CI Manager
Company: SunOpta
Location: Midlothian
Posted on: April 18, 2024
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Job Description:
SunOpta Overview:SunOpta (Nasdaq:STKL) (TSX:SOY) is a
U.S.-based, global pioneer fueling the future of sustainable,
plant-based food and beverages. Founded nearly 50 years ago,
SunOpta manufactures organic and specialty products sold through
retail and foodservice channels. SunOpta operates as a manufacturer
for leading natural and private label brands, and also proudly
produces its own brands, including SOWN -- , Dream -- and West Life
TM . Job Summary:This position is responsible for leading,
planning, standardizing, and directing business process improvement
and waste elimination activities to ensure business continuity and
operational excellence within the Plant and assigned functional
areas. This position drives a learning culture that embraces
standardized work, implementation flow, problem solving, strategy
deployment through Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
methodology.This position is also responsible to identify, train
and deploy resources to apply state-of-the-art approaches and tools
to achieve performance excellence and process improvements.
Essential Functions of the Job:
Lead, teach and coach TPM pillars through tools such as OPL,
Centerlines, CIL, VMB, Fuguai, 5S, etc.,
Establish and standardize business and operational processes
through facilitated work sessions, process & tool development, and
process pilots then educate and transfer ownership to end state
users and process owners.
Facilitates Kaizens, brainstorming sessions, workshops, problem
solving sessions and process mapping exercises to bring alignment,
extract knowledge and improve performance.
Monitor business and operational performance through metrics,
identifies gaps in performance and facilitates problem solving
activities to close performance gaps.
Trains, coaches, and facilitates continuous improvement tools and
methodologies such as lean, six sigma, kaizen, quality, and process
management.
Leads and executes improvement projects across or within
functions/operational sites via Lean, Six Sigma, or similar
methodology.
Facilitate flow of information/processes/procedures and helps
troubleshoot and resolve issues.
Adheres to company GMP's (good manufacturing practices), safety
procedures and all other quality processes.
Works with management to ensure effective organizational design and
that role is correctly organized, defined, documented, and
communicated to all employees.
Ensures effective safety procedures, tools and record keeping are
managed through site leadership.
Wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) when required.
All other duties, as assigned.Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in business or related field.
5 years related experience in a CI Manager role or related
experience and/or training; or equivalent combination or education
and experience.
2 years of experience working with and understanding TPM principles
and methods
Must have a working knowledge or MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and be
proficient with MS Excel.
Outstanding verbal, written, and communications skills including
facilitation and public-speaking experience.Preferred
Qualifications:
Lean/Six Sigma Green, Black or Master Black Belt or equivalent
training and/or certification. Project Management experience in a
manufacturing/cross-functional environment.Knowledge and
Skills:
Outstanding verbal, written, multi-tasking and presentation skills.
Ability to create momentum and foster organizational change.
Bilingual in Spanish. Experience with Ceridian. Candidate must be
an experienced leader that can work with groups to apply continuous
improvement concepts and principles across an organization. Must
have an inherent "data-based" approach with the ability to plan,
acquire, analyze, and interpret Operations and business data to
drive improvements and provide direction/focus. Candidate must have
a continuous improvement/problem solving "mindset" and experience.
Demonstrated ability to lead large teams in reviews, process
improvement events and/or Kaizens as well as leading training and
providing coaching support. Possess a disciplined approach to
project execution with a track record of positive hard and
behavioral results. Self-motivated/driven and able to create
enthusiasm for improvement initiatives. Must have a working
knowledge of MS Word and MS PowerPoint software and be proficient
with MS Excel software.Additional Considerations:
Travel: Approximately 10% to various SunOpta locations for meetings
and other job-related functions. Location: This position will be
our SunOpta Plant in Midlothian, TX. Work Environment:
Approximately 50% of the work is performed in an office
environment; 50% of work may involve being in a manufacturing /
production environment.Please note this job description is not
designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities,
duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for
this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at
any time, with or without notice. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER EOE
M/W/VET/DISABLED
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