Process Lead Jobs

Leclerc is a family business with 117 years of experience, tradition and know-how passed down from people with heart. Thanks to our 1,300 employees in nine plants in Canada and the United States, we are constantly innovating to exceed the expectations of both small and large appetites.
Reporting to the Process Manager to promote and support continuous improvement mindset growth and methods application, using lean methodologies. Working together with the Business Unit Leader and Maintenance Lead as a focused team, to support the production line and ensure that processes are well documented to drive improvement and sustainability.
Responsibilities

• Any other duties requested by your supervisor
• Recommend and expedite system solutions, troubleshooting and modifications to existing equipment to improve and optimize line operations
• Provide resources and technological expertise within the plant
• Assistance in identifying opportunities for improvement and articulate a plan to achieve it
• Support the Production Manager in fulfilling the mandates of the production operations to meet overall business objectives
• Take initiative to focus on continuous improvement for personal development regarding updates on industry standards
• Organizes and participates in prevention activities and raises workers’ awareness of value-added production concepts
• Executes process improvement projects
• Promote and be responsible for applying sound occupational health and safety management and ensure compliance with Leclerc safety standards
• Documents processes and writes work instructions and specifications
• Working closely with the maintenance lead and business unit leader to maintain and improve line efficiencies as well as meet all line objectives
• Participation in T1, T2 meetings
• Shares best practices with the other Process Leads
• You will be part of the line team that manages improvements to equipment, process parameters, and centerlines on daily/weekly/yearly basis
• Supports the team in the implementation and continuous improvement of their respective Daily Management System (DMS) elements
• Manages the change brought about the new methods
• Plan and organize the various improvement programs (H&S, TPM, 6S, Six Sigma, Ishikawa diagram, etc.)
• Analyze the various causes of waste and suggest improvements
• Helps to define daily plans, takes the lead on priority actions pertaining to processes, and systems, from action identification to completion
• Defines standard processes and tools to manage centerlines and accelerate RCO (Rapid Change Over)

Qualifications

• Have a good understanding of recognized process management, continuous improvement methods and problem-solving tools
• Ability to train and transfer knowledge effectively
• Experience with SAP considered an asset
• Have implemented or participated in the implementation of change management.
• Must be capable at mentoring and coaching employees for success.
• Experience in troubleshooting and process improvement
• Strong communication skills (both oral and written)
• Results-oriented and the ability to motivate a team to perform at high levels
• Strong people management skills are a must
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to make good decisions with an innovative approach
• Completed education in Operations Management or Engineering field OR Bachelor’s degree or technologist diploma plus relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience with the different “Lean” approaches/tools; Lean certification, considered an asset

Working at Leclerc means...

• Starting a new job with paid and adapted training;
• Integrating a rich company culture (Christmas, birthday and maternity gifts, use of the Poka platform and more)
• Working in a family business on a human scale;
• Benefiting from a complete benefits program (drug and dental insurance, 1 week of sick leave [conditions apply], telemedicine, group RRSP with employer participation and more)
• Saving on our delicious products and discovering exclusive novelties
• Evolving in a clean, temperate environment with the latest technology;
• Taking advantage of job security and opportunities for advancement within the company
• Embracing high velocity production and cutting edge technology;
• Earning a competitive salary;