Senior Continuous Improvement Leader — Lean Six Sigma Expert

SunOpta; Midlothian (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid family leave

Paid maternity leave

401(k) with Match

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

SunOpta seeks a seasoned Continuous Improvement leader to plan and direct CI initiatives at the Midlothian, TX facility. You will partner with facility leadership to implement high-impact projects, standardize processes, and drive cost reductions and productivity improvements.

You will train teams, apply data-driven problem solving, and ensure CI efforts align with overall business goals while managing cross-functional projects and risk."

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt with project certification.
• 10+ years in CI/continuous improvement leadership or equivalent.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint; excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of a comprehensive CI strategy with facility leadership.
• Advise senior leadership with data-driven insights for decision-making.
• Set KPIs, track progress, and demonstrate value of CI initiatives.
• Build and mentor the CI team; allocate resources for high-impact projects.
• Coordinate cross-functional CI projects; manage timelines and risks.
• Train and mentor employees in problem-solving methodologies to sustain improvements.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

CI Management

Project leadership

Leadership

Public speaking

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

Job description

SunOpta seeks a seasoned Continuous Improvement leader to plan and direct CI initiatives at the Midlothian, TX facility. You will partner with facility leadership to implement high-impact projects, standardize processes, and drive cost reductions and productivity improvements.

You will train teams, apply data-driven problem solving, and ensure CI efforts align with overall business goals while managing cross-functional projects and risk."