Supply Chain Improvement Leader

Location: London, ON, Canada

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About the Position

McCormick Canada, a respected leader in the spice, seasoning, flavouring, and specialty food industry, is seeking a Supply Chain Improvement Leader to join our team. This role is based at our Robins Hill Road location in London, ON. The primary responsibility is to drive Distribution performance by leading Journey To Excellence initiatives, the CCI program, and other key performance improvement programs. The incumbent will also perform daily tasks to collect, analyze, and report on key performance indicators and provide insights/opportunities for improvement in support of the site mission and objectives.

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Responsibilities

• Journey To Excellence Foundations: Lead programs to provide the foundation for employee engagement and routines for improved Distribution performance. Examples include Visual Factory, 5S, Loss Analysis. Responsible for strategic planning, change management, execution of activities, and barrier removal.
• Performance Management: Support performance data management including, but not limited to, Labour Management System (LMS), DC capacity, scrap. Create and maintain effective systems, reports, and routines to promote actionable insights and faster decision-making at all levels (e.g., Daily Direction Setting (DDS), Key Performance Indicator (KPI) visualizations, weekly/monthly Distribution Performance Reviews). As required, support ad hoc requests for data collection and analysis to contribute to performance and cost improvements.
• Total Productive Maintenance (TPM): Lead and coach cross-functional teams to eliminate losses and build employee capability, using TPM methodologies. Responsible for project start-up, team management and engagement, project sustainability, and alignment to business strategies. Participate as a member of NADC TPM Pillar(s) - driving loss intelligence, loss eradication (projects), and loss prevention (sustainable systems).
• Comprehensive Continuous Improvement (CCI): Lead the Canada Distribution CCI program by supporting multiple projects contributing to the overall annual savings targets. Lead departmental/cross-functional brainstorming activities to ensure a pipeline of project ideas. Lead feasibility studies to provide cost/benefit justification for potential capital projects. Track CCI project progress in Laser reporting software and provide program updates to DC leadership.
• Training & Development: Support the Training & Development Manager in creating and maintaining Distribution training documents including, but not limited to, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), job aids, and One Point Lessons (OPLs). Create/maintain systems to ensure training/recertification adherence within the Distribution team.

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Requirements

• Education: OSSGD or equivalent with post-secondary education in a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year experience in statistical process control, project management, and data analytics.
• Technical Skills: Experience designing and maintaining large datasets using MS Excel and experience using one of the following database engines: MS SQL, Access, Oracle, SAP DB2, or MSDE. Experience integrating data between multiple systems, including SAP and desktop applications is essential.
• Knowledge: Must understand Distribution operations and metrics in order to supply relevant business context and data interpretation.
• Skills: Detail-oriented, self-motivated, strong analytical skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work effectively and cross-functionally within all levels of the Americas Distribution network.
• Software Proficiency: Exceptional PC software skills, including proficiency with MS Office Professional and SAP. Must have the capability to learn, and effectively use, new software systems quickly.

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We Offer

• Compensation: Base salary range for this position is $59,310-$103,800. Compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, experience, and internal equity.
• Benefits: This position is also eligible to participate in McCormick’s Incentive Bonus (MIB) Plan. In addition to a competitive compensation package, permanent employees of McCormick Canada are eligible for our extensive Total Rewards programs that include:
  • Comprehensive health plans covering medical, vision, dental, life, and disability benefits
  • Family-friendly benefits such as maternity leave top-up and Employee Assistance Program
  • Retirement and investment programs including a matching DC pension plan, group RRSP, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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Why Work at McCormick?

As a McCormick employee, you’ll be empowered to focus on more than your individual responsibilities. You’ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself-to have a say in where the company is going and how it’s growing. Between our passion for flavor, our 130-year history of leadership and integrity, the competitive and comprehensive benefits we offer, and our culture, which is built on respect and opportunities for growth, there are many reasons to join us at McCormick.

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