At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

The role of the Continuous Improvement Manager will facilitate business teams and will be responsible for managing Process Improvement initiatives utilizing the Management Operating System (MOS).  Will be responsible for leveraging processes and executing process overhaul and/or upgrade programs for the organization at the local level.  In addition, the role will take responsibility for coaching, training, communications, base lining, auditing, identifying and transferring best practices externally and internally.

How You Will Make Contributions That Matter

• Act as an internal consultant for location to lead, define and develop continuous improvement activities.
• Coach and champion functions to identify and implement opportunities to improve program and process effectiveness.
• Plan and coordinate training to others who will support the Process Improvement initiatives.
• Lead problem-solving efforts to improve quality and eliminate waste/cost of poor performance at the plant level.
• Apply analysis to improve efficiencies and process capability.
• Prepare and present oral and written presentations to internal/external teams.
• Design, drive and perform operational analysis of business processes.  Drive and track these projects to successful completion.
• Document and institutionalizes using controls and scorecards to ensure lasting project benefits.  Identifies and leverages best practices across the organization.
• Identifies key elements of process improvement and partners with process owners to deliver sustainable and repeatable change.  Develops and prepare metrics and related reports.
• Prepare and present reports, results and data to the Executive team.
• Conduct regular and periodic audits of the Management Operating System.
• Facilitate the development of action plans to variances as identified through the audit process.
• Facilitate the CI process, steering committee and corrective teams.
• Provide technical direction/guidance to personnel as required.
• Function as facility Process Improvement champion regarding tasks, projects, cost and yield improvement opportunities and operations.
• Travel as needed to partner with other facilities, participate in continuous improvement committees to share best practice with other locations.
• Adhere to the Saputo Code of Ethics and actively apply the Saputo values
• Other duties as assigned.

You Are Best Suited For The Role If You Have The Following Experience, Skills, and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of leadership experience.
• Lean, Six Sigma, and/ or other Continuous Improvement certification, Blackbelt certification a plus.
• Internal Candidates: A minimum of 5 years hands-on plant technical experience in the dairy plant or food industry operations, with a minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Must have exceptional leadership skills.
• Advance math and statistical problem solving skills.
• Must have a good understanding of budgeting and cost control.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and computer-based applications. 
• Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs; ability to lead others through change.

We Support and Care For Our Employees By Providing Them With…

• Development opportunities that enhance their career fulfillment
• Meaningful compensation & benefits that help them care for their families.
• Opportunities to contribute to your community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products.

Salary Range: $85,000 to $95,000

In the USA, Saputo ranks among the top three cheese producers and is one of the top producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Stella, Frigo Cheese, Montchevre, Stella, and Treasure Cave. We also boast a strong foodservice presence, partnering with reputable chain restaurants and broadline distributors.

Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.

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