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Join Riverside Natural Foods Ltd., a $300 million+ Canadian-based, family-owned, and globally operating business, committed to leaving the world better than we found it. As a B-Corp certified, Triple-Bottom Line company, we proudly manufacture nutritious, 'better-for-you' snacks such as MadeGood and GOOD TO GO. We value teamwork, humility, respect, ownership, adaptability, grit, and fun.

We’re on an ambitious mission to double our business by 2027, and we need talented individuals like you to help us reach new heights. At Riverside, you’ll have the opportunity to chart your own path to success while contributing to ours. We believe anything worth doing is worth doing right, and our values will guide us through the rugged terrain – and yes, it will get rough. But that’s what makes the journey worthwhile.

So, lace up your boots and let’s tackle the climb together.

You can learn more about us at www.riversidenaturalfoods.com.

1. A Director of Continuous Improvement drives teams across the supply chain to use quality, lean, six sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies. This includes overseeing the development, planning, and execution of strategies and metrics to track improvements. The role involves leading initiatives to save costs, eliminate waste, improve customer satisfaction, reduce product defects, and increase market share using various continuous improvement technologies. The Director manages and facilitates all Continuous Improvement initiatives and strategy for the manufacturing organization, working cross-functionally to align processes, systems, and resources for maximum efficiency and productivity.

1. Managing and facilitating all Continuous Improvement initiatives and strategy.
2. Driving a continuous improvement culture within the organization by prioritizing opportunities and executing a Lean transformation strategy with relevant metrics.
3. Using metrics to support process owners in linking projects to strategic operational objectives.
4. Driving plant cost savings initiatives.
5. Assisting teams in developing Lean roadmaps for strategic objectives deployment.
6. Ensuring successful definition and execution of large, cross-functional improvement initiatives tied to annual strategic priorities.
7. Identifying and sharing best practices within and outside the company across business units.
8. Providing guidance for projects and kaizen events.
9. Managing and facilitating continuous improvement projects and kaizen events to enhance productivity and growth.
10. Challenging organizational leaders to foster a culture of continuous improvement and Lean thinking.
11. Collaborating with the finance department to evaluate project savings, validate CI benefits, and ensure accurate reporting.
12. Training, mentoring, and guiding team members in new processes.

1. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or related field.
2. Black Belt certification in Lean or Six Sigma, or demonstrated mastery in another CI methodology like TPM.
3. Proven experience as a Continuous Improvement Director or similar role.
4. 10+ years of experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, preferably in food and CPG industries.
5. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
6. Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
7. Demonstrates humility in daily work.

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2. OEE
3. # of Trained Black Belt Team members
4. # Green Belt Team members

1. Reports to the VP Manufacturing.
2. Process Engineers report to this role.

1. Values-led: Respect, teamwork, resourcefulness, and fun are core to our culture. We embrace the journey, even when it’s tough.
2. Unparalleled experiences and opportunities: Help us shape the future of Riverside. Be proactive, build processes, and learn from imperfect progress.
3. Access to everyone: Our flat organization encourages open communication. Share your ideas and take initiative.
4. Personal development: We support your growth with training and career opportunities tailored by you.
5. Gratitude: We appreciate everyone’s contributions and foster a supportive environment.

1. Aligned with our values: Integrity and respect guide all we do.
2. Courageous determination: Embrace challenges with grit and resourcefulness.
3. Humility: We celebrate collective success and respect all contributions.
4. Continuous improvement: We own our mistakes, learn, and improve together.
5. Benefits: Comprehensive benefits, RRSP/IRA matching, Employee Resource Groups, Riverside University, Tuition Reimbursement, and an open work environment.

If you’re committed to excellence and meet the qualifications, please submit your resume to careers@riversidenaturals.com with the job title in the subject line or click the apply button. Riverside is committed to inclusivity and accessibility. Please inform us if you require accommodations during the interview process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.