Quirch Foods

Operations

• Lead the implementation of Continuous Improvement and Lean programs to achieve measurable performance gains
• Identify and prioritize key opportunities to eliminate waste, reduce costs, and streamline processes across the Operations Value Chain
• Develop, implement, and monitor project management frameworks for operational improvement initiatives
• Facilitate and support root cause analysis and problem-solving efforts across all levels of the organization
• Design and deliver training programs to build organizational capabilities in Lean and World Class Operations principles
• Coach employees and leaders to promote a Continuous Improvement mindset and drive cultural change
• Analyze operational data (e.g., OEE, downtime, Pareto analysis) to identify trends and define improvement priorities
• Maintain accurate and current process documentation, including SOPs, guidelines, and best practices
• Partner with leadership to align improvement initiatives with strategic business goals
• Build business intelligence reporting with analytics teams, aligning to strategic objectives
• Serve as a role model for continuous improvement, leveraging innovation including AI/ML
• Influence and facilitate change without formal authority
• Lead change initiatives to ensure adoption of new processes, tools, and technologies
• Develop and execute change management plans (communication, training, stakeholder engagement)
• Partner with leadership to assess impacts, mitigate resistance, and foster adaptability

Operations Excellence Manager