Manager, Lean Manufacturing System Deployment
Job in
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Listing for:
Maple Leaf Foods
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
-
Management
Operations Manager, Program / Project Manager, Business Management
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 94 CAD Hourly
CAD
94.00
HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The Opportunity:
As part of the Operation Excellence Team at Maple Leaf Foods the Manager, Lean Manufacturing System Deployment assists all manufacturing facilities by enabling employees to enhance their processes. This role involves leading plant OE deployments and supporting the plant leadership team to achieve business objectives. Continuous improvement principles and established best practices are implemented as part of the Maple Leaf Foods OE program.
Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by February 16. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.
Reason for vacancy:
Incremental Headcount
Compensation: $94, - $, CAD base pay annually plus annual short-term incentive
Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:
Drive significant performance improvement by leading OE deployment in plants across the Maple Leaf network (which requires travel up to 75% of the time) to drive OE adoption by all plants people from operators to leadership teamProviding on-site training, coaching and support to site leadership teams and OE pillar leads to enabling plants to continue OE maturity progression after initial deployment (Learn-Do-Teach approach).Perform OE maturity assessment to guide plants on their journey to excellence.Understand and support the execution of business objectives by supporting plant leadership teams across the Maple Leaf network with the identification of Critical Business Needs (CBN) and opportunities for improvement through OE maturity progression.Lead OE performance management solution, connected worker solution and maturity progression governanceLead OE communication and benchmarking.Provide training and coaching to employees across Maple Leaf Foods to drive awareness and maturity progression.Lead OE overall system and pillars playbook improvementsWhat You’ll Bring:
Minimum 10 years of Lean/Operational Excellence work experience in manufacturing and supply chain.Experience in deploying operational excellence/lean management in multiples plants.Experience in an organization that has an operational excellence program or has led the deployment is an asset.Great understanding of Operations Excellence (Lean Manufacturing).Demonstrated ability to collaborate with operations leadersEffective communication (verbal and written) with all levels of the organization, including senior leadership.Ability to support change management across range of roles, functions, and sitesInspire teams to deliver winning results against organizational priorities.Lead teams through strong leadership, initiative and project management.Track record of developing, coaching and leading teams of indirect reports.Experience in commercial, finance or other transactional functions is an asset.University degree (BSc. Engineering or Operations Management preferred).Black Belt Certification or Lean Implementation Certification is an asset.What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:
Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.
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