Continuous Improvement Leader in Toronto

We’re a naan traditional company. Working at FGF Brands, there is never a dull moment! As a successful company that is continually growing, there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of. We have an entrepreneurial spirit which encourages all our team members to use their own creativity and out of the box thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.

The Continuous Improvement Leader will initiate and drive Continuous Improvement projects within a fast-paced, high-growth food manufacturing environment. The Program Leader will be a key member in implementing new strategic initiatives and special projects in our current and new facilities, with the aim of standardizing best practices and enabling FGF to effectively grow. This role will lead and mentor multiple Continuous Improvement Engineers and support their scalability initiatives.

What FGF Offers:

• FGF believes in Home Grown Talent, accelerated career growth with leadership training.
• Competitive Compensation, Health Benefits, & a generous flexible medical / Health spending account.
• RRSP matching program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - Restaurants, gyms, shopping etc.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for providing leadership in Continuous Improvement methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma to help eliminate waste, increase productivity, reduce costs and improve efficiencies across all operations in Manufacturing.
• Create an environment which continues to foster continuous improvement and lean manufacturing.
• Lead and mentor a team of Continuous Improvement Engineers, removing roadblocks, mitigating risk, communicating, and escalating to relevant level of leadership when required.
• Lead projects as a technical expert to Operations on improving processes.
• Carry out Continuous Improvement initiatives such as quality clinics, problem-solving workshops and Kaizens by demonstrating a rigorous method such as DMAIC.
• Work closely with all departments and levels of management.
• Guide their team in defining problems in their sector and in identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Assist the change management process and ensure everyone's involvement through strong facilitation and change agent skills.
• Act as a coach to the team in their development and use of Continuous Improvement tools and techniques, and identify potential training needs to elevate their overall capabilities.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years related experience in manufacturing (food industry highly preferred).
• 2+ years management/leadership experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Management or a related field.
• Expert knowledge of Continuous Improvement Systems, Six-Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen etc.
• Excellent computer skills (MS Office, VBA knowledge is an asset).
• Collaborative/mentoring/coaching management style.
• Data Analysis (Minitab, Matlab, and Python knowledge is an asset).
• Six Sigma certification required, ideally SS Black Belt.
• Able to provide expertise and knowledge across the organization.
• Ability to manage and deliver multiple Operational Excellence projects.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• The ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Flexible to work various work schedules as needed.
• The ability to exercise sound judgment and make timely decisions.
• Strong analytical skills both, written and verbal (English).
• Resourceful with a sense of urgency in providing solutions.
• Must have valid driver’s license and vehicle.

Disclaimer: The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills. Please keep in mind that other duties may be added or this description may be amended at any time.