Continuous Improvement (Kaizen) Coordinator

Toyota Canada Inc.; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Montreal is seeking a Continuous Improvement (Kaizen) Coordinator. This role is focused on promoting operational efficiency through the application of Toyota principles. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of management experience and a strong background in logistics and continuous improvement. Offering a hybrid work environment and a competitive compensation package, including health benefits and professional development programs.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package including bonus

Extended health care and dental benefits

Company pension plan with additional employer contributions

Associate vehicle discount program

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holiday shutdown and competitive paid time off benefits

Sabbatical leave program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in managing a production/operational facility.
• Practical experience in the Logistics field is highly valued.
• Knowledgeable in Toyota Production System practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist VPC Manager in achieving operational goals.
• Apply Toyota Way principles across operations for quality standards.
• Identify and pursue continuous improvement opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication (French & English)

Team Building

Continuous Improvement (Kaizen)

Critical Thinking

Education

University degree or College diploma in Logistics, Production Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

ICL

YMS

SAP

Job description

Job Description

Continuous Improvement (Kaizen) Coordinator

Rank 4

Cote St-Luc, QC (On-Site)

Deadline: Please apply before August 20, 2025.

Toyota Canada Inc. is currently hiring for an exciting opportunity for a results-driven candidate to fulfill the role of Continuous Improvement (Kaizen) Coordinator at the Montreal Vehicle Processing Centre (MVPC). This full-time position, reporting to the Manager of the MVPC, will play a key role in promoting continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and the application of Toyota Way principles through hands-on collaboration and strategic guidance.

The successful candidate will guide a production environment, prioritizing safety, employing the Toyota Way values while demonstrating strong influence and maintaining the highest Toyota quality standards, using the fundamentals of the Toyota Production System.

What We’ll Bring:

Company & Culture

• A hybrid work environment
• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility and respect
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• A focus on respect for people and continuous improvement
• Summer Hours – condensed work week during the summer
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including bonus
• Extended health care and dental benefits effective immediately
• Company pension plan with additional employer contributions
• Associate vehicle discount program
• Reimbursement programs (tuition & fitness)
• Paid holiday shutdown and competitive paid time off benefits
• Sabbatical leave program
  
  

What You’ll be Doing:

• Assist the VPC Manager in achieving key operational goals and objectives.
• Apply Toyota Way and TPS principles across VPC operations to help TCI’s quality standards
• Identify and pursue continuous improvement (Kaizen) opportunities
• Collaborating with team leads to ensure seamless day-to-day operations
• Ensure timely implementation and alignment with new PPO requirements
• Foster strong inter-departmental communication
• Collaborate with the production team to standardize workstations, process flows, and yard transfer operations for improved efficiency
• Drive and administer training programs related to Health & Safety, ISO 14001, Toyota Way, TPS, Kaizen, and accessory installations
• Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to reinforce best practices and ensure consistency across teams
• Apply Genchi Genbutsu principles to investigate and resolve production obstacles at the source
• Perform root cause analysis and offer solutions for production areas that are non-compliant with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Identify, assess, and report vehicle quality issues to PQSS and issue Quality Notifications to dealerships when applicable
• Crosstrain to assist Team Lead functions and provide operational guidance during absences
• Oversee rail line-off and truck-away operations to ensure timely and accurate vehicle processing
• Assist the VPC Manager in setting production goals, establishing performance standards, and monitoring VPC activities
• Assist in internal requests and initiatives from departments such as PDC, Press, and Inventory Management
• Maintain daily communication with VPC business partners to ensure alignment and operational continuity
• Act as the primary point of contact and operational lead in the absence of the VPC Manager
• Perform additional duties as required to help the team and departmental goals
  
  

What You’ll Bring:

• University degree or College diploma, preferably in Logistics related studies, Production Engineering, or a related discipline
• Practical experience in Logistics field is highly valued
• 5+ years of experience in the management of a production/operational facility
• Prior people management and team-based experience are an asset
• Advanced performance management experience: strategies towards empowerment, team building, and accountability within a multi-faceted environment
• Knowledge of how to drive continuous improvement (Kaizen) and production efficiencies
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
• Excellent oral and written communication (French & English)
• System experience with ICL, YMS, SAP
• Knowledgeable/understanding of Toyota Production System practices
• Experience with budgeting and establishing programs to evaluate budget impact of new measures
• Excellent leadership, organizational skillset
• Advanced strategic thinking, methodical and critical thinking dexterity
• Aptitude to maintain multiple priorities, a large team while initiating and improving work processes to increase efficiencies
• Knowledge of ISO Management systems is an asset
  
  

About Us

Toyota Canada Inc. is the exclusive Canadian distributor of Toyota and Lexus vehicles. Toyota Canada's head office is in Toronto, with regional offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal and Halifax. Toyota parts and accessories are distributed through TCI's Parts Distribution Centres in Bowmanville and Vancouver. TCI supports over 287 Toyota and Lexus dealers in Canada with services that include training, sales, marketing, environmental and customer satisfaction initiatives.

What Sets Us Apart?

A focus on people, passion for Toyota, innovation and continuous improvement have made us an award-winning company, recognized worldwide for our technological leadership and superior standards of quality, community involvement and environmental responsibility.

What You Should Know:

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse perspectives and value unique human experiences. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business. Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, or any other characteristics protected by law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process or your employment if you require accommodation.