Position Summary
Bimbo Canada is seeking a Continuous Improvement (CI) Supervisor to lead, coordinate, and sustain continuous improvement activities at the Langley Bypass Bakery. Reporting to the Plant Manager, this role supports the bakery’s operational excellence agenda by identifying performance gaps, facilitating improvement initiatives, strengthening daily management routines, and coaching front‑line leaders and associates in CI tools and behaviours.

Key Responsibilities

Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence

Lead and support site‑level CI projects focused on safety, quality, service, efficiency, waste reduction, labour productivity, cost improvement, and associate engagement.

Apply Lean and problem‑solving tools such as 5‑Why, root cause analysis, standard work, visual management, and value stream mapping.

Facilitate Kaizen events, improvement workshops, Gemba walks and cross‑functional problem‑solving sessions.

Support deployment and sustainability of the Daily Management System (DMS).

Partner with plant leadership to maintain a prioritized CI pipeline.

Data‑Driven Decision Making

Use site performance data and analytics tools (Power BI, Excel, ERP, operational reports) to identify trends and improvement opportunities.

Maintain performance dashboards, action trackers, and CI project documentation.

Monitor key performance indicators including safety, quality, efficiency, waste, downtime, labour utilisation, overtime, cost, and engagement metrics.

CI Culture, Coaching & Change Management

Act as a site‑level change agent promoting a continuous improvement culture.

Coach supervisors, leads and associates on CI tools and daily management routines.

Support training, communication and engagement activities that build ownership.





Help remove barriers to change by engaging stakeholders and recognising quick wins.

Site Performance & Full Potential Identification

Analyse bakery performance against targets, standards and best practices.

Support loss analysis, bottleneck identification, labour utilisation reviews and process capability improvements.

Assist in defining and sustaining ideal line standards and performance routines.

Track project progress, validate results and report updates to plant leadership.

Experience & Education

Education

Post‑secondary education in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Food Science, Business, Supply Chain or related field (preferred).

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or equivalent continuous improvement training (preferred; Black Belt a plus).

Project management training or demonstrated experience managing structured improvement projects (asset).

Experience

3–5 years continuous improvement, production, operations, engineering, maintenance or quality experience in a manufacturing environment; food manufacturing or bakery experience preferred.

Demonstrated experience supporting CI initiatives, daily management routines and cross‑functional problem‑solving.

Experience working with front‑line teams in a fast‑paced manufacturing workplace.

Strong analytical, facilitation, communication and coaching skills.

Key Skills

Working knowledge of Lean tools (PDCA,



A3, 5‑Why, root cause analysis, Gemba, standard work, visual management, value stream mapping).

Ability to interpret operational data and translate findings into improvement actions.

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Power BI, ERP systems or manufacturing performance systems is an asset.

Strong interpersonal skills to influence, coach and engage associates and leaders without direct authority.

Practical understanding of safety, food quality, GMPs and manufacturing discipline in a bakery or food production environment.

Salary Range $67,700 – $100,000. This does not include discretionary bonus compensation or benefits.

Growth Opportunities
Bimbo Canada is committed to personal and professional growth. Training, development and advancement opportunities are available domestically and internationally.

Innovation
Be part of a company that constantly innovates in the food industry. Your work will contribute to creating products loved by millions.

Your journey with Bimbo Canada starts here.

We thank all interested applicants, but only those selected will be contacted. All offers of employment are conditional upon the successful completion of a pre‑hire background check as permitted by law.

Bimbo Canada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a diverse workplace that promotes diversity, equity and belonging. We encourage applications from qualified people of all genders, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities.

Job seekers with disabilities who require accommodation during the recruitment process should contact Bimbo Canada Accessibility at [email protected]

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📌 Continuous Improvement (CI) Supervisor (British Columbia)
🏢 Canada Bread Bimbo
📍 British Columbia