Operations Excellence & Six Sigma
Six Sigma is the foundation of our fact-based and disciplined culture. It is the way we solve problems, improve business processes, and implement change.
The Operations Excellence System (OES) is the Maple Leaf Way of operating our plants. It is a management system anchored in engaged Team Members delivering great quality products to our customers in safe, efficient, and sustainable ways.
Is an OES – Six Sigma career path right for you?
Our Six Sigma discipline is foundational to OES, and we use it in many ways at Maple Leaf Foods
Since 1999, Six Sigma has been a critical part of many of our biggest successes and has become embedded in the way we work, from our discipline in structured Six Sigma projects to the application of Lean tools to continuously improve our processes. We leverage methodologies from problem solving, project management, and change management to tackle business issues and drive improved performance.
‘Lean’ is a methodology focused on maximizing value by eliminating waste and optimizing processes to improve efficiency and quality.
Maple Leaf Foods has evolved to take a system approach to improving business performance through the implementation of coordinated improvements across different pillars. We call this our Operations Excellence System (OES).
What are Six Sigma Black Belts?
At Maple Leaf Foods, a Black Belt is a dedicated role focused on leading Continuous Improvement initiatives and supporting the Operations Excellence System (OES) development through the organization. It is a change agent equipped with a variety of tools to drives results. Maple Leaf Foods offers a Six Sigma Black Belt certification program within these roles. In this program, you will receive the training and coaching required to be successful in your role and advance your career.
A career as a Six Sigma Black Belt
A career in Operations Excellence & Six Sigma offers a variety of impactful and stimulating assignments.
Here’s what you can look forward to:
– Leading high-impact initiatives: Lead projects varying in size, risk, complexity, and visibility. Implement and lead Lean initiatives, DMA/DMAIC/DMADV projects, and OES best practices.
– Cultivating relationships with senior leaders: Build and manage business relationships while coaching senior leaders to drive excellence.
– Driving continuous improvement: Assume accountability for structured problem-solving quality of a portfolio of continuous improvement projects.
– Developing team capabilities: Enhance OES and Six Sigma capabilities in all Team Members, creating robust connections across different business functions.
– Broadening your skills: Grow your expertise in Lean, OES, change management, project management, and analytics. The skills you acquire will pave the way for advanced leadership opportunities and direct accountability, both within OES & Six Sigma and across other functions.
Experience the unique diversity and rapid learning curve of the Black Belt role — where every challenge is an opportunity for growth!
