Continuous Improvement Agent (BEO)

Bombardier; Saint-Laurent-de-l'Île-d'Orléans; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life

Retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bombardier is seeking a Continuous Improvement Agent to lead process-improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment. You will drive Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, and DMAIC projects, collaborating with shop-floor teams to eliminate waste and improve efficiency.

The role emphasizes change management, training development, and stakeholder engagement, with a belief in growth and development for employees within a flexible, hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Recognized as a leader with strong change management experience.
• Expert facilitator with exceptional influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Bilingual (French and English).

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate process improvement and problem-solving projects using Lean Six Sigma, FMEA, and DMAIC to identify and eliminate waste and improve operational efficiency.
• Plan and structure operational excellence initiatives in collaboration with shop-floor teams.
• Lead Kaizen events and projects with stakeholder engagement to achieve targeted results.
• Conduct process mapping and value stream analysis to identify waste and inefficiencies.
• Develop training strategies with stakeholders to enhance team knowledge in performance management and deliver value to customers.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Kaizen

FMEA

DMAIC

Change management

Influence & stakeholder mgmt

Bilingual (French and English)

Education

Engineering / Operations Management / Business Administration degree

Job description

When applicable, Bombardier promotes flexible and hybrid work policies.

At Bombardier, we design, build and maintain the world’s peak-performing aircraft for the world’s most discerning people and businesses, governments and militaries. We have been successful in setting the highest standards by putting our people at the heart of it all, and defining excellence, together.

Working at Bombardier means operating at the highest level. Every day, you are part of a team that delivers superior experiences and products, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in our industry and beyond. By prioritizing employee growth and development, we empower everyone to reach their full potential on their own terms, because the best work happens when you are free to be yourself and share your unique expertise.

With our employees’ well-being top of mind, we offer a comprehensive and competitive Benefits Program, which includes the following:

• Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more)
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee Assistance Program

What are your contributions to the team?

• Lead and facilitate process improvement and problem-solving projects using methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma, FMEA, and DMAIC to identify and eliminate waste and improve operational efficiency.
• Plan and structure operational excellence initiatives in collaboration with shop-floor teams.
• Lead and facilitate Kaizen events and projects, ensuring stakeholder engagement and a strong focus on achieving targeted results.
• Conduct process mapping and value stream analysis to identify and eliminate waste and inefficiencies.
• Develop training strategies and solutions with stakeholders to enhance team knowledge in performance management, deliver value to customers, and eliminate waste.
• Act as the subject matter expert who drives organizational adoption of change and supports organizational development to ensure that the Operational Excellence approach becomes the fundamental way of managing business performance and aligning with corporate objectives.
• Develop project and initiative timelines and ensure adherence to schedules throughout execution.
• Promote a process-driven approach that establishes a culture of standardization and execution through the effective use of processes, aligned Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and appropriate infrastructure.

How to thrive in this role?

• 5 to 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with a focus on continuous improvement, and recognized expertise in Kaizen projects.
• Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Recognized as a leader with strong change management experience.
• Expert facilitator with exceptional influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Bilingual (French and English).

Please note: You don’t need all the skills, knowledge, and experience listed to apply for this position. We’re not looking for the perfect candidate, we’re looking for great talent and passionate individuals.

Bombardier is an equal opportunity employer and encourages persons of any race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, immigration status, disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics to apply.

Job Continuous Improvement Agent (BEO)

Primary Location Marcel-Laurin Plant 1

Organization Aerospace Canada

Shift Day job

Employee Status Regular