CI Manager

This role is responsible for driving business process improvement and waste elimination activities to ensure operational excellence within the Plant and assigned functional areas.

• Lead, teach, and coach 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 and improve performance.
• Monitor business and operational performance through metrics, identify gaps in performance, and facilitate 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 the flow of information/processes/procedures and help troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Adhere to company GMP's (good manufacturing practices), safety procedures, and all other quality processes.
• Work with management to ensure effective organizational design and that role is correctly organized, defined, documented, and communicated to all employees.
• Ensure effective safety procedures, tools, and record-keeping are managed through site leadership.
• Wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) when required.

• 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 of education and experience.
• 2 years of experience working with and understanding TPM principles and methods.
• Must have a working knowledge of MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and be proficient with MS Excel.
• Outstanding verbal, written, and communications skills, including facilitation and public-speaking experience.

• Lean/Six Sigma Green, Black, or Master Black Belt or equivalent training and/or certification.
• Project Management experience in a manufacturing/cross-functional environment.

This position will be based at our SunOpta Plant in Allentown, PA, with approximately 10% travel to various SunOpta locations for meetings and other job-related functions.