Process Lead

Leclerc is a family business with 119 years of experience, tradition and know-how passed down from people with heart. Thanks to our 1,900 employees in nine plants in Canada and the United States, we are constantly innovating to exceed the expectations of both small and large appetites.

Working at Leclerc means...

• Working in a family business
• Evolving in a clean, temperate environment with the latest technology
• Starting a new job with paid and adapted training
• Benefit from a complete benefits program (drug and dental insurance, 1 week of sick leave [conditions apply], telemedicine, group RRSP with employer participation and more)
• Save on our delicious products and discover exclusive novelties
• Take advantage of job security and opportunities for advancement within the company
• Integrate a rich company culture (Christmas, birthday and maternity gifts, use of the Poka platform and more)

Position Summary

Reporting to the Process Manager to promote and support continuous improvement mindset growth and methods application, using lean methodologies. Working together with the Business Unit Leader and Maintenance Lead as a focused team, to support the production line and ensure that processes are well documented to drive improvement and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Executes process improvement projects
• Assistance in identifying opportunities for improvement and articulate a plan to achieve it
• Be part of the line team that manages improvements to equipment, process parameters, and centerlines on daily/weekly/yearly basis
• Work closely with the maintenance lead and business unit leader to maintain and improve line efficiencies as well as meet all line objectives
• Manage the change brought about by new methods
• Organize and participate in prevention activities and raise workers’ awareness of value-added production concepts
• Analyze the various causes of waste and suggest improvements
• Plan and organize the various improvement programs (H&S, TPM, 6S, Six Sigma, Ishikawa diagram, etc.)
• Participate in T1, T2 meetings
• Document processes and write work instructions and specifications
• Define standard processes and tools to manage centerlines and accelerate RCO (Rapid Change Over)
• Help define daily plans, take the lead on priority actions pertaining to processes, and systems, from action identification to completion
• Support the team in the implementation and continuous improvement of their respective Daily Management System (DMS) elements
• Share best practices with the other Process Leads
• Support the Production Manager in fulfilling the mandates of the production operations to meet overall business objectives
• Recommend and expedite system solutions, troubleshooting and modifications to existing equipment to improve and optimize line operations
• Take initiative to focus on continuous improvement for personal development regarding updates on industry standards
• Promote and be responsible for applying sound occupational health and safety management and ensure compliance with Leclerc safety standards
• Provide resources and technological expertise within the plant
• Any other duties requested by your supervisor

Qualifications

• Completed education in Operations Management or Engineering field OR Bachelor’s degree or technologist diploma plus relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience with the different “Lean” approaches/tools; Lean certification, considered an asset
• Have implemented or participated in the implementation of change management
• Have a good understanding of recognized process management, continuous improvement methods and problem-solving tools
• Strong people management skills are a must
• Must be capable of mentoring and coaching employees for success
• Strong communication skills (both oral and written)
• Results-oriented and the ability to motivate a team to perform at high levels
• Experience in troubleshooting and process improvement
• Ability to make good decisions with an innovative approach
• Ability to train and transfer knowledge effectively
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• Experience with SAP considered an asset

Biscuits Leclerc is committed to recruiting and hiring the best candidates for all roles and is committed to integration and equal opportunity. Upon request, Biscuits Leclerc will provide suitable accommodations during the recruitment and hiring process to candidates with accessibility needs due to disability to ensure that the standards outlined in Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) are upheld. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact the HR responsible at 613-933-1710 ext: 3600.