Continuous Improvement (Kaizen) Coordinator

Toyota North America; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company is seeking a Continuous Improvement (Kaizen) Coordinator in Montreal. This full-time position involves promoting operational efficiency and collaborating with teams to implement Toyota's principles. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of production management experience and strong skills in logistics. This role offers a hybrid work environment with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Hybrid work environment

Competitive compensation package

Extended healthcare and dental benefits

Company pension plan

Associate vehicle discount program

Sabbatical leave program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in managing a production/operational facility.
• Practical experience in the logistics field is highly valued.
• Advanced performance management experience in a multi-faceted environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in achieving operational goals and objectives.
• Apply Toyota Way and TPS principles for quality standards.
• Identify continuous improvement (Kaizen) opportunities.

Skills

Logistics experience

Continuous improvement (Kaizen)

Leadership

Communication in French

Communication in English

Education

University degree or college diploma in Logistics or Production Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ICL

YMS

SAP

Job description

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, organizationalskillset

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.

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