Job Type: Regular Invest in you, Join Agropur. The mission of the Operational excellence Specialist will be to ensure the sustainability of the continuous improvement Systems in order to maintain manufacturing excellence.This program will create a new vision in operationnal excellence into Agropur US plants (MID WEST AREA) . Be part of that transformation as a coach and pilar of change management ! The Operational excellence Specialist will be responsable for the implementation of new work methods base on continious improvement methodology ! This will minimize the plant’s global operational costs for all services of manufacturing, quality, warehousing, and maintenance in order to ensure our progression at the operations level. How Agropur invests in YOU: Competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package focusing on your physical, financial, and emotional health to include the following perks as well as the standard benefit offerings: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance 401(k) with 7% company contributions 3 weeks Paid Time Off (as a start) Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays Paid parental leave What’s involved in this role: Implement the tools and philosophy of Oprational excellence in department. Demonstrate commitment to the Continious improvement by advocating zero loss mindset, work to standard, employee ownership and servant leadership. Help create and grow site knowledge and capabilities of best practice about continuous improvement (from floor operators to VP’s). Ensure continious improvement cutlure and pillar implementation is sustained by the local leadership. Support and Coach the operators, line lead and the high management process as well as the intern coaches. Conduct health checks of DMS on all shifts and identify measures to improve. Participate at the daily meetings identifying improvement opportunities to eliminate top losses. Be involved in the focus to deliver results and buy-in from ops teams. Provide effective coaching to the Line Structure teams to develop and execute 90-day plans and future compelling business needs base on continuous improvement mentality. Act as a support to the Line Structure teams and coaches in their daily tasks and actions Prepare reports and statistics. What you need to join our team: Bachelor’s Degree or in relevant field (Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.) 75% of travel required through Agropur's U.S. plants Minimum 2 years of experience in manufacturing (continuous improvement, production, quality, or maintenance) Knowledge of Continuous improvement methodology required. Food consumer packaged goods experience preferred. #LI-MG1 Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will therefore work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.
Salary: $69.1K - $87.5K a year
Employment Type: Full-time
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