Continuous Improvement Manager

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:

Reporting to the Senior National Manager, Continuous Improvement and Productivity, the Continuous Improvement Manager will be responsible for supporting the deployment of Bimbo Canada's Lean management program for our five bakeries in the West Region: Langley(BC), Calgary (AB), Edmonton(AB) and 2 Winnipeg(MA) bakeries. Regular presence at our locations is an important success criterion for the CI specialist (+/- 60-80%). The candidate can be based at any of our 5 facilities in the region. The CI Manager will also:

• Lead larger-scale 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 problem-solving 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)

This is a multi-site responsibility, it is expected that the candidate will be required to travel regularly (up to 50%) as part of his/her duties for projects, training, team meetings, on-site support. Although most of the work takes place in traditional daytime hours, it must be understood that operations take place 24/7 and it will be required (rarely) to be available on other schedules. #LI-Hybrid #LI-RM1

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 day-to-day 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 front-line 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 decision-making 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 well-being
• An ultra-stimulating 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.

Bimbo Canada is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, equity and belonging in the workplace, and encourages applications from qualified people of all genders, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. We welcome applications from all interested individuals; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job seekers with disabilities who require accommodation during the recruitment process, or would like more details about accessibility, should contact Bimbo Canada Accessibility at CB_Accessibility@grupobimbo.com.