Job Description

Leclerc is a family business with 119 years of experience, tradition and know-how passed down from people with heart. Thanks to our 1,900 employees in nine plants in Canada and the United States, we are constantly innovating to exceed the expectations of both small and large appetites.

Working at Leclerc means...

• Working in a family business
• Evolving in a clean, temperate environment with the latest technology
• Starting a new job with paid and adapted training
• Benefit from a complete benefits program (drug and dental insurance, 1 week of sick leave [conditions apply], telemedicine, group RRSP with employer participation and more)
• Enjoy quality meals at low prices in the cafeteria (unlimited coffee, tea, cookies and bars)
• Enjoy free use of the sports facilities (basketball court, training room and cardio room)
• Save on our delicious products and discover exclusive novelties
• Take advantage of job security and opportunities for advancement within the company
• Integrate a rich company culture (Christmas, birthday and maternity gifts, use of the Poka platform and more)


POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the Director, Continuous Improvement and Process Improvement, the Process Leader executes continuous improvement and process improvement projects in our U.S. plants. He/she works closely with the production, quality and maintenance teams to ensure the efficiency, safety and quality of operations.The initial mandate would be in our US plants. RESPONSIBILITIES • Executes improvement projects linked to the strategic plan of the plant to which he/she is assigned, using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies;
• Assists in the identification of improvement opportunities;
• Manages change brought about by new methods;
• Collaborates with production teams to identify and resolve operational problems;
• Monitors and analyzes key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure process efficiency;
• Participates actively in various operational meetings;
• Promotes a culture of continuous improvement within the company;
• Leads root cause analyses (RCA) of major issues with effective corrective and preventive actions;


COMPETENCIES • Bachelor's degree in food, chemical or industrial science/engineering or equivalent combined with relevant experience;
• More than 2 years of relevant experience;
• Relevant experience with various "Lean" approaches;
• Interest in management;
• Communicates effectively in 2 languages: French and English (spoken and written);
• Available for travel between 25% and 50% of the time in our US plants / Expatriate mandate possible depending on the candidate's interest (asset).