Manager, Operations Performance

Position Summary:

Reporting directly to the Senior Director, Operations Performance, this role is focused on embedding operational excellence throughout the organization by establishing robust standards and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The Manager, Operations Performance plays a critical role in driving transformative improvements across the company’s manufacturing operations.

This leader will oversee and execute high-impact initiatives across multiple production sites, aligning efforts with strategic priorities in the following areas: 

• Yield Adherence
• Labour Optimization
• Waste Reduction
• Product and Process Optimization
• Capability Building for Plant Personnel

Success in this role requires exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, a strong continuous improvement mindset, and the ability to communicate effectively and mentor cross-functional teams.

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead and support operations in driving optimization projects across the organization to help drive key performance indicators;
• Support plant leadership teams to drive step-change and breakthrough improvements in safety, quality, productivity, service, cost, and environment;
• Drive a relentless focus on development of Manufacturing Standards and daily management systems to ensure sustainable business performance – including the Training and Qualification of Equipment Operators;
• Build Technical Mastery and Critical Partnerships with Equipment Designers and Machine Suppliers for the purpose of delivering more cost-efficient production processes and improved Manufacturing Standards for the Equipment Operator;
• Support and manage the Start-up of new equipment and manufacturing processes at multiple manufacturing sites, including Acceptance testing, Commissioning, Qualification, and Performance Based Training;
• Lead Collaborative Teamwork on projects across Operations, QA, H&S, Finance and HR to deliver superior results;
• Take on leadership with direct reports as needed to drive operational excellence;
• Be willing to travel 30% (Canada);
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements:

• University degree in Science or Engineering program;
• Experience implementing and leading LEAN, TPM and Process Reliability/OEE methodologies;
• Experience driving Root Cause Problem Solving, Waste Elimination, Equipment Breakdown Elimination and the Qualification and Training others;
• 8+ years of experience working in a similar capacity in a Manufacturing environment. (Food Industry Experience highly desirable).

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