Operational Improvement Manager

2 weeks ago

Edmonton, Canada Agropur Full time

**Job Type**:Temporary (Fixed Term)

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The mission of the Operational Improvement Manager will be to implement various continuous improvement initiatives to achieve manufacturing excellence. **We are looking for someone interesting in 1 year contract.**

Primarily, the incumbent will manage and help execute the Agropur Operating System (AOS); He/she will be an important leader in the implementation of new integrated working methods, tools, and processes. He/she will act as a key coach and servant leader to guide teams, line coaches, and management in specific program activities and systems.

**How Agropur invests in YOU**:

- Recognition of years of service in calculating vacation time
- Flexible group insurance plan, including telemedicine service
- Employee assistance program
- Opportunity to invest in you (Career Path, etc.)
- Pension plan including employer contributions

**What’s involved in this role**:
'¢Implements a Lean philosophy using the Agropur Operating System: Loss tree analysis, Daily Management System (DMS) tools, unified problem solving, SMED, etc.;
'¢Coach and act as a servant leader to all elements related to the implementation of the Agropur Operating System; be mindful to a change management approach that is in line with Agropur’s values;
'¢Support in implementing the plant management’s strategic plan by working closely with union partners and managers, while developing the teams and resources required to meet autonomy and accountability objectives;
'¢Work in cooperation with the Director, Operational Improvement (Corporate) to develop strategies based on the site’s financial and operational evaluations; thus allowing to identify and project manage initiatives in line with plants strategic plan and SQCDME scorecard

'¢Facilitate work sessions to support activities in line with Agropur Operating System; including the ability to facilitate kaizens when required;
'¢Motivate teams in working together towards achieving common goals. Define horizontal objectives with different teams, create change around those objectives, eliminate obstacles, and implement problem resolution tools in order for the plant to succeed in its mission;

**What you need to join our team**:
'¢Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other relevant field;
'¢Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience (continuous improvement, production, maintenance) focused on performance management;
'¢Understand union culture and experience working with an unionized environment;
'¢Preferred lean/six sigma accreditation

'¢Accomplished communicator, facilitator skills, skilled in mobilizing teams to lead change; '¢Ability to travel between Agropur's various sites;

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