Technical & Continuous Improvement Manager

4 weeks ago

Belleville ON, Canada Lactalis Canada Full time

Technical Manager, Processing (12 month contract) Location: 184 Black Diamond Road, Belleville ON K8N 5A1.

Our journey revolves around enhancing the lives of Canadians through a rich variety of dairy delights, including some of Canadian’s favourite dairy brands such as like Black Diamond Cheese, Lactantia Milk, Astro Yogurt, Balderson Cheese, and Cheestrings. With a 140-year legacy driven by innovation and unwavering quality, we’re seeking like-minded individuals to join us in shaping our next chapter.

Assist the Production Manager, Processing with the financial results of the facility. Provide leadership and direction for all aspects of production, in addition to the related departments consistent with company objectives. Maximize product quality, production yield, and control of expenses, as defined in the budget and promote a focus on a healthy and safe working environment. The Technical Manager Processing will assist the Production Manager Processing with all major improvement projects by coordinating with corporate engineering and suppliers. Manage projects (capital, cost savings and CI) and championing process improvements and increase efficiencies of the team.

Oversee the diverse line of processing products with respect to their processing, raw materials, and quality parameters to meet the customers’ needs. Provide technical direction to manufacturing and R&D teams to improve or correct product quality.
Measure, analyze and execute corrective actions for safety, quality and efficiency. Plan and execute production and labour schedules to produce the required volume ensuring that measures are met including cost control, within specification and quality requirements including HACCP, PQMS, and customer requirements.
Assist with customer projects in the processing products line by providing technical support to Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, R & D, Engineering and Packaging functional teams and acting as liaison between Sales and the customers. Provide technical support for processing projects and the processing business.
Collaborate to develop policies and procedures for new and ongoing implementations in processing. Responsible for auditing and documenting non-compliance and works to ensure we meet the needs/requirements of PQMS, GFSI and Lactalis
Provide leadership and supervision to staff by hiring, reviewing performance and providing feedback, determining training and development needs, and providing coaching and work direction. Promote a team focus on excellence in all activities including those required to support safety, operational productivity, quality, loss reduction, people development, and cost improvement.
Propose technical and organizational improvements to his or her line management. Ensures that the plant is in compliance with Federal and Provincial regulatory requirements
Focuses on ensuring that recoveries and product yields are maximized, while the quality of all products produced are at the highest level possible.
Support plant and corporate objectives by developing, communicating, and executing annual goals and strategies. Assist the Dairy Food (Ingredients) Group with continuous improvement (CI) and return on investment (ROI) projects by providing technical support, generating reports to track progress, and providing follow up. Influence plants to take positive action and accountability for their assigned CI & ROI targets and objectives related to established projects.

College diploma or University degree preferably in Engineering, Food Science or Biochemistry
Five (5) to Seven (7) years’ experience in production leadership position in manufacturing, preferably dairy, including experience in improving plant performance and developing organizations and people
Ability to implement best practices in operations management
Knowledge of high speed filling, packaging equipment and processing systems
Knowledge of CIP processes, SAP or automation systems
Proficient with standard office computer technology such as Lotus Notes, and advanced skills with Microsoft Office (Excel) and business systems such as SAP
Understanding of food ingredient technology and food regulations
Knowledge of dairy sciences
Ability to liaise with senior members of the organization
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to imposed deadlines
Leadership, planning and execution skills including strong communication and organizational skills
Lactalis Canada believes in rewarding its people with the following package for contract employees:
~ Retention Bonus to be paid out at the end of the contract
~ Dental Benefits starting day 1
~ for future full time permanent opportunities


Our ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) roadmap drives our sustainability mission. We aim to positively impact communities and the planet by enabling stakeholders including our people, consumers, customers, suppliers, dairy farmers, government, and industry partners to have a positive impact on the wellbeing of our communities and the planet through all that we do.

We're committed to crafting an environment that genuinely welcomes all, reflecting the richness of our people and communities.

If you require accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent), please inform our Talent Acquisition team – confidentiality will be maintained.

Note: Lactalis Canada does not conduct credit or background checks through LinkedIn.

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