Operational Excellence Team Leader

**Job Description**:
**Operational Excellence Team Leader (QA)**

**We’re a naan traditional company**

**Summary**:
The Operational Excellence Team Leader (Manager) will lead and mentor a team of Operational Excellence Engineer(s) that
will initiate and drive execution on projects related to standardizing best practices, continually reducing costs, and increasing
overall efficiencies; all within a fast-paced, high-growth food manufacturing environment.

**What FGF Offers**:

- FGF believes in Home Grown Talent, accelerated career growth with leadership training. Unleashing Your Potential
- Competitive Compensation, Health Benefits, & a generous flexible medical / Health spending account
- RRSP matching program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - Restaurants, gyms, shopping etc.

**Primary Responsibilities**:

- Responsible for providing leadership in continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma to help eliminate waste, reduce costs, and improve efficiency across all Operations, including Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sanitation, Quality, and Maintenance & Reliability
- Responsible for mentoring and coaching a team of Operational Excellence Engineers and Co-ops
- Identify and lead multiple improvement initiatives / projects of high importance to the business
- Create an environment which fosters a continuous improvement culture across all facilities including innovation
and integration of all new relevant technologies
- Work closely with all departments and levels of management

**Required Experience**:

- 2-5 years’ related experience in manufacturing (food industry highly preferred)
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Management or a related field
- Expert knowledge of Continuous Improvement Systems, Six-Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, etc.
- Excellent computer skills (MS Office, VBA knowledge is an asset)
- Collaborative/mentoring management style
- Data Analysis (Minitab, Matlab, and Python knowledge is an asset)
- Six Sigma certification required
- Able to provide expertise and knowledge across the organization
- Ability to manage and deliver multiple Operational Excellence projects
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- The ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced production environment
- Flexible to work various work schedules as needed
- The ability to exercise sound judgment and make timely decisions
- Strong analytical skills both, written and verbal (English)
- Resourceful with a sense of urgency in providing solutions
- Must have valid driver’s license and vehicle
- Valid Travel document to the US to support US facilities

**What is the recipe for a great career at FGF?**

Working at FGF Brands, there is never a dull moment As a successful company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of. We have an _entrepreneurial s_pirit which encourages all our team members to use their own _creativity_ and _out of the box_ thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.

Let’s be frank. FGF is not for everybody. Our culture is unique. We dive headfirst into the unknown. If you’re fun-loving, talented and fearless, we’re for you.

In compliance with Ontario’s Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current, existing vacancy within our organization.

**Disclaimer**: The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills. Please keep in mind that other duties may be added, or this description may be amended at any time.

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