CI Leader: Lean Manufacturing & Ops Excellence

Cascades; Canada; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Employee share purchase plan

Group insurance

Telemedicine

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Employee training & development

Fitness support

Job summary

Cascades in Scarborough is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager to lead CI and Lean initiatives across the plant, driving productivity, quality and cost improvements.

You bring a Bachelor's in engineering/ops, 5+ years in manufacturing, and strong leadership, analytical and coaching skills. Proficiency with Excel is expected; Six Sigma is a plus. Join a people-centered team focused on excellence and sustainable performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Proven experience in Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, or Process Improvement.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management experience within a manufacturing setting.
• Strong analytical, communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools; Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and sustain Continuous Improvement (CI) and Lean Production System (LPS) initiatives across the plant.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve productivity, quality, efficiency, and cost performance.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing tools and methodologies including 5S, TPM, Standard Work, Visual Management, Root Cause Analysis, and SMED.
• Support operational teams in improving equipment effectiveness (OEE), process stability, and overall plant performance.
• Manage improvement projects from planning through implementation, tracking progress, timelines, resources, and results.
• Coach leaders, Line Centric Teams (LCTs), and employees on continuous improvement principles and problem-solving techniques.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to promote operational excellence, strengthen safety performance, and drive sustainable improvements.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Leadership

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Coaching

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Business Administration / Operations Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Cascades in Scarborough is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager to lead CI and Lean initiatives across the plant, driving productivity, quality and cost improvements.

You bring a Bachelor's in engineering/ops, 5+ years in manufacturing, and strong leadership, analytical and coaching skills. Proficiency with Excel is expected; Six Sigma is a plus. Join a people-centered team focused on excellence and sustainable performance.