Lean Excellence Manager

Chudleigh's Bakery•Milton, ON

3d•CA$90,000 - CA$100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Chudleigh’s, a company with over 50 years of history in making desserts, operates a modern 110,000 square foot bakery with 200 dedicated full-time employees. They are seeking a Lean Excellence Manager to join their team and contribute to their success by optimizing processes, fostering continuous improvement, and promoting Lean thinking throughout the organization. The role involves working in a dynamic manufacturing environment with a focus on quality, efficiency, and waste reduction.

Requirements

3 or more years of experience in manufacturing, operations, Lean, or continuous improvement within a production environment.
Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
Experience leading operational improvement projects and cross-functional initiatives in a manufacturing environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret operational data and drive actionable improvements.
Excellent communication, leadership, and collaboration skills with the ability to engage teams across all organizational levels.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.

Nice To Haves

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred.
Knowledge of analytical tools such as Power BI is considered a strong asset.
Waste Reduction experience.
Knowledge of Lean principles, including 5S, TPM, Standard Work, Kaizen, DMAIC and Root Cause Analysis using 5 Whys and Fishbone.
Passion for Desserts and Baked Goods.
Dessert Manufacturing Facility or Bakery experience.
Strong BRC (or similar GFSI) knowledge or experience.

Responsibilities

Optimize manufacturing processes for both new and existing products, ensuring alignment with quality standards, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
Ensure that production activities are consistently executed in accordance with established standards and best practices, fostering continuous improvement in operational performance.
Continuously assess existing practices and procedures to ensure optimization of finished product and eliminating forms of waste.
Analyze waste and work with the Production team to address high waste items.
Focus on improving product quality, consistency, and customer satisfaction via implementation of lean principles.
Facilitate troubleshoot of production issues, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions via lean principles to minimize downtime while maintaining product quality.
Create and implement training programs for production staff with the goal of improving troubleshooting tools and techniques.
Train teams on Lean tools (5S, SMED, DMAIC, Kanban, A3, etc.).
Coach leadership and team members in Lean thinking.
Build internal Lean capability through workshops and certifications.
Identify opportunities for process improvements aimed at enhancing product quality, reducing waste, and increasing production efficiency utilizing Chudleigh’s Green and Yellow Belt programs.
Lead initiatives to standardize and streamline manufacturing processes to achieve operational excellence.
Identify, analyze, and improve business processes using Lean Six Sigma tools.
Reduce cost, waste, and cycle time while improving quality and customer satisfaction.
Monitor performance metrics and report on project ROI.
Assist in the costing process providing insight into potential run rates and labour requirements.
Lead execution of Lean strategic plan and Lean Ambassadors program.
Promote standard work practices and facilitate best practice sharing.
Lead, mentor, and motivate cross-functional teams to achieve outstanding results and meet production targets.
Foster a collaborative team environment to effectively address daily operational challenges and achieve both short-term and long-term goals.
Develop and execute Lean transformation strategies within the organization.
Serve as a change agent to foster a Lean culture.
Lead Lean Ambassadors Program.

Benefits

Competitive Health, Dental & Vision Benefits (100% employer paid)
RRSP Matching Program
3 Weeks' Annual Vacation
Anniversary Paid Day Off
Personal Development/Education Fund
Fitness Reimbursement
Safety Shoe Reimbursement
Employee Referral Bonus
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Rewards and Recognition Programs: Programs that recognize and reward employee achievements and contributions.
Community Engagement: Opportunities to participate in community service and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
Inclusive Workplace: An inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees are valued and respected.
Sustainability Commitment: Work for a company committed to sustainability and making a positive impact on the environment.