\r\n\r\nJob Description\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nThe Opportunity:\r\n\r\nDrive significant performance improvement by leading Operation Excellence System (OES) deployment in plants across the Maple Leaf network (which requires travel up to 75% of the time) to drive OES adoption by all plants people from operators to leadership team\r\n \r\n\r\nSnapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:\r\n\r\n\r\n\tDrive significant performance improvement by leading OES deployment in plants across the Maple Leaf network (which requires travel up to 75% of the time) to drive OES adoption by all plants people from operators to leadership team\r\n\tProviding on-site training, coaching and support to site leadership teams and OES pillar leads to enabling plants to continue OES maturity progression after initial deployment (Learn-Do-Teach approach).\r\n\tPerform OES maturity assessment to guide plants on their journey to excellence.\r\n\tUnderstand and support the execution of business objectives by supporting plant leadership teams across the Maple Leaf network with the identification of Critical Business Needs (CBN) and opportunities for improvement through OES maturity progression.\r\n\tLead OES performance management solution, connected worker solution and maturity progression governance\r\n\tLead OES communication and benchmarking.\r\n\tProvide training and coaching to employees across Maple Leaf Foods to drive awareness and maturity progression.\r\n\tLead OES overall system and pillars playbook improvements\r\n\tBe part of OES, also called “The Maple Leaf Way”, which is our structured management system to achieve excellence, based on the foundation of our Maple Leaf Leadership Edge Values and our Six Sigma discipline. This is how Maple Leaf Foods improves business processes, drives performance, solves complex problems, and implements significant changes.\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nWhat You’ll Bring:\r\n\r\n\r\n\tMinimum 10 years of Lean/Operational Excellence work experience in manufacturing or supply chain.\r\n\tExperience in deploying operational excellence/lean management in multiple plants.\r\n\tExperience in an organization that has an operational excellence program or has led the deployment is an asset.\r\n\tGreat understanding of Operations Excellence (Lean Manufacturing).\r\n\tDemonstrated ability to collaborate with operations leaders\r\n\tEffective communication (verbal and written) with all levels of the organization, including senior leadership.\r\n\tAbility to support change management across range of roles, functions, and sites\r\n\tInspire teams to deliver winning results against organizational priorities.\r\n\tLead teams through strong leadership, initiative and project management.\r\n\tTrack record of developing, coaching and leading teams of indirect reports.\r\n\tExperience in commercial, finance or other transactional functions is an asset. \r\n\tUniversity degree (BSc. Engineering or Operations Management preferred).\r\n\tBlack Belt Certification or Lean Implementation Certification is an asset.\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nWhat We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:\r\n\r\n\r\n\tBeing part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.\r\n\tAn inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.\r\n\tCompetitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.\r\n\tDefined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.\r\n\tLearning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.\r\n\tComprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.\r\n\tSupporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n
