Continuous Improvement Technician

**Changing the World, One Kibble at a Time**

Champion Petfoods is expanding We are excited to announce we are looking for a Continuous Improvement Technician to join our rapidly growing company.

Champion Petfoods is an award-winning pet food crafter with a reputation of trust spanning 35+ years. From our humble beginnings, founded in a small town in Alberta, Canada, Champion - with its ORIJEN® and ACANA® brands - is a key player in the global premium pet food industry. Our purpose, **_To Earn Pet Lover Trust Every Day so Pets Thrive for a Lifetime_**,** provides the foundation for our highest aspirations as a company. Being a partner to the communities that surround us - and the environment that sustains us - are top priorities.

We would love to hear from you if you are passionate about personal and professional growth and see yourself as a key player contributing to our continued success as an award-winning company.

**Here’s the scoop - Summary**

The CI Technician will report to the CI Manager and work out of our state-of-the-art facility in Acheson, AB.

**What a typical day looks like**
- Data Analysis and Loss Reduction:_
- Gather and analyze data to trend losses and create action plans to address them.
- Work with rotating shift teams to eliminate losses and execute Focused Improvement (FI) projects.
- Implement focused improvement projects in conjunction with the FI pillar and CI teams, aimed at process failure and waste reduction.
- Perform root cause analysis on process interruptions by leading small groups through problem-solving tools.
- Identify potential unsafe conditions and food safety risks, making improvement recommendations.
- Continuous Improvement Initiatives:_
- Support Value Leadership (VL) initiatives across the Supply Chain group.
- Track VL savings, provide timely progress updates, and coordinate actions to mitigate missed opportunities.
- Interact and coordinate improvement activities and projects within the supply chain and across departments.
- Utilize production, ERP, and other data sources to provide insights into product, process, and other potential efficiencies.
- Assist supply chain partners with data analysis and transformations.
- Coordinate with IT to ensure automated reporting needs are met, providing sustainable reporting solutions.
- Performance Monitoring and Reporting:_
- Monitor and troubleshoot digital FMOS for the site.
- Utilize downtime tracking data systems, such as FMOS or PFIS, to analyze trends and recommend corrective measures.
- Participate and lead the implementation and sustainment of FI initiatives through health checks, audits, and feedback to equipment owners, shift managers, and operations managers.
- Governance and Methodology:_
- Develop and deploy governance systems, visual management systems, data collection, and reporting systems.
- Ensure effective analysis of deviations and define and complete necessary actions.
- Drive the mindset and methodology to increase “Mean Time Between Failures” (MTBF) and Zero Loss culture.
- Stakeholder Engagement and Training:_
- Prepare, communicate, and engage stakeholders in the MSE rollout plan for the plant, outlining key activities, priorities, scope, and expected results.
- Partner with cross-functional owners to identify and establish relevant measures at all levels (KPIs, Leading and lagging measures).
- Coach and mentor department managers/pillar leaders in the implementation and execution of plant supply excellence teams.
- Assist in training, coaching, and assessing plant autonomous and improvement teams.

**What you'll bring**
- Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or technical field of study with at least 2 years of experience in a TPM manufacturing environment.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Adept at queries, report writing, and presenting findings.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to teach others with tools such as one-point lessons and leading by example.
- Intermediate MS Excel skills required, including interpretation, organization, and analysis of data.
- Strong organizational skills and self-directed capability.
- Ability to lead a small team to achieve a common solution.
- Able to gather data from multiple sources including but not limited to PFIS, SAP, Red Prairie, and Power BI.
- Strong problem-solving capability, with the ability to identify corrective and preventative actions.
- Ability to set priorities, utilize and coordinate resources, and manage projects from start to finish with little or no supervision.

**What can you expect from Champion?**
- **Safety**: a strong commitment to ensure all people are provided with a safe, healthy and respectful environment.
- **Earnings**: Competitive Wages that give financial peace of mind, RRSP with Company, and donation matching.
- **Industry Competitive Benefits**: Me