Continuous Improvement Engineering Co-op

Jobtailor; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor on Burnaby-based operations seeks a motivated professional to lead Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives across the production floor, logistics, and planning functions. You will map processes, run cycle-time studies, build dashboards, and deliver training for operations teams to raise KPI performance.

Focus is on hands-on coaching, data-driven decisions, and applying 5S and CI tools to drive safety, efficiency, and cost reductions in a collaborative team setting.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical ability and curious problem-solving approach.
• Desire to work as part of a team to implement efficiency improvements and reduce expenses.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Enrolled in a post-secondary program related to business operations.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Cover letter, resume, and transcripts required for application.

Responsibilities

• Plan, facilitate, and execute operational projects using continuous improvement tools.
• Improve processes on the production floor and across logistics and planning.
• Benchmark processes, develop process flow maps, and conduct simulation studies.
• Conduct cycle time studies for operational tasks.
• Identify and lead safety improvement projects in operational areas.
• Analyze data and develop dashboards supporting operational KPIs.
• Design and deliver training content for operations teams.
• Deliver workshops and hands-on support to increase awareness of Continuous Improvement principles.
• Apply strategies such as 5S to improve production-floor efficiency.
• Create metrics and dashboards to drive actions and projects.

Skills

Analytical ability

Team collaboration

Excellent communication

Microsoft Office Suite

Lean Manufacturing

Problem-solving

Education

Post-secondary program in industrial/manufacturing engineering or related

Tools

Dashboards

Continual Improvement tools

Job description

• Plan, facilitate, and execute operational projects using continuous improvement tools


• Improve processes on the production floor and across business functions such as logistics and planning


• Benchmark processes, develop process flow maps, and conduct simulation studies


• Conduct cycle time studies for operational tasks


• Identify and lead safety improvement projects in operational areas


• Analyze data and develop dashboards supporting operational KPIs


• Design and deliver training content for operations teams


• Deliver workshops, team sessions, and hands-on support to increase awareness of Continuous Improvement principles


• Apply strategies such as 5S to improve production-floor efficiency


• Create metrics and dashboards to drive actions and projects

Requirements

• Strong analytical ability and curious problem-solving approach


• Desire to work as part of a team to implement efficiency improvements and reduce expenses


• Excellent communication skills


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite


• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement methodologies


• Enrolled in a post-secondary program such as industrial/manufacturing engineering, operations/business management, or another program related to business operations


• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada


• Cover letter, resume, and most recent transcripts required for application

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies, with a strong focus on process optimization and operational efficiency. Proficient in data analysis and dashboard creation to support operational KPIs and enhance team training and awareness.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Lean Manufacturing


• Continuous Improvement


• Data Analysis


• Process Optimization


• Microsoft Office Suite

Hard Skills

• Process Flow Mapping


• Cycle Time Studies


• Simulation Studies


• 5S Methodology


• Operational KPIs

Soft Skills

• Analytical Ability


• Problem-Solving


• Team Collaboration


• Communication Skills

Industry Keywords

• Operational Projects


• Production Floor


• Logistics


• Business Functions


• Safety Improvement

Tools & Technologies

• Dashboards


• Continuous Improvement Tools