The Opportunity:

The Director of Six Sigma partners directly with key functional leaders across MLF Commercial & Operations to help identify critical business needs and associated action plans, ensuring the use of Lean-Six Sigma methodology and tools to drive continuous improvement.  They will manage a team of Black Belts that will be allocated across MLF manufacturing plants, supply chain, and other functions, fostering a performance driven and continuous improvement culture.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by January 24. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Opportunity Identification: Assist with the identification and quantification of major opportunity areas, including the re-application of learning across MLF.
• Six Sigma: Support manufacturing leaders in Waste Elimination through application of Six Sigma tools/methodology.  Conduct business case and risk analysis as required.
• Continuous Improvement (CI): Provide CI Project Management support utilizing DMADV / PDCA framework. Facilitate the development and execution of a CI plan including project pipeline, driving the overall progress and status of the plan. Facilitate Continuous Improvement process with cross-functional site teams including setting of annual improvement targets.
• Methodology: Ensure cross-functional teams are utilizing the appropriate improvement methodology (Six Sigma, Lean, OpEx tools) including training on tools, application support as required.
• Coaching: Identify, coach, and develop the next generation of coaches and Black Belts in the organization, leveraging expertise in Six Sigma and Lean tools and methods (including Kaizens), on both technical and change management. Coach deployed Black Belts across the network on use of Six Sigma, Operations Excellence and Lean methodologies. Also coach other functional leaders on using data-driven decision making, sampling, risk analysis, testing and inspection frequencies.
• Training Initiatives: Create, lead or significantly contribute to formal training programs for a wide range of audiences, including Black Belt, Green Belt, White Belt and Employee Engagement training. Assess, design and execute training and development initiatives required to certify future Black Belts.

What You’ll Bring:

• University degree (BSc. Engineering or Operations Management).
• Six Sigma Black Belt Certification or Lean Implementation Certification.
• Minimum 8-10 years of Continuous Improvement experience in manufacturing operations or supply chain.
• Experience leading a professional services organization
• Expertise in manufacturing CI project leadership and coaching others applying core CI Lean-Six Sigma tools.   
• Success leading significant cultural change and complex projects through influence and change management.
• Demonstrated followership and inspiring teams to deliver results against organizational priorities.
• Strong leadership, influence and cross-functional collaboration to develop and coach individuals and teams.
• Deep understanding of operations and the manufacturing process at the line and equipment level.
• Solution-provider with strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Lean-Six Sigma tools (Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 5S, Gemba, DMAIC, PDCA) to identify and eliminate waste and improve performance.               
• Strong ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with all levels, including senior leadership
• Demonstrated ability to implement and teach Lean Methodologies and Operational Excellence with a high degree of knowledge transfer and adoption on the part of the Operations Team.
• Resilience and decisiveness balancing key stakeholder priorities and delivering on CI plans.
• Location is Mississauga Corp office; periodic travel to site locations (up to 50%) may be required for training and/or project work

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• A hybrid work model that embraces remote work for eligible roles, helping team members achieve work-life balance—combining the best of both spending time working remotely, benefitting from focus time, and purposeful collaboration in the office setting. 
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

About Us:

We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.

We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.® We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.

• We are carbon neutral.
• We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.

We’re a global food company with more than 13,500 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia.

A diverse and inclusive work environment

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.

We embrace a strong, values-based culture

Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.

• Doing What’s Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense Curiosity
• Transparency and Humility

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at accommodations@mapleleaf.com.

Disclaimer:  Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board.  Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.

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