Continuous Improvement Advisor

Departement: Production & Operation
Workplace: 225 Lothian Ave , Strathroy, ON N7G 4J1
Company: Nortera

By joining Nortera, the world leader in ready-to-use plant-based food, you are deciding to make a positive and sustainable impact on yourself, others and the planet.

We strongly believe vegetable food is THE solution to bring well-being through food to the nearly 9 billion inhabitants of our planet while preserving its resources. 

The size of our company gives all employees the opportunity to grow, gain autonomy and be in charge of their projects.

WHY CHOOSE NORTERA

• Competitive salary and annual bonus program
• Group insurance program and Telemedicine
• Employee and family assistance program
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• Reimbursement program for physical activity and Tuition reimbursement program
• Wellness activities
• Referral program 
• Ability to volunteer in your community 
• Activities where we serve our communities
• Opportunities for advancement within a growing company!

YOUR DAILY ROLE

• identify opportunities for process standardization and improvement, waste reduction and problem solving to improve plant productivity
• acts as a coach, trainer, facilitator and influencer for the plant's continuous improvement project teams
• contribute to the implementation of a continuous improvement culture and the sharing of best practices within the organization. 

Specifically, you will: 

• Advise, train and coach management and their team in continuous improvement, process evaluation, problem solving;
• Implement the transformation plan in collaboration with the team involved;
• Promote continuous improvement in order to initiate the organization's strategic shift;
• Optimize processes and technologies and participate in the design of new work processes
• Gather and analyze data and conduct a root cause analysis in order to properly target and understand the problem;
• Define project mandates, communicate updates and provide required documentation;

You will report to the Plant Manager and join a team that provides a safe, enjoyable employee experience which fosters engaged and accountable team members who prioritize Customer Satisfaction through a commitment to delivering on time, and at the correct quantity, a safe, quality product.

You will bring the following to the business:

• University degree or equivalent in industrial engineering or relevant experience.
• Knowledge Lean principles (SMED, 5S, ADKAR) ;Lean Six Sigma yellow belt certification will be considered an asset;
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to engage people in a collaborative people driven environment
• Excellent writing and communication skills that compels followers to take action, Bilingual is an asset

YOUR PROFILE

• A forward-thinking, solutions-oriented mindset to plan and create innovative campaigns
• A proactive, self-starter approach with the ability to take initiatives and run with projects independently, working with discretion and under pressure as needed
• A positive, energetic attitude and natural leadership qualities
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

If you recognize yourself, we want to meet you!

At Nortera, diversity is a treasure that we cultivate!

Join us!

Although all job applications are considered, only successful applicants will be contacted. The masculine credits are used without discrimination and only for the purpose of lightening the text. Nortera is committed to diversity and inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment that highlights the unique contribution of our employees to the success of our business. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage a wide variety of applications so that we can have a diverse workforce that is representative of our customers and the communities where we operate.


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