Continuous Improvement Leader: Drive Lean Excellence

Cascades; Toronto; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Employee share purchase plan

Group insurance

Telemedicine

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Training & development

Operational impact

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Cascades is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager to lead CI and Lean initiatives across the Ontario plant, driving productivity, quality, and cost improvements. You will guide cross-functional teams, coach leaders, and manage improvement projects from planning to results.

The role requires a 5+ year manufacturing background, strong data and problem-solving skills, and a collaborative approach to change management. Join a people-centered workplace focused on excellence and growth.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Proven experience in Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, or Process Improvement.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management experience within a manufacturing setting.
• Strong analytical, communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools; Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification is considered an asset.
• A collaborative, results-oriented approach with strengths in change management, planning, and influencing others.

Responsibilities

• Lead and sustain Continuous Improvement (CI) and Lean Production System (LPS) initiatives across the plant
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve productivity, quality, efficiency, and cost performance
• Drive Lean Manufacturing tools and methodologies including 5S, TPM, Standard Work, Visual Management, Root Cause Analysis, and SMED
• Support operational teams in improving equipment effectiveness (OEE), process stability, and overall plant performance
• Manage improvement projects from planning through implementation, tracking progress, timelines, resources, and results
• Coach leaders, Line Centric Teams (LCTs), and employees on continuous improvement principles and problem-solving techniques
• Partner with cross-functional teams to promote operational excellence, strengthen safety performance, and drive sustainable improvements

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Operational Excellence

Project Management

Data Analysis

Coaching

Problem-Solving

Change Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Data analysis tools

Job description

Cascades is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager to lead CI and Lean initiatives across the Ontario plant, driving productivity, quality, and cost improvements. You will guide cross-functional teams, coach leaders, and manage improvement projects from planning to results.

The role requires a 5+ year manufacturing background, strong data and problem-solving skills, and a collaborative approach to change management. Join a people-centered workplace focused on excellence and growth.