Operational Excellence Team Lead, QA
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Summary
The Operational Excellence Team Leader (Manager) will lead and mentor a team of Operational Excellence Engineer(s) that will initiate and drive execution on projects related to standardizing best practices, continually reducing costs and increasing overall efficiencies; all within a fast-paced, high-growth food manufacturing environment.
What FGF Offers:
FGF believes in Home Grown Talent, accelerated career growth with leadership training. Unleashing Your Potential
Competitive Compensation, Health Benefits, & a generous flexible medical / Health spending account
RRSP matching program
Tuition reimbursement
Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - Restaurants, gyms, shopping etc.
Primary Responsibilities
Responsible for providing leadership in continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma to help eliminate waste, reduce costs, and improve efficiencies across all of Operations, including Manufacturing, Sanitation, Quality, and Maintenance
Responsible for mentoring and coaching a team of Operational Excellence Engineers and Co-ops
Identify and lead multiple improvement initiatives / projects of high importance to the business
Create an environment which fosters a continuous improvement culture across all facilities including innovation and integration of all new relevant technologies
Work closely with all departments and levels of management
Required Experience / Required Ingredients:
2-5 years related experience in manufacturing (food industry highly preferred)
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Management or a related field
Expert knowledge of Continuous Improvement Systems, Six-Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, etc.
Exposure & knowledge of Sanitation processes, challenges & improvement opportunities
Excellent computer skills (MS Office, VBA knowledge, exposure to PowerApps is an asset)
Must be able to travel to the US as required
Collaborative/mentoring management style
Data Analysis (Minitab knowledge is an asset)
Six Sigma certification is an asset
Able to provide expertise and knowledge across the organization
Ability to manage and deliver multiple Operational Excellence projects
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
The ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced production environment
Flexible to work various work schedules as needed
The ability to exercise sound judgment and make timely decisions
Strong analytical skills both, written and verbal (English)
Resourceful with a sense of urgency in providing solutions
Must have valid driver’s license and vehicle
What is the recipe for a great career at FGF?Working at FGF Brands, there is never a dull moment! As a successful company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of. We have an entrepreneurial spirit which encourages all our team members to use their own creativity and out of the box thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.
Disclaimer: The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills. Please keep in mind that other duties may be added or this description may be amended at any time.
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