Specialist, Continuous Improvement

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

The Continuous Improvement Specialist is a key leader responsible for driving operational excellence and embedding a Lean culture at the plant level and across the organization. Reporting directly to the Plant Manager and supported by the Office of Continuous Improvement, this role focuses on creating value, enabling success, and fostering a culture of growth through data-driven strategies and cross-functional collaboration.

Create Value for the Organization

• Identify and prioritize improvement opportunities using tools such as Management Operating Systems (MOS), Manufacturing Performance Metrics (MPM), downtime analysis, and Quality Management (QM) sample-level data.
• Establish performance baselines and define Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure progress.
• Lead and execute cross-functional improvement projects that drive measurable results.
• Collaborate with Finance to ensure alignment on project impact and value creation.
  
  
  

Enable Success

• Champion the use of MOS to support reporting and uncover improvement opportunities.
• Lead the implementation and analysis of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) as a key performance metric.
• Serve as the plant’s Minitab super user, providing statistical analysis and training.
• Own and maintain tools such as MPM and other relevant systems, offering coaching and support to ensure effective use.
  
  
  

Create a Culture of Growth

• Lead the QM Sample Level Analysis process to monitor capability and identify areas for improvement.
• Promote the Learn / Do / Teach methodology by completing Lean and LSS training, delivering plant-wide sessions, and serving as a certified trainer in Lean Leadership and Kaizen
  
  
  

You are best suited for the role if you have the following experience, skills, and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related field; Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive change without formal authority.
• Strong understanding of Lean principles, Six Sigma, and change management.
• Skilled in data analysis, performance metrics, and statistical tools (e.g., Minitab).
• Effective communicator and trainer with experience delivering CI-related training.
• Proactive, results-driven, and committed to continuous improvement.
  
  
  

Salary range: $70,050 - $91,950

In the USA, Saputo ranks among the top three cheese producers and is one of the top producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Stella, Frigo Cheese, Montchevre, Stella, and Treasure Cave. We also boast a strong foodservice presence, partnering with reputable chain restaurants and broadline distributors.

Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.

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