Continuous Improvement Manager

Kitchener Executive Consultants Inc; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Southwestern Ontario is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager to enhance operational excellence across two production facilities. The role focuses on utilizing methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen to drive efficiency and reduce waste. Candidates should have an engineering background, strong analytical skills, and experience in continuous manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in unionized, continuous manufacturing environments.
• Foundation in the automotive production industry is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional projects to improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Train and coach teams on continuous improvement principles.
• Utilize data and KPIs to measure progress and drive decisions.
• Ensure alignment of initiatives with business goals.

Skills

Lean methodologies

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Leadership

Project management

Education

Engineering or Maintenance background

Tools

Continuous improvement tools

Data analysis platforms

Job description

Overview

Our Client, an industry leader in continuous materials processing, has recently expanded its North American operations and is seeking a highly capable Continuous Improvement Manager to take the helm of 2 production facilities.

The Continuous Improvement Manager drives operational excellence by leading initiatives to enhance efficiency, optimize processes, and reduce waste across manufacturing operations. Using methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen, this role focuses on analyzing workflows, developing and implementing improvement strategies, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional projects to improve manufacturing efficiency and performance.
• Train and coach teams on CI principles and best practices.
• Utilize data and KPIs to measure progress and drive decision-making.
• Ensure alignment of improvement initiatives with business goals.

Qualifications

• Engineering or Maintenance background.
• Experience within unionized, continuous manufacturing environments.
• Foundation in the automotive production industry is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, proven leadership and communication abilities, and project management expertise.
• Proficiency with continuous improvement tools and data analysis platforms.