Job Type:

Regular

Invest in you, Join Agropur. We dairy you! 

***Leverage your Lean Six Sigma expertise to establish a culture of continuous improvement, mentor future lean leaders, and contribute to transformative projects that revolutionize our methodologies.

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

What’s involved in this role: 

We are looking for a Continuous Improvement Project Manager.

The Continuous Improvement project manager will support functional areas strategic objectives by facilitating project identification activities to develop a project pipeline. Lead advanced complex, multi-functional and high value projects for existing processes to exceed goals and objectives. 

• Provide coaching and mentoring in the use of LSS principles to effectively lead projects to reduce waste and increase output.
• Deploy and support the Connected Workforce Solution (Poka) including On the Job Training Best Practices for Operators, Communication and Problem Solving.
• Support the assigned sites in building Value Stream Mapping/Capacity Analysis and Strategic orientations.
• Deploy and support the Leader Standard Work Program for Front-Line Leaders in assigned sites.
• Lead projects in the support of strategic initiatives.
• 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.
• Updates project status and financial benefits in LSS databases for the project and projects of the belts coached.
• Develop and Track Lean KPIs for assigned sites.
• 50%-75%Travel required to 7 US Plant locations: WI, SD, ID, IA, MN

What you need to join our team:  

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial, Mechanical Engineering or relevant field required.
• Six Sigma Certification required . Expertise with Connected Workforce Solution (POKA)
• Minimum 3 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 walks of life. 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 therefore work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.