Continuous Improvement Manager

itec group, Inc.; Brantford; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks vacation

Five paid personal days

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement savings program

Job summary

itec group is seeking an experienced Continuous Improvement Manager to lead operational excellence initiatives at our manufacturing facility in Ontario. You will implement a structured CI framework, improve productivity, quality, and OEE, and work with cross-functional teams to set priorities and deliver measurable results.

Responsibilities include coaching teams, facilitating Kaizen events, and sustaining a culture of continuous improvement through strong change management and KPI tracking.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience leading continuous improvement or operational excellence initiatives within a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience implementing structured manufacturing excellence systems such as TPM, TPS, WCM, or Lean Manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of Lean tools, root cause analysis, waste reduction, and performance improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional improvement initiatives and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead the deployment and execution of continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives across the manufacturing facility.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, quality, cost, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Partner with plant leadership and cross-functional teams to establish improvement priorities and drive measurable results.
• Facilitate Kaizen events, root cause analysis, problem-solving workshops, and process improvement projects.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators to measure operational improvements and sustain results.
• Coach and mentor employees and leaders on continuous improvement tools, methodologies, and best practices.
• Support change management initiatives to embed a sustainable culture of operational excellence.

Skills

Lean tools

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Performance improvement

Education

Post-secondary degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Ops Mgmt

Tools

TPM

TPS

WCM

Lean Manufacturing

Job description

Our client, a leading global manufacturer, is seeking an experienced Continuous Improvement Manager to lead operational excellence initiatives and drive sustainable improvements across its manufacturing facility. This role will play a key part in implementing a structured continuous improvement framework, strengthening operational performance, and building a culture of accountability and improvement at all levels of the organization.

Daily responsibilities

• Lead the deployment and execution of continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives across the manufacturing facility.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, quality, cost, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Partner with plant leadership and cross-functional teams to establish improvement priorities and drive measurable results.
• Facilitate Kaizen events, root cause analysis, problem-solving workshops, and process improvement projects.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators to measure operational improvements and sustain results.
• Coach and mentor employees and leaders on continuous improvement tools, methodologies, and best practices.
• Support change management initiatives to embed a sustainable culture of operational excellence.

Mandatory Requirements

• Post-secondary education in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience leading continuous improvement or operational excellence initiatives within a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience implementing structured manufacturing excellence systems such as TPM, TPS, WCM, or Lean Manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of Lean tools, root cause analysis, waste reduction, and performance improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional improvement initiatives and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.

Salary Range: $120,000 - 145,000 + 10% Annual Bonus

Additional benefits include four weeks of vacation, five paid personal days, comprehensive benefits, and a retirement savings program.