Continuous Improvement Coordinator

AGI | Global Food Infrastructure•Winnipeg, MB

11h•Onsite

About The Position

AGI is a global food-based infrastructure company publicly traded in Canada. With over 3,800 employees and over 30 global manufacturing brands, AGI is a leading provider of equipment and technology solutions for agricultural commodities including seed, fertilizer, grain and feed systems and an expanding platform for food processing facilities. The Continuous Improvement Coordinator leads the lean manufacturing process through the facilitation of continuous improvement efforts in quality, cost, delivery times, morale, and safety initiatives.

Requirements

A professional engineer, a certified engineering technologist or a manufacturing professional
3-5 years' progressive experience in lean implementation and continuous improvement field preferably in a manufacturing environment.
An effective communicator, leader and trainer who can work with all levels of management and non-supervisory employees to execute the responsibilities of this role.

Responsibilities

Assist in continuous improvement efforts to facilitate lean implementation
Leadership of cross functional teams.
Plan and redesign current manufacturing processes and facilities.
Evaluate new machinery, processes and facilities and recommend or select efficient combinations to senior management
Develop flexible or integrated manufacturing systems and procedures.
Conduct studies and implement programs to determine optimum inventory levels for production and to allow for optimum utilization of machinery, materials and resources.
Analyze costs of production and recommend cost saving opportunities
Design, develop and conduct time studies and work simplification programs.
Identify employee skill requirements & develop training programs.
Develop performance standards, evaluation systems and wage and incentive programs with the general manager, human resources and other managers.
Develop proactive maintenance standards, schedules and programs.
Establish programs and conduct studies to evaluate manufacturing risks and to enhance industrial health and safety programs
Follow AGI’s Code of Business Ethics and related compliance policies
Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned