Continuous Improvement Manager

Position Title: Continuous Improvement Manager

Department: Manufacturing

Location: St. Boniface, MB, Canada

About AGI

AGI is a global food-based infrastructure company publicly traded in Canada. With over 3,800 employees and over 30 global manufacturing brands, AGI is a leading provider of equipment and technology solutions for agricultural commodities including seed, fertilizer, grain and feed systems and an expanding platform for food processing facilities.

The Opportunity

The Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for the ongoing process of improvement opportunities. This includes identifying and nominating projects, gathering and analyzing information, developing and communicating recommendations, and the flawless implementation of projects within the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Be an active change agent within the division by cultivating a Lean thinking culture
• Coach department leaders through the development of a model line using value stream analysis, cascaded down to the floor based improvement initiatives, in order to meet business challenges
• Develop lean depth capability by training and coaching department leaders in the organization's methods and scientific thinking
• Achieve sustainment of gains through coaching leaders to own and deploy daily management systems, including leadership standard work
• Develop capability of lean team members across the division in order to become future coaches and leaders of the organization
• Ensure operations move toward a problem solving and daily execution culture
• Monitor and report on the progress of improvement projects
• Use data analysis to measure performance metrics and assess current processes
• Collaborate across all departments and ensure regular interaction with all levels of leadership
• Presents, educates, and facilitates to all levels in the organization as well as to external audiences

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in the field of Industrial Engineering preferred or equivalent.
• 5-7 years' related experience preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge Six Sigma is an asset.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities
• Strong communication and writing skills
• Ability to interact with customers
• Pride in workmanship
• Excellent organization skills
• Ability to work within a team and individually
• Meticulous care and attention to detail

Why AGI?

We're leading the way in global food supply chain solutions and here's how:

We're the leading global expert in providing farmers, processors and commercial customers with the right equipment and customized engineering solutions to produce, protect and deliver the world's grain, fertilizer, seed, feed and food supplies. Dedicated to safety, innovation and customization, AGI offers one of the largest catalogs of equipment and full-service planning and engineering services for the storage, blending, mixing, conveying, conditioning, and processing of agricultural products worldwide. Supported by an extensive in-country sales and service team, AGI provides a global distribution network and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Brazil, India, France, and Italy.

Our Culture

Safety and teamwork are the cornerstones of our global culture. In all aspects of our business, diverse and inclusive teams work together to deliver quality products, solutions, and services for our customers around the world.

Our Benefits

Our competitive salaries, benefits packages, and employee share purchase plan help you take care of your family. Professional development activities keep you learning and involved, offering many opportunities to grow and advance your career.

With AGI, you're choosing an employer dedicated to strengthening and securing the global food supply chain.

AGI is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.