Operational Excellence Transformation Lead

2 weeks ago


Jerome, United States Agropur Full time
Area Operational Excellence Manager

Ambitious and results-driven leader sought to spearhead operational excellence initiatives across Agropur's facilities.

About the Role:

The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing continuous improvement programs, driving cultural transformation towards operational excellence, and coaching team members on Lean principles. This role requires strong leadership skills, a proven track record of success in manufacturing, and experience with change management strategies.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Implement Lean philosophy using Agropur's Operating System: Loss tree analysis, Daily Management System (DMS) tools, unified problem-solving, SMED, etc.
  • Coach and act as a servant leader to support program implementation.
  • Support onsite implementation of plant management's strategic plan by working closely with union partners and managers.
  • Develop teams and resources required to meet autonomy and accountability objectives.
What We Offer:
  • Competitive compensation package including salary ($85,000 - $105,000 per year) and benefits.
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
  • 401(k) with 7% company contributions.
  • Three weeks paid time off.
  • Paid holidays and two floating holidays.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Advancement opportunities within the organization.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or relevant field.
  • Minimum five years of experience in manufacturing, focused on performance management.
  • Experience with implementing change management strategies.
  • Preferred lean/six sigma accreditation.
  • Knowledge of problem-solving processes (A3, RCA, PDCA, etc.).
  • Fluency in spoken and written English and Spanish preferred.
About Us:

Agropur is an employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life. An adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.



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