Senior Manager, Process Excellence

Job Description

Reporting to the Director, Transformation, the successful candidate will be responsible for improving our capabilities in business process management, which includes both process performance and maturity to support achievement of business growth strategies.

Responsibilities

• Improve our organizational capability in business process management, which includes both process performance and maturity to support achievement of business growth.
• Develop common process KPI framework and dashboarding. Analyze and report on process data, including adherence to standards. Ensure quality and integrity of the Cavendish Farms Architecture
• Facilitate process/stakeholder assessments, process change projects and associated activities, including analyzing, then improving or redesign of processes through to creation or updating of documentation and KPIs
• Support process promotions across the organization to ensure employees are educated on Cavendish Farms/JD Irving process models, how roles and responsibilities tie into, etc
  
  

Qualifications

• University degree in Business Administration, Organizational Development or other related field, considered an asset.
• 7 + years’ experience in Leadership in business or preferably manufacturing; food manufacturing preferred
• Experience coaching/leading improvement efforts at a site or organizational level
• Continuous Improvement experience or certification: Belt training (Lean Belt, Green Belt, Black Belt) related certifications/experience
• Change Management Experience and Certification – Prosci preferred
• Strong communication and presentation skills;
• Excellent attention to detail;
• Highly developed organizational and time management skills;
• Ability to work independently and as part of the team;
  
  

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About The Team

Cavendish Farms is a leading producer of frozen food products for retail and foodservice markets throughout Canada, the United States, and around the world. We have two state-of-the-art potato processing plants in PEI, one in Lethbridge, AB and another in Jamestown, ND. Headquartered in Dieppe, NB, the company also operates an appetizer plant in Wheatley, ON and has sales office locations in Toronto and Boston. Cavendish Farms is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package including but not limited to:

• A flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan
• Employee & Family Assistance Programs
• Health & wellness reimbursements, includes gym memberships, fitness classes or online workout programs
• Maternity leave top-up program (if applicable)
• RRSP matching program
• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development as well as 24/7 access to online curated learning
• Growth and progression opportunities within Cavendish Farms and the larger network of the J.D. Irving, Limited group of companies
• Hybrid work schedule (if applicable) to provide you the flexibility to work from home up to 2 days per week
• Relocation costs (if applicable)