Intern, Continuous Improvement - Jobs in Georgetown, ON

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At Saputo, our best comes from our people. We’re a talented and caring team with a longstanding history of excellence. Since our first days delivering cheese on a bicycle, we’ve grown into a leading global dairy processor by staying true to the culture that defines us. Each of our employees is committed to uphold our tradition of care, quality, and passion through food, and together, we foster an environment where we can all make contributions that matter–from our manufacturing plants to our office locations and everywhere in-between.Overview of the RoleOur best comes from our people—their expertise, talents and passion. As our industry continues to evolve, and we serve more customers around the world, it’s our people who drive our success as a leading global dairy processor. The Continuous Improvement Intern is responsible for ensuring that certain modules of the Continuous Improvement (CI) program are implemented in the assigned plant or warehouse. The intern will support pilot projects that help drive operational excellence, employee engagement and accountability, and develop a CI and zero waste mindset.The duration of the internship can be 8 to 12 months, starting on September 10, 2021.How you will make contributions that matter:Support various Continuous Improvement projects, focusing on imp r oving health and safety, quality, and productivity a long with eliminating waste and deploying various tools of our Management Operating System;Build self-sufficient knowledge in the use of various tools, techniques and practices related to CI activities;Document processes using flow diagrams and apply critical thinking to identify improvement opportunities;Implement Key Performance Indicators and dashboards to monitor performance;Facilitate Problem Solving workshops and activities;Review, improve, update and standardize processes, procedures and work instructions as necessary;Conduct audits and reviews in collaboration with other CI Specialists and local leaders;Teach and Coach employees to develop a zero-loss mindset.You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:Are currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Food Science, Supply Chain Management, Project Management or a related fieldHave previous related internship experience (an asset)Are active in extracurricular activities on campus or in the communityAble to make data driven decisions and be a change agentHave excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communications skillsHave the ability to build and maintain relationships, and partner effectively with other team members and diverse stakeholdersHave a high sense of responsibility and management of multiple tasks under minimal supervision;Have strong Excel, SQL and DB skills (an asset)Are knowledgeable or experienced in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Total Productive Maintenance, or Operational Excellence (an asset)Willingness to travel 50-75% of the time within your home province during COVID-19Travel is regularly Canada wide but is currently limitedWe support and care for our employees and their families by providing:Competitive salariesAdvantageous corporate agreementsFull range of group insurance benefitsGroup retirement pension plan with employer contributionPurchase option of company stocksGroup RRSPHealth and wellness program in the workplaceAssistance program for employees and their familiesSaputo products at a discounted priceWe support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join its family.Our story began in Canada in 1954, when the Saputo familys hard work and dedication created a thriving dairy business. More than 65 years later, our roots in this country remain strong with our Corporate Headquarters in Montréal. Today, we are a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor in Canada with well-loved brands, such as Saputo, Alexis de Portneuf, Armstrong, Baxter, Dairyland, Joyya, Milk2Go, Milk2Go Sport, Neilson, Nutrilait, Scotsburn* and Woolwich Goat Dairy. Thanks to our national footprint, were proud to bring our best to our customers and consumers, and have plenty of opportunities for our employees to grow in their own way. And we do it while also striving to build a healthier future for our people and the communities where we operate, guided by our values and the Saputo Promise. To learn more about Saputo in Canada, please click here. ( http://saputo.com/en/our-products/canada-sector )Join the Saputo Dairy Products Canada team to make your contributions matter every day!

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