McCain Foods Limited
Sr Manager Continuous Improvement
McCain Foods Limited, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, United States,
Position Title:
Sr Manager Continuous Improvement
Position Type:
Regular - Full-Time
Position Location:
Oakbrook Terrace; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Florenceville-Bristol, New Brunswick, Canada
Grade:
Grade 06
Requisition ID:
30819
This position can be based at any one of our three corporate offices: Toronto, ON, Florenceville, NB or Oakbrook, IL.
SUMMARY:
As a Senior Continuous Improvement Manager at McCain, you will play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence and sustainable growth within the NA Supply Chain organization. Leveraging your extensive experience in CI methodologies and leadership skills, you will champion the development and execution of strategic initiatives aimed at optimizing processes such as Demand Forecasting and Planning, Inventory Management, Order Fulfilment, Transportation, Warehousing, and Quality. Collaborating closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, you will identify opportunities for large scale improvement, develop actionable plans, and drive continuous progress towards organizational goals. Your expertise in change management, data analysis, and performance metrics will be instrumental in fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supply Chain Continuous Improvement – Center of Excellence
Lead the development and launch of a Continuous Improvement Center of Excellence within the NA Supply Chain organization.
Establish standards, methodologies, and tools to support CI initiatives across the organization.
Collaborate with other departments and industry experts to stay informed about best practices and emerging trends in continuous improvement.
Facilitate knowledge sharing sessions to disseminate successful practices across the organization.
Sustainable Competitive Advantage (SCA)
Oversee the North American Supply Chain SCA program to build a robust portfolio of cost savings initiatives.
Hold team accountable to timely and accurate tracking/reporting of value realization.
Program Management
Lead large scale, complex, and cross-functional improvement programs and participate in cross-functional teams supporting supply chain process improvement projects.
Hold others accountable in order to maintain project scope and timelines.
Manage stakeholder input while filtering out non-relevant information.
Leadership
Communicate regularly with senior leaders to understand organizational needs and challenges.
Provide leadership and coaching to both the direct report and CI initiative team members.
Delegate tasks effectively and provide support as needed to ensure successful execution of responsibilities.
Process Optimization
Identify opportunities for process optimization, waste reduction, and efficiency improvements.
Implement change management methodologies to ensure smooth transitions and sustained improvements.
Data-Driven Decision Making
Utilize data analytics and performance metrics to drive decision-making processes.
Establish and maintain a robust system for monitoring and reporting on key improvement metrics.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Information Systems or Engineering; MBA is a plus.
5+ years Supply Chain experience with 3+ years of experience driving sizable Continuous Improvement Projects.
Extensive experience in applying recognized CI methodologies (Six Sigma, Lean, etc.).
Lean Six Sigma certification and Project Management Professional designation a bonus.
Results focused with effective communication skills.
Self-motivated with leadership skills and a desire to learn and grow.
Ability to travel up to 20%.
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace.
Job Family:
Supply Chain & LogisticsDivision:
NA Supply ChainDepartment:
Supply Chain ExcellenceLocation(s):
CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Florenceville-Bristol || CA - Canada : Ontario : Toronto || US - United States of America : Illinois : Oakbrook Terrace
Company:
McCain Foods USA, Inc.
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Sr Manager Continuous Improvement
Position Type:
Regular - Full-Time
Position Location:
Oakbrook Terrace; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Florenceville-Bristol, New Brunswick, Canada
Grade:
Grade 06
Requisition ID:
30819
This position can be based at any one of our three corporate offices: Toronto, ON, Florenceville, NB or Oakbrook, IL.
SUMMARY:
As a Senior Continuous Improvement Manager at McCain, you will play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence and sustainable growth within the NA Supply Chain organization. Leveraging your extensive experience in CI methodologies and leadership skills, you will champion the development and execution of strategic initiatives aimed at optimizing processes such as Demand Forecasting and Planning, Inventory Management, Order Fulfilment, Transportation, Warehousing, and Quality. Collaborating closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, you will identify opportunities for large scale improvement, develop actionable plans, and drive continuous progress towards organizational goals. Your expertise in change management, data analysis, and performance metrics will be instrumental in fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supply Chain Continuous Improvement – Center of Excellence
Lead the development and launch of a Continuous Improvement Center of Excellence within the NA Supply Chain organization.
Establish standards, methodologies, and tools to support CI initiatives across the organization.
Collaborate with other departments and industry experts to stay informed about best practices and emerging trends in continuous improvement.
Facilitate knowledge sharing sessions to disseminate successful practices across the organization.
Sustainable Competitive Advantage (SCA)
Oversee the North American Supply Chain SCA program to build a robust portfolio of cost savings initiatives.
Hold team accountable to timely and accurate tracking/reporting of value realization.
Program Management
Lead large scale, complex, and cross-functional improvement programs and participate in cross-functional teams supporting supply chain process improvement projects.
Hold others accountable in order to maintain project scope and timelines.
Manage stakeholder input while filtering out non-relevant information.
Leadership
Communicate regularly with senior leaders to understand organizational needs and challenges.
Provide leadership and coaching to both the direct report and CI initiative team members.
Delegate tasks effectively and provide support as needed to ensure successful execution of responsibilities.
Process Optimization
Identify opportunities for process optimization, waste reduction, and efficiency improvements.
Implement change management methodologies to ensure smooth transitions and sustained improvements.
Data-Driven Decision Making
Utilize data analytics and performance metrics to drive decision-making processes.
Establish and maintain a robust system for monitoring and reporting on key improvement metrics.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Information Systems or Engineering; MBA is a plus.
5+ years Supply Chain experience with 3+ years of experience driving sizable Continuous Improvement Projects.
Extensive experience in applying recognized CI methodologies (Six Sigma, Lean, etc.).
Lean Six Sigma certification and Project Management Professional designation a bonus.
Results focused with effective communication skills.
Self-motivated with leadership skills and a desire to learn and grow.
Ability to travel up to 20%.
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace.
Job Family:
Supply Chain & LogisticsDivision:
NA Supply ChainDepartment:
Supply Chain ExcellenceLocation(s):
CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Florenceville-Bristol || CA - Canada : Ontario : Toronto || US - United States of America : Illinois : Oakbrook Terrace
Company:
McCain Foods USA, Inc.
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