Director Continuous Improvement
Company: SunOpta
Location: Eden Prairie
Posted on: May 9, 2024
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Job Description:
SunOpta Overview SunOpta (Nasdaq:STKL) (TSX:SOY) is an
innovative and sustainable manufacturer fueling the future of food.
With roots tracing back over 50 years, SunOpta drives growth for
today's leading brands by serving as a trusted innovation partner
and value-added manufacturer, crafting organic, plant-based
beverages, fruit snacks, nutritional beverages, broths and tea
products sold through retail, club, foodservice and e-commerce
channels. Alongside the company's commitment to top brands,
retailers and coffee shops, SunOpta also proudly produces its own
brands, including SOWN -- , Dream -- , and West Life . For more
information, visit SunOpta and LinkedIn .Job Summary As the
Director of Continuous Improvement, this individual will lead the
charge in developing, planning, and executing SunOpta's strategic
plan aligning with our Operational Excellence journey. This role
will center on building processes and systems that drive an
Operating Model tailored to the elimination of waste, improving
customer satisfaction, and increasing our Company's growth
strategy. This position will also provide oversight, and direction,
to identify, train and deploy resources to apply state-of-the-art
approaches and tools to achieve Operational Excellence and process
improvements.Essential Functions of the Job
Lead SunOpta One Continuous Improvement and Productivity Pillar to
drive standards . 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.
Support the facilitation of Plant Kaizens, brainstorming sessions,
workshops, problem-solving sessions and process mapping exercises
to bring alignment, extract knowledge and improve performance.
Monitors business and operational performance through metrics,
identifies gaps in performance and facilitates problem solving
activities to close performance gaps.
Fosters an environment where training, coaching, and facilitation
of continuous improvement tools and methodologies such as lean, six
sigma, kaizen, quality, and process management are adopted.
Leads and executes Productivity improvement projects across or
within functions/operational sites via Lean methodologies.
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 Senior Leadership Team (SLT) 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 CI site leadership.
Wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) when required.
All other duties, as assigned.Supervisory Responsibilities
Plant CI Managers will report directly into this role.Minimum
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed
below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Preferred Qualifications
Must have at least five years related experience and/or training;
or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Manufacturing environment and cross-functional project management
experience preferred.Knowledge and Skills
Outstanding verbal, written, multi-tasking and presentation
skills.
Ability to create momentum and foster SunOpta One transformational
change. Bilingual in Spanish is beneficial. Must have a working
knowledge of MS Word and PowerPoint and be proficient with MS Excel
software.
Candidate must be an experienced leader that can work with
cross-functional business groups to apply continuous improvement
concepts and principles across the 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 behavioral
results. Incumbent will be self-motivated/driven and able to create
enthusiasm for improvement initiatives.Additional
Considerations
Travel Expectation up to 25%. Location: This position will office
at our Eden Prairie (EPIC) Headquarters. Relocation or
international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will
not be considered.Work Environment/Physical Demands Approximately
50% of work is performed in an office environment. 50% of work may
involve being in the agricultural or manufacturing
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
Keywords: SunOpta, Eden Prairie , Director Continuous Improvement, Executive , Eden Prairie, Minnesota
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