Continuous Improvement Leader (ABM Champion)

ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that values its people and innovation. As an ABM Champion, you'll lead continuous improvement initiatives that directly impact the quality of life for people worldwide. This role involves implementing the ATS Business Model, promoting a culture of excellence, and driving strategic goals within the Life Sciences division. You'll have the opportunity to work with diverse teams, contribute to meaningful projects, and grow your career in an environment that prioritizes professional development and inclusivity. If you are passionate about making a difference and possess strong leadership skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement program

Employee Incentive Bonus program

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

5% RRSP matching program

Optional Employee Share Purchase Program

Paid vacation

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• 4-8 years in Commercial Operations or Engineering roles.
• Mastery of ABM tools and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Drive results using ABM tools and consulting skills.
• Facilitate kaizen events and promote associate development.

Skills

ABM tools

Lean methodologies

Continuous improvement

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

MBA or Master's degree

Tools

CRM

ERP

Job description

ATS Company: ATS Corporation

Requisition ID: 14590

Location: Cambridge, ON, CA, N3H 4R7

Date: Apr 14, 2025

ABM Champion - Service

The world isn’t standing still, and neither is ATS Life Sciences - We don’t follow the trends. We set them!

Are you interested in being part of a team that makes a difference? Join our growing ATS Life Sciences Systems team, a division of ATS Corporation, a publicly traded global enterprise with a proud history. We are helping advance the future with our factory-wide automation solutions. Within Life Sciences Systems, what we do matters – we custom design, build and service critical automated solutions for medical device and pharmaceutical companies. We are dedicated to assisting our customers in improving the quality of life for people around the world. When there is no room for error, and product failure is not an option, leading life sciences companies trust us to resolve their production challenges.

Job Description

Description:

The Continuous Improvement Leader/ATS Business Model (ABM) Leader is responsible for promoting and facilitating the successful implementation of the ATS Business Model within ATS Automation, and specifically with continuous improvement, goal deployment (Hoshin planning), lean, and growth specific actions throughout Cambridge Life Sciences.

Responsibilities:

1. Drive ever-improving results by leveraging ATS Business Model (ABM) tools, consulting skills, and change management process.
2. Assist in establishing and achieving the Goal Deployment and Strategic Plan objectives related to ATS Automation, Cambridge Life Sciences.
3. Assist ATS leadership in the development and execution of an ABM roadmap at ATS.
4. Directly provide formal and informal ABM training and coaching.
5. Ensure and assist in facilitating productive kaizen events.
6. Promote and facilitate diagnosis of workflow impediments and other wastes throughout the business, and provide expert counsel on appropriate tools to eliminate them.
7. Promote and facilitate associate development in various ABM tools, transactional improvements, and kaizen leadership.
8. Drive ABM culture and build ABM excellence within the organization and specifically Cambridge Life Sciences within the first 12 months.
9. Benchmark and incorporate best practices.

Qualifications

Education:

A four-year Engineering degree or equivalent is required, specializing in electronics, electrical, mechanical or controls engineering is preferred. MBA or master’s degree is also preferred.

Experience:

1. 4-8 years of Commercial Operations, Engineering, Transactional or Product Management experience.
2. Ability to accurately assess key business metrics and situations from a “general manager’s” point of view.
3. Ability to design, develop, and implement an ABM roadmap for an operating business.
4. Mastery of a variety of ABM (lean) tools (or six sigma or equivalent continuous improvement tools).
5. Superior communications skills including being able to communicate to all levels of the organization including those where English is not their primary language.
6. Superior training skills and adult learning theory.
7. Familiarity with various operational and commercial process and tools (e.g., Sales, order processing, distributor management, CRM, ERP).
8. Hands-on experience implementing continuous improvements (ABM), including Transactional Process Improvements.
9. Exposure to and participation in a wide variety of training environments.
10. Good writing and administrative skills, including computer skills (word processing, graphics, spreadsheet, etc.).
11. Demonstrated proficiency in time and project management.

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment drug screening and background/criminal check.

If you're excited about this role, but do not meet all the qualifications listed above, you are still encouraged to apply.

Why YOU should join our ATS Life Sciences Systems team:

1. We value our PEOPLE - The foundation of a great company is having the best team which is why we continuously work to develop, engage, empower and energize our people. The best people want to work with the best team - the best teams are diverse and inclusive teams.
2. What we do MATTERS - our Life Sciences projects contribute to improving the lives of people around the world! ATS has made a commitment to be carbon neutral by 2030!
3. INNOVATION and PROBLEM SOLVING is at our core - Our pursuit of continuous improvement in everything we do. Our focus is on building diverse teams, stimulating innovation by challenging conventional thinking, encouraging fresh ideas and promoting creative problem-solving.
4. We prioritize internal GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT - ATS offers endless opportunities for professional growth and development – with a tuition reimbursement program, individual development programs and a commitment to promoting from within - there is space for you to grow your career at ATS!
5. We offer COMPETITIVE Total Rewards - Competitive starting salaries, overtime pay eligibility, paid vacation, Employee Incentive Bonus program, comprehensive health and dental benefits including Lifestyle Spending Account, 5% RRSP matching program and optional Employee Share Purchase Program.
6. A place to BELONG: We celebrate our differences and ensure that all employees have equal opportunities for growth and development. We believe that diversity of thought, background, and experiences is essential for our success and innovation.

ATS is in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA), 2005 and will, upon request, assist those who may require specific accommodations due to a personal disability. We would ask that those who require assistance to notify our offices as soon as possible if accommodation is necessary.