Continuous Improvement Coordinator (Internship)

About the position

The Continuous Improvement Coordinator (Internship) supports and drives continuous improvement (CI) initiatives across Lallemand Baking North America. This role involves coordinating CI projects, acting as a CI ambassador, and assisting in the development and implementation of CI strategy.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Director of Quality Systems and Continuous Improvement to implement CI strategies.
• Assist in selecting, prioritizing, and coordinating cross-functional improvement initiatives.
• Establish and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for project success.
• Support the improvement of Business Management System CI related content.
• Lead on-site implementation of 5S and visual management initiatives (e.g. SQCDME, Kanban, etc.)
• Contribute to training and coaching to develop and raise employee awareness and competence levels in continuous improvement, including training on effective tools for successful project leadership.
• Promote the integration of continuous improvement tools into the business' activities.
• Help in facilitating root cause analyses to identify and resolve process inefficiencies, as needed.

Requirements

• LEAN or Six Sigma Certification from a recognized organization (such as AME or ASQ) - Green Belt as a minimum.
• Strong initiative - ability to take proactive steps independently.
• Good leadership and networking skills with a hands-on approach.
• Ability to lead, influence, create and work within a multi-functional environment.
• Written and spoken English.

Nice-to-haves

• Hands-on experience with LEAN Manufacturing, Six Sigma and/or Lean Six Sigma (LSS) principles, with a recognized external certification is a plus.
• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the food industry is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Projects and Cognos BI are plus.
• French and/or Spanish is a plus.