Director of Operational Efficiency

6 days ago

Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States SunOpta Inc. Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Senior Director to lead our Transformation and Continuous Improvement efforts at SunOpta Inc. This is a critical role that will drive our Operational Excellence journey and ensure we achieve our business objectives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the development and implementation of our Supply Chain strategic plan, aligning with our Operational Excellence goals.
  • Establish and standardize business and operational processes through facilitated work sessions, process development, and process pilots.
  • Support the facilitation of Plant 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, identify gaps in performance, and facilitate problem-solving activities to close performance gaps.
  • Foster an environment where training, coaching, and facilitation of continuous improvement tools and methodologies such as lean, six sigma, kaizen, quality, and process management are adopted.
  • Lead and execute productivity improvement projects across or within functions/operational sites via Lean methodologies.
  • Facilitate the flow of information/processes/procedures and help troubleshoot and resolve issues.
  • Adhere to company GMPs (good manufacturing practices), safety procedures, and all other quality processes.
  • Work with Senior Leadership Team (SLT) 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 CI site leadership.
  • Lead strategy and transformation setting in response to delivering company capabilities to ensure Operational Excellence.
  • Oversee, direct, and organize the project work within the context of cross-functional project teams supporting initiatives from finance, operations, supply chain, administration, and IT teams.
  • Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement and innovation that values learning and a commitment to quality.
  • Lead the organization to excellence through transformation initiatives in all aspects of supply chain, IT, operations, and administration.
  • Lead programs and projects using innovative, agile, and project management tools and techniques in the strategic development, change management, and implementation of initiatives to ensure the organization's ability to successfully implement a business transformation agenda and realize intended financial COGS reductions.
Requirements
  • Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent training and/or certification required.
  • Experience working in and complete understanding of a GMP manufacturing environment.
  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, process management, operations, industrial engineering, or engineering management.
  • Must have at least ten years in process optimization, operations, or business management.
  • Must have a minimum of 2-3 years Director Level experience.
  • Advanced skills in the use of data management tools to monitor progress toward goals.
Preferred Qualifications
  • A graduate degree in engineering, business, or an MBA concentrating in Business Administration, Economics, Project Management, Accounting/Finance is preferred.
  • Lean/Six Sigma Master Black Belt or equivalent training preferred.
Knowledge and Skills
  • Outstanding verbal, written, multi-tasking, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to create momentum and foster transformational change.
  • Bilingual in Spanish is beneficial.
  • Must have a working knowledge of MS Word and PowerPoint and be proficient with MS Excel software.
  • Candidate must be an experienced leader that can work with cross-functional business groups to apply continuous improvement concepts and principles across the organization.
  • Must have an inherent 'data-based' approach with the ability to plan, acquire, analyze, and interpret operational and business data to drive improvements and provide direction/focus.
  • Candidate must have a continuous improvement/problem-solving 'mindset' and experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead large teams in reviews, process improvement events, and/or Kaizens as well as leading training and providing coaching support.
  • Possess a disciplined approach to project execution with a track record of positive behavioral results.
  • Incumbent will be self-motivated/driven and able to create enthusiasm for improvement initiatives.

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