Continuous Improvement Leader
Leclerc Foods
Date: 15 hours ago
City: Kingsport, TN
Contract type: Full time
Position Summary
Reporting to the plant manager, the Continuous Improvement Leader supports managers in improving their operational processes by implementing and monitoring activities to maximize the effectiveness of the various resources used.
Responsibilities
Lead of improvement projects
Reporting to the plant manager, the Continuous Improvement Leader supports managers in improving their operational processes by implementing and monitoring activities to maximize the effectiveness of the various resources used.
Responsibilities
Lead of improvement projects
- Develop, propose and prioritize Lean-Six Sigma improvement projects;
- Executes Lean-Six Sigma improvement projects related to the plant's strategic plan;
- Support managers for all departments in the implementation of projects;
- Facilitates workshops in a DMAIC project management approach;
- Assistance in identifying opportunities for improvement;
- Manages change brought about by new methods.
- Organizes and participates in prevention activities and raises workers' awareness of value-added production concepts;
- Analyze the various causes of waste and suggest improvements;
- Implement and support managers in their respective improvement projects;
- Plan and organize the various improvement programs (H&S, TPM, 6S, Six Sigma, Ishikawa diagram, etc.)
- Participation in various operational meetings;
- Documents processes and writes work instructions and specifications;
- Develops and maintains the tools necessary to improve the organization's overall performance;
- Develops training related to their field of expertise and trains the workforce appropriately.
- Bachelor of Science/Industrial Engineering or equivalent combination of education/experience;
- Possess 2+ years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment;
- Specialist in business process improvements;
- Desire for career growth;
- Communicate effectively in both languages: French and English (spoken and written);
- Willing and available to cover the various shifts as needed;
- Be available for occasional travel.
How to apply
To apply for this job you need to authorize on our website. If you don't have an account yet, please register.
Post a resumeSimilar jobs
Sr. Program Manager II
BAE Systems, Inc.,
Kingsport, TN
$120,000
-
$204,000
per year
2 days ago
Job DescriptionBAE Systems is seeking a highly skilled Senior Program Manager to lead the successful execution of strategic initiatives and complex facility development and construction projects.As a Senior Program Manager, you will be responsible for delivering large-scale facility modernization and expansion projects on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.You will lead a cross-functional team, manage profit and...
Sales Representative
D.R. Horton,
Kingsport, TN
2 weeks ago
DescriptionD.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its...
