Lean Process Improvement Leader: Elevate Plant Performance

Biscuits Leclerc Ltd; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits program

Job summary

Leclerc seeks a continuous improvement expert for its Kingsport site to drive high-impact projects and partner with operations to enhance overall performance. Reporting to the Business Unit Leader, you will help implement new work methods and structure process knowledge across the organization.

You will lead Lean initiatives, support line start-ups, and facilitate workshops to sustain a culture of ongoing improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in continuous improvement, process optimization, or manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with Lean approaches and CI tools.
• Ability to influence, engage, and support change on the shop floor.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Lead improvement projects aligned with production-line priorities.
• Facilitate DMAIC workshops and problem-solving sessions.
• Identify, analyze, and prioritize improvement opportunities.
• Support change management during new methods implementation.
• Act as a technical expert to support operations in process optimization.
• Assist line start-ups and ensure smooth transitions to new operating conditions.
• Structure and disseminate process knowledge across the organization.

Skills

Lean

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Change management

Shift flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science/Chemical Engineering

Tools

DMAIC methodology

Job description

Leclerc seeks a continuous improvement expert for its Kingsport site to drive high-impact projects and partner with operations to enhance overall performance. Reporting to the Business Unit Leader, you will help implement new work methods and structure process knowledge across the organization.

You will lead Lean initiatives, support line start-ups, and facilitate workshops to sustain a culture of ongoing improvement.