamic team.

The Why

Why Cooke? Simple - because we are a company that rewards initiative, resourcefulness, and work ethic. We will champion your growth and provide you with the platform to create your path, your career, and your future.

NOTE: The recruiter is reviewing and interviewing eligible applicants for this position as they are received. If you are interested in this posting, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.