Continuous Improvement Manager

Develop and implement a plant-wide continuous improvement strategy aligned with corporate goals, using tools like Hoshin-Kanri to set direction and communicate priorities Lead and mentor teams in continuous improvement practices, promoting standard work, Kaizen projects, and employee-driven suggestions to strengthen engagement Build, prioritize, and manage the improvement project portfolio - including CI initiatives and local CAPEX - ensuring projects close on time and deliver measurable results Assess manufacturing and operational processes, reinforce Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies, and ensure proper implementation of all CI systems and tools Track and validate KPIs with relevant departments, maintain visual management boards, and regularly report progress and recommendations to senior leadership. Drive cultural adoption of continuous improvement through training, workshops, and cross-functional collaboration, influencing stakeholders without direct supervisory authority while meeting all food safety and quality requirements Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related discipline Demonstrated experience working in a continuous improvement role Certification in continuous improvement methods such as Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Lean Master, or equivalent Strong leadership abilities with effective team management skills Ability to speak conversational French is a plus. #J-18808-Ljbffr