Continuous Improvement Manager

gategroup; Calgary; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global food service company is seeking an Industrial Engineer in Calgary, Canada. Reporting to the Managing Director North, you will focus on executing Lean Manufacturing initiatives across multiple locations. Responsibilities include enhancing process optimization and data analysis, along with training staff in Lean practices. The ideal candidate has a degree in Industrial Engineering and at least four years of relevant experience. Competitive salary range is between $95,000.00 and $105,000.00 per year.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of experience in Lean Manufacturing or related experience as an Industrial Engineer.
• Experience analyzing operations, cost drivers, and material flows.
• Strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Execute improvement initiatives leveraging Lean Six Sigma for process optimization.
• Define and execute the overall Continuous Improvement roadmap.
• Train Lean manufacturing and promote a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Data analysis

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

University degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Job description

This range is provided by gategroup. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$95,000.00/yr - $105,000.00/yr

Job Summary

Reporting into the Managing Director North this role will have a regional scope (YYC, YEG, YWG, YQR, YOW, YHZ).

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Execute relevant improvement initiatives leveraging on Lean Six Sigma knowledge/expertise aiming at process optimization, compliance, standardization and SQDC (safety, quality, delivery, cost) KPIs improvements.
• Contribute in the definition and execution of the overall CI roadmap.
• Collect and analyze data and extract meaningful information to understand process KPIs and Unit performance.
• Perform diagnostics on major cost drivers, including material, labor, and OOC (other operating costs).
• Perform value stream analysis for the unit.
• Lead tangible and measurable improvements of core processes -both operational and transactional- through people engagement at all levels in the unit.
• Implement and sustain gateOPEX standardization program focusing on gateOPEX Elements and Core Processes.
• Work hands‑on with Operations, facilitate unit‑wide continuous improvement initiatives, lead relevant projects and kaizen events.
• Train Lean manufacturing and promote continuous improvement culture in the unit through in class and/or on the job training for peers and frontline staff.
• Identify, develop, promote and share best practices.
• Train and coordinate junior resources.

Qualifications

• Education: University degree in Industrial Engineering, Logistics and Operation Management or related technical discipline required.
• Work Experience: Minimum four (4) years’ experience in Lean Manufacturing or related experience as an Industrial Engineer.
• Experience in analyzing operations and its cost drivers, material and information flows, productivity, material consumption, and operation expenses.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of Quality, Project Management, Lean and/or Six Sigma concepts and theories.
• Hands‑on experience implementing Lean in manufacturing and transactional areas.
• Language / Communication Skills: strong communication skills in English both verbal and written.

Job Dimensions

Geographic Responsibility: Canada –

Type of Employment: Full time

Travel %: 50

Exemption Classification: Exempt/Non‑Exempt

Internal Relationships: various teams

External Relationships: Contractors, construction vendors, project management firms

Work Environment / Requirements of the Job: Regularly stands, bends, lifts and moves intermittently during shifts. Must be to lift, pull, push, and move products, equipment, and supplies daily. There may be physical discomfort due to temperature in production area, coolers, and freezers.

Other verbiage: Normal standing, walking, reaching, lifting, kneeling, climbing of stairs and ladders, driving, and flying as a passenger on commercial airlines.

Budget / Revenue Responsibility: N/A

Organization Structure

Dotted Line Manager (Title, if applicable): N/A

Number of Direct Reports: N/A

Number of Dotted Line Reports: N/A

Estimated Total Size of Team: varies

Competencies

• Thinking – Information Search and analysis & problem resolution skills.
• Engaging – Understanding others, Team Leadership and Developing People.
• Inspiring – Influencing and building relationships, Motivating and Inspiring, Communicating effectively.
• Achieving – Delivering business results under pressure, Championing Performance Improvement and Customer Focus.

Demonstrated Values

• We treat each other with respect and we act with integrity.
• We communicate and keep each other informed.
• We put our heads together to problem solve and deliver excellence as a team.
• We have passion for our work and we pay attention to the little details.
• We foster an environment of accountability, take responsibility for our actions and learn from our mistakes.
• We do what we say we will do, when we say we are going to do it.
• We care about our coworkers, always taking an opportunity to make someone’s day better.

EEO Statement

candidates will be required to go through a criminal background check.

gategroup is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other ground under applicable law.

Gate Gourmet Canada Inc. is pleased to accommodate applicants who have a disability up to the point of undue hardship during the recruitment, assessment and selection process. Please inform our Recruitment Team if you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process.