Continuous Improvement Manager

Cascades; Ontario; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager to enhance operational efficiency and drive sustainable growth. In this pivotal role, you will coach and develop team members, identify improvement opportunities, and maintain the plant’s continuous improvement program. Your expertise in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies will be crucial as you lead cost reduction initiatives and foster a collaborative work environment. Join a diverse team committed to innovation and sustainability, where your contributions can make a significant impact on the organization’s success.

Benefits

Profit sharing plan

Telemedicine

Group insurance

Pension plan with company contributions

Annual flexible reimbursement program

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Experience in continuous improvement within manufacturing environments.
• Strong analytical skills and adept at navigating complex situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and coaching to enhance operational efficiency.
• Lead cost reduction initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma tools.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Tools

Kaizen

5S

TPM

Set-up Reduction

Standard Work

Visual Management

Job description

Welcome home!

At Cascades, Sustainable Development means Respecting the True Nature of our 10,000 talents. We put you first:

1. Profit sharing plan, Telemedicine, Group insurance and pension plan with company contributions
2. Annual flexible reimbursement program
3. Employee assistance program (because we care about the physical and mental health of our people)
4. Salary range for Continuous Improvement Manager between $100,000 and $110,000 CAD annually

At our facility in St-Marys you can develop your full potential, sustainably, by applying your expertise within the Containerboard Packaging Group as the Continuous Improvement Manager:

1. Provide ongoing guidance, support, and coaching to Line Centric Team (LCT) members and facility's team members, fostering operational efficiency and continuous improvement.
2. Actively coach and develop direct team members to enhance their skills, foster professional growth, and ensure the achievement of team objectives.
3. Work closely with site management to identify improvement opportunities and support production development, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals.
4. Maintain and enhance the plant’s continuous improvement program, ensuring alignment with Lean Production System principles.
5. Leverage facility's data to prioritize initiatives, define project requirements, scope, resources, team members, tasks, and project owners.
6. Lead cost reduction initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma tools, and train team members at all levels in methodologies like Kaizen, 5S, TPM, Set-up Reduction, Standard Work, Visual Management, and more.

Bring out the best in yourself!

Every day, our colleagues choose to respect their true nature by contributing with passion to our mission.

You too, put forward your strengths:

1. Experience in the continuous improvement field within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
2. Experienced in leading and coaching teams, with a focus on supporting team members’ growth and development in operations, maintenance, and quality.
3. Strong analytical skills and adept at navigating complex situations to find effective solutions.
4. Excellent communication skills, capable of fostering buy-in and collaboration across the team.
5. Skilled in organizing and prioritizing tasks, with a deep understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles.
6. Ability to build and maintain positive relationships, promoting a collaborative work environment.

We look forward to meeting you!

Cascades believes in the success of an inclusive organization that values diversity within its team. All qualified candidates will be considered for this position in a fair manner.

About Cascades
To be part of Cascades is to reveal the full potential of materials, people and ideas. We are a source of possibilities since 1964. Cascades have been providing sustainable, innovative and value-creating solutions in packaging, hygiene and recovery. Join 10,000 talents working in a network in almost 75 operating units located in North America.