CI Manager

Cascades; Toronto; 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

Training & development

Operational impact

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Cascades is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager to lead CI and Lean initiatives across the Ontario plant, driving productivity, quality, and cost improvements. You will guide cross-functional teams, coach leaders, and manage improvement projects from planning to results.

The role requires a 5+ year manufacturing background, strong data and problem-solving skills, and a collaborative approach to change management. Join a people-centered workplace focused on excellence and growth.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
• A minimum of 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.
• A collaborative, results-oriented approach with strengths in change management, planning, and influencing others.

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

Continuous Improvement

Operational Excellence

Project Management

Data Analysis

Coaching

Problem-Solving

Change Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Data analysis tools

Job description

Welcome to Cascades! Bring your expertise to a people-first, dynamic environment where your ideas come to life and excellence shapes everything we do.

What’s in it for you

Taking care of our people is in our nature - so you’ll enjoy:

• Profit sharing and an employee share purchase plan
• Annual Base salary between 105k- and 115k depending on experience
• A full range of benefits: group insurance, telemedicine, and an employer-supported retirement plan
• Access to wellness initiatives, employee assistance programs, and fitness support
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• The opportunity to make a measurable impact on operational excellence and business performance
• A collaborative, respectful, and people-centered workplace

Your Role

As Continuous Improvement Manager, you’ll take on real challenges that bring out your full potential.

Your Scope Includes

• 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

What you bring

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field
• A minimum of 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
• A collaborative, results-oriented approach with strengths in change management, planning, and influencing others

If you bring the same care to who you are as to what you do, we’d love to meet you! Cascades values diversity and inclusion and considers all applications equitably. This posting is for an active vacancy within our organization.