Continuous Improvement Project Manager

How Agropur invests in YOU:

Competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package focusing on your physical, financial, and emotional health to include the following perks as well as the standard benefit offerings:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with 7% company contributions
• 3 weeks Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Advancement Opportunities
• Salary range 006: $97,700 - $122,100 (Salary will be determined based on skills, education, training & experience related to the position.)

What's involved in this role:

We are looking for a Continuous Improvement Project Manager in Little Chute, WI.

CI Project Manager will be responsible for deploying and supporting our Leader Standard Work program, identifying opportunities in visual management, executing DMAIC projects, and implementing Lean tools such as 5S and SMED.

• Lead the deployment of our Standard Work program and provide coaching in our US facilities.
• Identify and implement opportunities for visual management to enhance operational efficiency and transparency.
• Provide coaching and mentoring in the use of LSS principles to effectively lead projects to reduce waste and increase output.
• Coach Yellow and Green belts on Kaizen facilitation.
• Lead DMAIC projects in the support of strategic initiatives and the annual plan.
• Work with the Operational Excellence Team and business stakeholders to develop and manage the LSS project pipeline ensuring projects are identified, analyzed, prioritized and in alignment with the strategic orientations.
• Develop and Track Lean KPIs for assigned sites.
• Deploy and support the Connected Workforce Solution including Training Best Practices and Collaboration in assigned sites.
• Support the assigned sites in building Value Stream Mapping/Capacity Analysis and Strategic orientations.

What you need to join our team:

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial, Mechanical Engineering or relevant field required.
• Six Sigma Green Belt Certification required.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in leading Lean Manufacturing initiatives and coaching required.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

Where you'll be working:

Agropur's US operations produce 1 billion pounds of quality, award-winning cheese each year. We create more than 20 different varieties, and provide whey protein and dry ingredients which are by-products of the cheesemaking process. As one of the world's largest dairy producers, Agropur partners with some of the most recognizable food, beverage and nutrition brands to help feed the world. Better Dairy. Better World. Agropurus.com

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

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