Continuous Improvement Technician

Mars•Acheson, AB

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Champion Petfoods is expanding and seeking a Continuous Improvement Technician to join their team. Champion Petfoods is an award-winning pet food crafter with over 35 years of experience, known for its ORIJEN® and ACANA® brands. The company is a global player in the premium pet food industry with a purpose to 'Earn Pet Lover Trust Every Day so Pets Thrive for a Lifetime.' They prioritize being a partner to their communities and the environment. This role is for individuals passionate about personal and professional growth who want to contribute to the company's success.

Requirements

Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or technical field of study.
At least 2 years of experience in a TPM manufacturing environment.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
Adept at queries, report writing, and presenting findings.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to teach others with tools such as one-point lessons and leading by example.
Intermediate MS Excel skills required, including interpretation, organization, and analysis of data.
Strong organizational skills and self-directed capability.
Ability to lead a small team to achieve a common solution.
Able to gather data from multiple sources including but not limited to PFIS, SAP, Red Prairie, and Power BI.
Strong problem-solving capability, with the ability to identify corrective and preventative actions.
Ability to set priorities, utilize and coordinate resources, and manage projects from start to finish with little or no supervision.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Power BI, Tableau.

Responsibilities

Facilitate the implementation and daily execution of the Mars Supply Excellence (MSE) program and Continuous Improvement (CI) activities.
Serve as the subject matter expert for performance data systems and related skills.
Lead tasks such as problem-solving, root cause identification, focused improvement, performance KPIs, and related performance systems.
Gather and analyze data to trend losses and create action plans to address them.
Work with rotating shift teams to eliminate losses and execute Focused Improvement (FI) projects.
Assist supply chain partners with data analysis and transformations.
Implement focused improvement projects aimed at process failure and waste reduction.
Perform root cause analysis on process interruptions by leading small groups through problem-solving tools.
Identify potential unsafe conditions and food safety risks, making improvement recommendations.
Support Value Leadership (VL)/Continuous Improvement initiatives across the Supply Chain group.
Independently identify, prioritize, scope, track and lead end-to-end Value Leadership (Continuous Improvement) projects aligned with plant and supply chain objectives.
Apply Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, and Operational Excellence methodologies to eliminate waste, improve productivity, reduce cost, and increase process capability.
Utilize production, ERP, and other data sources to provide insights into product, process, and other potential efficiencies.
Develop project charters, define measurable objectives, establish project timelines, and ensure successful execution from initiation through sustainment.
Coordinate with IT to ensure automated reporting needs are met, providing sustainable reporting solutions.
Monitor and troubleshoot digital dashboards for FMOS (Tier meetings) for the site.
Drive implementation of Lean Manufacturing principles including 5S, Standard Work, SMED, Visual Management, Poka-Yoke, and Daily Management Systems.
Utilize downtime tracking data systems to analyze trends and recommend corrective measures.
Participate and lead the implementation and sustainment of FI initiatives through health checks, audits, and feedback.
Standardize successful improvements through SOP updates, centerlining, visual management, and operator training.
Develop and deploy governance systems, visual management systems, data collection, and reporting systems.
Ensure effective analysis of deviations and define and complete necessary actions.
Drive the mindset and methodology to increase “Mean Time Between Failures” (MTBF) and Zero Loss culture.
Prepare, communicate, and engage stakeholders in the MSE rollout plan for the plant, outlining key activities, priorities, scope, and expected results.
Partner with cross-functional owners to identify and establish relevant measures at all levels (KPIs, Leading and lagging measures).
Assist in training, coaching, and assessing plant autonomous and improvement teams.