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.

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

• 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.

• 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.

Travel: Approximately 10% to various SunOpta locations for meetings and other job-related functions.

Location: This position will be our SunOpta Plant in Midlothian, TX.

Work Environment: Approximately 50% of the work is performed in an office environment; 50% of work may involve being in a manufacturing/production environment.