Lead, Continuous Improvement
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About the Role
Saputo seeks a Continuous Improvement Site Lead to drive operational excellence at its Calgary dairy plant.
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Responsibilities
- Own site CI systems and performance tools (e.g., OEE), ensuring data integrity and reporting accuracy
- Analyze plant performance data to identify trends, losses, and improvement opportunities
- Translate data into actionable insights and support Plant Leadership Team decision making
- Support Production in prioritizing top losses and improving OEE and line performance
- Provide structured troubleshooting and root cause analysis support
- Lead CI initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
- Train and coach teams on CI tools and methodologies
- Lead and facilitate Kaizen events and structured continuous improvement workshops
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related discipline
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt preferred; Green Belt with strong experience considered
- Minimum 5 years of experience in continuous improvement or related field
- Strong experience in data analysis, trend analysis, and performance improvement
- Advanced proficiency with Minitab, Excel, Power BI or similar tools
- Experience in cross functional manufacturing environment
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Overview of the role
- Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P. is seeking a Continuous Improvement (CI) Site Lead who will play a key role in promoting continuous improvement and operational excellence within Saputo Canada operations.
- The incumbent provides technical and analytical support to the Plant Manager and cross functional teams and is responsible for identifying, prioritizing, driving, and sustaining improvement opportunities across the site.
- The CI Site Lead acts as the site subject matter expert for continuous improvement systems, performance analysis, and data driven decision support.
- As a specialist role, the CI Site Lead operates through influence, coaching, technical expertise, and cross functional collaboration rather than through direct people leadership.
How you will make contributions that matter
- Own site CI systems and performance tools (e.g., OEE), ensuring data integrity and reporting accuracy.
- Analyze plant performance data to identify trends, losses, and improvement opportunities.
- Translate data into actionable insights and support Plant Leadership Team decision making.
- Support Production in prioritizing top losses and improving OEE and line performance.
- Provide structured troubleshooting and root cause analysis support.
- Support Maintenance prioritization based on operational impact.
- Provide insights on equipment reliability and performance trends.
- Support Maintenance and Finance with OPEX tracking and cost control.
- Support Quality in identifying process trends and reducing variability.
- Use tools such as Minitab, Excel, and Power BI for advanced analytics and reporting.
- Develop dashboards and visual reporting tools to support decision making.
- Translate operational ideas into structured analysis and actionable plans.
You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering preferred; other relevant disciplines considered.
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt preferred; Green Belt with strong experience considered.
- Minimum 5 years of experience preferred; minimum 3 years with strong capability may be considered.
- Strong experience in data analysis, trend analysis, and performance improvement.
- Advanced proficiency with Minitab, Excel, Power BI or similar tools.
- Proven ability to translate data into actionable insights and improvements.
- Experience in cross functional manufacturing environment.
Other Skills And Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to influence without authority
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Project management and organization
- Change management capability
- Creativity in translating ideas into actionable insights
We support and take care of our employees and their families by offering
- Vacation upon hire.
- Generous and complete benefit coverage with group insurance.
- Group retirement plan with employer contribution.
- Employee family assistance program for employees and their families.
- Employee Share Ownership Plan with an employer match.
- Paid Maternity/Parental Leave program.
- Paid time off: Floater Day and volunteer day off.
- Opportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSA.
- Training and Development programs.
- Saputo Flex Program, flexible work environment (schedule/location/time off) according to department needs.
- Organized activities for employees and their families.
Salary
- CAD 80,130.00 CAD 100,160.00
- Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, education, skills, and training.
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