CI Manager (14-15 month Contract)

Who We Are:

We are Maker’s Pride, a new kind of food company, and the industry’s largest contract manufacturer. You won’t find our logo on store shelves, but our passion for quality and efficiency is evident in every product we make.

Interbake Canada, an affiliate of Maker’s Pride is located in Kitchener, ON.

Job Summary:

The CI Manager is responsible for driving sustainable Process Improvements and mindset change in the facility by delivering breakthrough results in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Morale. The CI Manager works closely with plant leadership, CI Directors, and department employees to achieve results. This position requires strong technical, Lean Manufacturing, and hands-on leadership skills to drive cultural change.

Job Duties: Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Oversee, develop and execute improvement action plans based on size and complexity
• Owner, driver, and facilitator of process improvement within the facility.
• Driver of Maker’s Pride Performance System for the plant; monitoring performance, providing feedback, guidance, and coaching department leaders
• Teaches and coaches Continual Improvement mindset and techniques to all employees
• Process owner of the improvement portfolio and savings targets; supporting peers and colleagues to drive performance across entire organization.
• Analyze complex ERP and plant performance data to transform opportunities into action
• Support Plant Manager to build cultural Lean change throughout the plant
• Manage multiple complex projects concurrently

Required Competencies & Knowledge:

• Knowledge and experience with ERP (SAP preferable)
• Excellent MS Office Suite/Office 365 skills
• Possess extensive technical skills and hands-on experience in continuous improvement manufacturing activities
• Bias for action, a change agent, challenging the status quo to drive to operational excellence
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Accurate, detail-oriented and maintain the utmost confidentiality.
• Strong financial acumen with working knowledge of P&L statements to identify performance gains and opportunities; supporting their peers to develop plans to correct performance, and track effectiveness of projects.
• Strong project management experience required

Ability To:

• Effectively communicate with employees, senior management and customers
• Teach, coach, and mentor team members regarding improvement mindset, practices, and methodologies.
• Maintain collaborative working relations with management and employees from all levels and departments.
• Leverage resources and share best practices across multiple plants when possible.
• Define problems, collect and calculate data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Work well with others in stressful situations and meet deadlines as necessary.
• Work in a fast-paced environment, while at the same time making sound decisions.
• Drive and sustain change.
• Work off-shifts as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in Engineering, Business or Operations.
• 3+ years’ experience in the leading Continuous Improvement Department/function.  Production or operations leadership is highly encouraged.
• 5+ years in a high-speed manufacturing environment.  Food or CPG is preferred.
• 2+ years of people leadership experience is preferred, but influence without authority is needed.

Position Status: This position is posted to fill an upcoming vacancy. It is a full-time, temporary role. 14-15 month contract.

Compensation: The expected salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $110,000/year. Individual base pay depends on experience and relevant education and training.

Use of AI: Maker’s Pride does not use AI in the screening and selection process.

Accommodation & Inclusion: We understand the value of having a diverse team and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to employment equity, and encourage all qualified individuals, including women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and Aboriginal Peoples to apply for our career opportunities. Interbake Canada strives to create an accessible and inclusive work environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

Interbake Canada provides accommodation in the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities in accordance with the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. If you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

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