Statistical Process Control Coordinator
This position reports to the Operational Excellence Lead. SPC Coordinator is responsible in ensuring that the application and fundamentals of Process Controls (PC) are being utilized on the process floor. Drive the use of SPC through training, creation and rolling out of projects as needed and statistical analysis to identify opportunities to improve cost, quality, and operations. This position will work closely with the shift leadership, the Technical Manager, Process Engineering and operators on the floor to ensure proper education, use and responses of process control.
Responsibilities
- Train employees in SPC concepts and related software (Proficient Application, Decision Tree) and implement into practice at the site, encouraging regular proactive use
- Build reports and analyze data for management at the site and build shift reports around process capability for the site
- Conduct post run reviews and identify operator training opportunities
- First line of contact for the site regarding Proficient support, requests, and troubleshooting
- Conduct process investigation to identify opportunities (complaints, saleable, etc.)
- Work with all departments to improve tracking of savings impacts of improvements
- Adhere to all safety policies and practices
- Commitment to Quality System Policy
- Other tasks as directed
Qualifications
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Willingness to travel and to work overtime if needed
- Maintains work area in a clean and orderly condition that meets all GMPs and the Irving Standards
- Understanding of statistics is an asset
- Ability to train and facilitate training
- Ability to stand/walk for 8 hours
- Certification in Lean Manufacturing- Six Sigma or equivalent methodologies is a plus
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)