At Dainty Foods, we’ve been part of Canadian kitchens for more than 140 years. While proud of our heritage, we’re focused on the future - investing in our people, processes, products, and capabilities as we continue to grow. Our mission is simple: We simplify mealtime through high-quality, great-tasting foods people can trust, every day.
Our values - Customer First, Always; Entrepreneurial Spirit; Quality Without Compromise; One Team, Many Voices; Celebrate the Everyday; and Driven by Curiosity, Guided by Passion - shape how we work and how we achieve results.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Six Sigma Black Belt is a process improvement specialist within the Operations team, responsible for leading and supporting Continuous Improvement initiatives across Dainty Foods.
Using Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, and data-driven problem solving, this role will improve productivity, quality, efficiency, cost, safety, and customer service. The Black Belt works cross-functionally with employees, supervisors, managers, and subject matter experts to solve problems and deliver sustainable results. This is not a people leadership role. Success comes through technical expertise, collaboration, coaching, facilitation, and influence.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Identify, prioritize, and quantify Continuous Improvement opportunities.
- Lead cross-functional improvement projects from problem identification through implementation and sustainment.
- Apply DMAIC, DMADV, PDCA, Lean, and Operational Excellence methodologies.
- Facilitate root cause analysis, problem-solving sessions, and action planning.
- Analyze data to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities.
- Develop business cases and assess project benefits, risks, and resources.
- Develop control plans to ensure improvements are sustained.
- Track project progress, results, and business benefits.
- Coach employees and project teams on Lean, Six Sigma, and problem-solving tools.
- Support supervisors through Six Sigma training and certification.
- Lead change management and employee engagement during implementation.
- Lead the Operations Continuous Improvement project pipeline and communicate results to key stakeholders.
- Participate as an active member of the leadership team.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, Supply Chain, or related discipline preferred.
- Six Sigma Black Belt certification required.
- 5–8 years of progressive experience in manufacturing, operations, engineering, quality, supply chain, or related field.
- PMP designation is an asset.
- Food manufacturing or CPG experience is an asset.
- Proven experience leading Continuous Improvement, Lean, or Six Sigma projects.
- Ability to influence and collaborate effectively without direct authority.
- Strong coaching and knowledge-transfer skills.
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
- Measurable improvements in productivity, quality, cost, safety, service, and process performance.
- Successful delivery and sustainment of priority improvement projects.
- Increased use of structured problem-solving across Operations.
- Stronger team capability in Lean and Six Sigma.
- Clear demonstration of project results and business impact.
JOIN THE DAINTY TEAM
If you’re a data-driven problem solver who enjoys improving processes, challenging the status quo, and delivering measurable results, we’d love to hear from you.
Dainty Foods is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process upon request.
