Process Lead

Job summary

Leads process improvement projects aligned with the plant’s strategic plan, supports quality and process specialists, and facilitates DMAIC workshops and change initiatives. Provides operational and technical support, oversees production line start-ups, and manages the documentation and use of process knowledge and work instructions.

Job details

Position Summary Reporting to the Plant Manager and the Technical Process Director, the Process Leader carries out process improvement projects and supports quality and process specialists in advancing their various initiatives. They also provide operational support and ensure that knowledge is documented to enhance process understanding across all departments. Responsibilities Process Improvement Projects Executes process improvement projects aligned with the plant’s strategic plan Supports quality and process specialists in the execution of their projects Facilitates workshops using a DMAIC project management approach Assists in identifying improvement opportunities Manages change resulting from new methods and practices Operational Support Implements new products into production Acts as a technical expert: coaches operations teams Oversees line start-ups Participates in various operational meetings Process Knowledge Management Manages process knowledge: ensures its documentation, dissemination, and application Administers and uses POKA for instructions and troubleshooting guides Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience Over 5 years of relevant professional experience Proven experience with various Lean methodologies Strong interest in management and leadership Effective communication skills in both French and English (spoken and written) Availability to cover different work shifts as needed Willingness to travel occasionally

What you’ll do

Leads process improvement projects aligned with the plant’s strategic plan, supports quality and process specialists, and facilitates DMAIC workshops and change initiatives. Provides operational and technical support, oversees production line start-ups, and manages the documentation and use of process knowledge and work instructions.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent education and relevant experience, along with more than five years of relevant professional experience and proven knowledge of Lean methodologies. Candidates should have strong communication skills in French and English, an interest in management and leadership, and be available for different shifts and occasional travel.

Listed skills

• Process Improvement · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Change Management · Preferred
• Quality Improvement · Preferred
• Troubleshooting · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Process Improvement
• Lean Methodologies
• DMAIC
• Project Management
• Workshop Facilitation
• Change Management
• Operational Support
• Quality Improvement
• Production Start-Ups
• Technical Coaching
• Process Documentation
• Knowledge Management
• Troubleshooting
• Communication
• Leadership

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Food & Beverage
• Management & Leadership
• Engineering

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