Manager, Continuous Improvement

at  Sofina Foods Inc

About us
Sofina Foods is one of Canada’s leading manufacturers of primary and further processed protein products for retail and foodservice customers as well as international markets. We manufacture pork, beef, turkey, chicken and fish products, Our family of brands include: Cuddy, Lilydale, Janes, Mastro, San Daniele, Fletcher’s, Vienna, Riserva and Zamzam. We are also the exclusive distributor of Italy’s finest Rio Mare, Lavazza and San Benedetto products in Canada.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting the Chief Operations Officer, the Manager, Continuous Improvements will be responsible for delivering large scale improvements to manufacturing operations across the company. This role will be a part of Sofina’s CI organization focused on driving operational excellence across the business. The incumbent will be driving TPM, LEAN and OEE methodologies across a multi-plant network, with a critical focus on Process Reliability, Plant Capacity, Waste Elimination, Product Optimization, Planned Maintenance and Building Capability of plant personnel.
Excellent analytical problem-solving skills, a mindset of continuous improvement and mentorship skills are essential to succeed in this role.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Lead product and process optimization projects across the organization to help drive organization’s key performance indicators.
• Support product & process engineers, as well as plant leadership teams to drive step-change and breakthrough improvements in safety, quality, productivity, service, cost and environment
• Drive a relentless focus on development of Manufacturing Standards and daily management systems to ensure sustainable business performance – including the Training and Qualification of Equipment Operators.
• Build Technical Mastery and Critical Partnerships with Equipment Designers and Machine Suppliers for the purpose of delivering more cost-efficient production processes and improved Manufacturing Standards for the Equipment Operator;
• Manage the Start-up of new equipment and manufacturing processes at multiple manufacturing sites, including Acceptance testing, Commissioning, Qualification, and Performance Based Training;
• Lead Collaborative Teamwork on projects across Operations, QA, H&S, Finance and HR to deliver superior results;
• Oversight for cross functional and high impact projects at production sites;
• Provide guidance and advice to process engineers as needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience implementing and leading LEAN, TPM and Process Reliability/OEE methodologies;
• Experience driving Root Cause Problem Solving, Waste Elimination, Equipment Breakdown Elimination and the Qualification and Training other others;
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial or Chemical Engineering;
• 5+ years of experience working in a similar capacity in a Manufacturing environment;
• Possesses a positive working attitude, willingness to learn new skills and appreciation of other points of view;
• Strong ability to manage details, organize facts and meet deadlines;
• Demonstrated sense of urgency with an ability to prioritize and delegate;
• Ability to effectively manage time, meet deadlines and coordinate activities with team members.
• 50% or more travel required within Canada.

Please refer the Job description for details