CI Manager

4 weeks ago

Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States SunOpta Full time
Job Title: CI Manager

SunOpta is seeking a highly skilled CI Manager to lead our efforts in driving business process improvement and waste elimination activities across our Plant and assigned functional areas.

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for leading, planning, standardizing, and directing business process improvement and waste elimination activities to ensure business continuity and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead and teach TPM pillars through tools such as OPL, Centerlines, CIL, VMB, Fuguai, 5S, etc.
  • Establish and standardize business and operational processes through facilitated work sessions, process & tool development, and process pilots.
  • Facilitate Kaizens, brainstorming sessions, workshops, problem-solving sessions, and process mapping exercises to bring alignment, extract knowledge, and improve performance.
  • Monitor business and operational performance through metrics, identifies gaps in performance, and facilitates problem-solving activities to close performance gaps.
  • Train, coach, and facilitate continuous improvement tools and methodologies such as lean, six sigma, kaizen, quality, and process management.
  • Lead and execute improvement projects across or within functions/operational sites via Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodology.
  • 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 management 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 site leadership.
  • Wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) when required.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in business or related field.
  • 5 years related experience in a CI Manager role or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination or education and experience.
  • 2 years of experience working with and understanding TPM principles and methods.
  • Must have a working knowledge or MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and be proficient with MS Excel.
  • Outstanding verbal, written, and communications skills including facilitation and public-speaking experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Lean/Six Sigma Green, Black, or Master Black Belt or equivalent training and/or certification.
  • Project Management experience in a manufacturing/cross-functional environment.
Additional Considerations:
  • Travel: Approximately 10% to various SunOpta locations for meetings and other job-related functions.
  • Location: This position will be our SunOpta Plant in Allentown, PA.
  • Work Environment: Approximately 50% of the work is performed in an office environment; 50% of work may involve being in a manufacturing/production environment.

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