Continuous Improvement Manager - Edmonton, Canada - Bimbo Canada

Bimbo Canada

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Continuous Improvement Manager
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Employment Type:
Regular

Location:
EDMONTON,AB

_Bimbo Canada is a market leading producer and distributor of packaged fresh bread, bakery and snacking products with brands such as Dempster's, Villaggio, POM, Bon Matin, Ben's, Stonemill, McGavins, Oroweat, Vachon and Takis. The company operates 17 bakeries and employs approximately 4,200 associates across Canada. Bimbo Canada pursues the goal of creating value by being at the forefront of manufacturing and service delivery innovation in the baking industry through the continued improvement and refinement of its supply chain network. Bimbo Canada serves major grocery chains, retail outlets and food service operations across Canada with a robust offering of both branded and private label products._

Main functions:

Lead largerscale strategic projects
Facilitate Lean workshops (process or value chain mapping, kaizen, etc.)
Conduct training on the Lean method
Guide management teams or project teams (coaching)
Act as a technical expert on problemsolving methods
Identify process improvements aimed at Bimbo Canada's health/safety, quality/food safety, sustainability and productivity
Promote the automation of performance tools (GB Connected) and Bimbo Canada's established CI program (CIMa)

Skills required for your success:

Required:

University degree, ideally in a technical field or administration
Leadership position experience, preferably in manufacturing or distribution
A track record of success
Sense of responsibility; Autonomy over the management of your schedule and priorities in exchange for a commitment to the company's values
Love challenges; Solve daytoday problems with work teams
Influential leadership; Carry out projects and deploy the continuous improvement model without direct authority over the people affected
Excellence in communication; Work with both the frontline collaborators and the Bimbo Canada management team.
Feel comfortable in multiple roles; Coach, trainer, facilitator, team member, influencer
Autonomy and sense of priorities; Manage multiple initiatives at the same time, make appropriate choices, navigate grey areas in terms of responsibilities, time management.
Willingness to learn; different management methods, problem solving, internal processes, etc. Be looking for continuous personal and professional growth
Creativity; Ability to imagine different scenarios when solving complex problems, identify hidden opportunities, create a project from scratch and deliver it.
Analytical mind; guide decisionmaking based on facts, statistical or trend analyses, etc.
Excellent teammate; each member of the CI team contributes to the progression of the model and methods through the sharing of experiences, group collaboration, etc.

Assets:

Master of Business Administration, Master of Science or Engineering degree considered assets
Lean or Six Sigma certification obtained from another company or the American Society for Quality
Experience in change management or coaching experience and certification considered assets

We offer:

Join a team of passionate people and a company that cares about your wellbeing
An ultrastimulating daily life
The opportunity to contribute directly to the success of the company
Several training options to develop your technical skills (Lean Six Sigma belts, management concepts, Scrum, etc.)
An extraordinary growth opportunity
Competitive salary and benefits

Please note all offers of employment at Bimbo Canada are conditional on the successful completion of appropriate background checks (including but not limited to criminal history, reference, credit and/or physical demands checks) as appropriate for the role and as permitted by law**.