Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 5 years in continuous improvement or manufacturing environments.
Hands-on experience with Lean methodologies and continuous improvement tools.
Strong influencing and engagement capabilities on the shop floor.
Excellent bilingual communication skills in French and English.
Availability for shift work as needed.
Willingness to travel occasionally.
Responsibilities
Lead improvement projects that align with production line priorities.
Facilitate DMAIC-based problem-solving and continuous improvement workshops.
Identify, analyze, and prioritize opportunities for improvement.
Support change management for new work methods.
Assist in the introduction of new products and their transition to production.
Act as a technical expert in process optimization for operations teams.
Document and share process knowledge across the organization.
Benefits
Structured professional development opportunities.
Dynamic work environment fostering innovation.
Supportive company culture promoting teamwork.
Access to state-of-the-art tools and resources.
Occasional travel for projects and training.
Full Job Description
Position Summary
Reporting to the Business Unit Leader, you will play a key role in the continuous improvement of plant processes. You will lead high-impact improvement projects and actively contribute to operational performance. You will also serve as a trusted partner to operations and participate in the structuring and dissemination of process knowledge.
Responsibilities
You contribute to achieving the company's objectives through the following actions:
Improvement Project Management
Lead improvement projects aligned with the strategic priorities of the assigned production lines.
Facilitate problem-solving and continuous improvement workshops using a DMAIC approach.
Identify, analyze, and prioritize improvement opportunities.
Support change management related to the implementation of new work methods.
Operations Support
Contribute to the introduction of new products and their transition to production.
Act as a technical expert and support operations teams in process optimization.
Support line start-ups and help ensure a smooth transition to new operating conditions.
Participate in operational meetings and follow up on identified actions.
Process Knowledge Management
Structure, document, and share process knowledge across the organization.
Administer and use POKA for work instructions, standards, and troubleshooting guides.
Serve as the primary driver of the operational knowledge creation process, ensuring adherence to the structure and standards of knowledge management tools.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in continuous improvement, process optimization, or a manufacturing environment.
Hands-on experience with Lean approaches and continuous improvement tools.
Strong ability to influence, engage, and support change on the shop floor.
Excellent communication skills in both French and English, written and spoken.
Availability to support different shifts when required.
