Position Title: Continuous Improvement Coordinator
Location: St. Boniface, MB
About AGI
AGI is a global food-based infrastructure company publicly traded in Canada. With over 3,800 employees and over 30 global manufacturing brands, AGI is a leading provider of equipment and technology solutions for agricultural commodities including seed, fertilizer, grain and feed systems and an expanding platform for food processing facilities.
The Opportunity
Continuous Improvement Coordinator leads the lean manufacturing process through the facilitation of continuous improvement efforts in quality, cost, delivery times, morale, and safety initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in continuous improvement efforts to facilitate lean implementation
- Leadership of cross functional teams.
- Plan and redesign current manufacturing processes and facilities.
- Evaluate new machinery, processes and facilities and recommend or select efficient combinations to senior management
- Develop flexible or integrated manufacturing systems and procedures.
- Conduct studies and implement programs to determine optimum inventory levels for production and to allow for optimum utilization of machinery, materials and resources.
- Analyze costs of production and recommend cost saving opportunities
- Design, develop and conduct time studies and work simplification programs.
- Identify employee skill requirements & develop training programs.
- Develop performance standards, evaluation systems and wage and incentive programs with the general manager, human resources and other managers.
- Develop proactive maintenance standards, schedules and programs.
- Establish programs and conduct studies to evaluate manufacturing risks and to enhance industrial health and safety programs
- Follow AGI’s Code of Business Ethics and related compliance policies
- Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications:
- A professional engineer, a certified engineering technologist or a manufacturing professional
- 3-5 years' progressive experience in lean implementation and continuous improvement field preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- An effective communicator, leader and trainer who can work with all levels of management and non-supervisory employees to execute the responsibilities of this role.
Why AGI?
We’re leading the way in global food supply chain solutions and here’s how:
We’re the leading global expert in providing farmers, processors and commercial customers with the right equipment and customized engineering solutions to produce, protect and deliver the world’s grain, fertilizer, seed, feed and food supplies. Dedicated to safety, innovation and customization, AGI offers one of the largest catalogs of equipment and full-service planning and engineering services for the storage, blending, mixing, conveying, conditioning, and processing of agricultural products worldwide. Supported by an extensive in-country sales and service team, AGI provides a global distribution network and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Brazil, India, France, and Italy.
Our Culture
Safety and teamwork are the cornerstones of our global culture. In all aspects of our business, diverse and inclusive teams work together to deliver quality products, solutions, and services for our customers around the world.
Our Benefits
Our competitive salaries, benefits packages, and employee share purchase plan help you take care of your family. Professional development activities keep you learning and involved, offering many opportunities to grow and advance your career.
With AGI, you’re choosing an employer dedicated to strengthening and securing the global food supply chain.
AGI is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.
