What are the responsibilities and job description for the CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT MANAGER position at Agropur?
Job Details
Job Type:
Regular
Invest in you, Join Agropur.
Leverage your Lean Six Sigma expertise to establish a culture of continuous improvement, mentor future lean leaders, and contribute to transformative projects that revolutionize our methodologies.
The Continuous Improvement project manager will support functional areas strategic objectives by facilitating project identification activities to develop a project pipeline. He.she leads advanced complex, multi-functional and high value projects for existing processes to exceed goals and objectives. This position serves as a subject matter expert in LSS methodologies, Leader Standard Work and Connected Workforce Solution.
How Agropur invests in YOU:
Competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
401(k) with 7% company contributions
3 weeks Paid Time Off
Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
Paid parental leave
Advancement Opportunities
What?s involved in this role:
Provide coaching and mentoring in the use of LSS principles to effectively lead projects to reduce waste and increase output.
Lead DMAIC projects in the support of strategic initiatives and the annual plan.
Work with the Operational Excellence Team and business stakeholders to develop and manage the LSS project pipeline ensuring projects are identified, analyzed, prioritized and in alignment with the strategic orientations.
Develop and Track Lean KPIs for assigned sites.
Deploy and support the Leader Standard Work Program for Front-Line Leaders in assigned sites.
Deploy and support the Connected Workforce Solution including Training Best Practices and Collaboration in assigned sites.
Support the assigned sites in building Value Stream Mapping/Capacity Analysis and Strategic orientations.
50%-75%Travel required to 7 US Plant locations: WI, SD, ID, IA, MN
What you need to join our team:
Bachelor?s Degree in Industrial, Mechanical Engineering or relevant field required.
Six Sigma Certification required.
Minimum 3 years of experience in leading Lean Manufacturing initiatives and coaching required.
Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
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Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will therefore work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.