OPEX Coordinator and Continuous Improvement

At Produits Kruger, we share a common vision of excellence. We manufacture some of the most popular paper towel brands in North America, including Cashmere®, Purex®, Scotties®, Spongetowels®, Bonterra® and White Cloud®, as well as products for commercial and institutional environments.

We are leaders in our industry, in our communities and in sustainable development. Our headquarters is located in Mississauga, Ontario, and we proudly employ nearly 3,000 people across North America, including 10 manufacturing plants located in Quebec, ... in Ontario and Tennessee.

OPEX COORDINATOR AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Results-oriented leader and mobilizer;
• Passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence;
• Expertise in process optimization and problem-solving;
• Analytical mindset and influence capacity;

Excellent communication and change management skills.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Support operational teams in improving their performance;
• Deploy and evolve tools and methods of operational excellence (Lean, Six Sigma);
• Identify optimization opportunities and performance gaps;
• Lead continuous improvement projects and monitor results;
• Coordinate trials, analyze results and recommend required actions;
• Participate in audits and follow-up on action plans;
• Monitor performance indicators and operational efficiency initiatives;
• Develop skills and strengthen the culture of continuous improvement;

Act as a plant representative to corporate partners.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, continuous improvement or related field;

Minimum of 5 years of experience in continuous improvement or operational excellence in a manufacturing environment;

Mastery of Lean Six Sigma approaches and problem-solving tools; green belt or black belt certification, an asset;

Experience in project management and team mobilization;

• Sense of organization, autonomy and ability to manage multiple priorities;

Bilingual French and English.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office work combined with regular plant presence.

Travel required across different operational sectors.

Wear personal protective equipment required during plant travel.

Manufacturing environment can be dusty and noisy.

WHY JOIN US?

A strategic and visible role within the organization; A culture focused on collaboration, rigor and continuous improvement;

Challenging opportunities in a rapidly evolving manufacturing environment;

The chance to contribute to high-impact projects.

WHAT YOU CAN GAIN

Our mission is to make everyday life more comfortable for our consumers. Together, we make this mission a reality. As a company in constant evolution, there are always new exciting challenges, varied career options and opportunities to innovate. Join a recognized employer – one of the best employers in the Greater Toronto Area since 2013, one of the best managed companies by Deloitte since 2018 and one of the best employers in Canada according to Forbes magazine.

Join Produits Kruger and expect to accomplish great things.

We would like to thank all candidates for their interest in Produits Kruger. Please note that we will only communicate with those who have been selected for an interview.

Produits Kruger subscribes to an employment equity policy and therefore encourages all qualified candidates to apply. Adaptation measures will be provided as part of all aspects of the hiring process, in accordance with the accessibility policy and the multi-year accessibility plan of kpi. - 1.04.33. Candidates must inform their needs in advance.

1 English is required for this specific position, as Kruger does business with partners throughout North America and the selected candidate will need to communicate frequently with them. Kruger has taken all reasonable measures to avoid imposing English knowledge, including evaluating the real linguistic needs associated with the tasks to be performed, ensuring that the linguistic knowledge already required of other staff members was insufficient for the performance of these functions and limiting as much as possible the number of positions with functions that require English knowledge.