Continuous Improvement Specialist – Food manufacturing

Advantages
Learning Opportunities:
Hands-on experience in process optimization within a food manufacturing environment.
Exposure to Lean and Six Sigma tools.
Opportunity to contribute to sustainability and cost-saving initiatives.

Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Data Analysis & Reporting
Collect and analyze data on milk rework and dump occurrences.
Identify trends, patterns, and root causes using tools such as Pareto charts and root cause analysis.
Process Mapping & Documentation
Document current workflows related to milk handling and rework.
Assist in creating standardized procedures and visual controls.
Continuous Improvement Projects
Support CI initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma principles.
Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions to reduce waste.
Collaboration
Work closely with production, quality, and maintenance teams to gather insights and validate solutions.
Participate in cross-functional meetings and present findings.
Performance Tracking
Create dashboards or reports to monitor progress and KPIs related to milk rework and dumps.

Qualifications
Qualifications
Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in Food Science, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement methodologies is an asset.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and data visualization tools.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Summary
Interested candidates can send their resumes directly to Leslie at leslie.walker@randstad.ca

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