Continuous improvement specialist

UAP inc.; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UAP inc. in Montreal, QC, seeks a seasoned Continuous Improvement Specialist to strengthen the Operations and Logistics team as it drives innovation and best practices across NAPA stores and distribution centers.

You will identify, develop, optimize and implement lean processes to achieve operational excellence, collaborating with teams across Canada and traveling up to 50%. The role requires a university degree and 7–10 years of CI experience, fluent French and English, and a track record of

Qualifications

• University degree with 7–10 years of experience, including 3+ years in continuous improvement projects.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, problem solving and Six Sigma.
• Bilingual French and English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, optimize and implement best practices and business processes for operational excellence across stores and warehouses.
• Create opportunities and solutions for sustainable, profitable improvements.
• Contribute expertise to multiple projects within the Operational Excellence team.

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

Project Mgmt

Bilingual FR/EN

Cross-Canada collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description

The incumbent will join the operations and logistics department which ensures coverage of technological, innovation and development projects for both our NAPA stores (600) and the distribution centers of our two divisions NAPA (9) and TW (6) across Canada. Day after day, the different delivery teams work closely together to ensure the success of the company. As part of this effort, we recently created an Operational Excellence team whose mandate is to implement the principles and methodology of continuous improvement in all areas of operations and logistics.

Job Description

The incumbent will join the operations and logistics department which ensures coverage of technological, innovation and development projects for both our NAPA stores (600) and the distribution centers of our two divisions NAPA (9) and TW (6) across Canada. Day after day, the different delivery teams work closely together to ensure the success of the company. As part of this effort, we recently created an Operational Excellence team whose mandate is to implement the principles and methodology of continuous improvement in all areas of operations and logistics.

More specifically, to identify, develop, optimize and implement best practices and business processes with the objective of achieving operational excellence in both stores and warehouses. The objective is to create opportunities and solutions for sustainable improvement that are profitable for the company.

In order to perfect this team, we would like to add a specialist who will complement our vision of continuous improvement by bringing his knowledge, expertise, advice and especially his contribution to the multiple projects

Requirements

To join our team, you need:

• University degree combined with 7-10 years of experience, including a minimum of 3 years in the delivery of continuous improvement projects;
• Strong knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, problem solving, Six Sigma…);
• Knowledge of project management methodologies (an asset);
• Excellent communication skills in both French and English, spoken and written. In this role, you will regularly collaborate with internal clients across Canada.
• Travel within Canada (50%).

About The Division

Our head office is full of opportunities for professionals from a variety of sectors: information technology, human resources, accounting, sales and marketing, and distribution. If you would like to support our operational teams, take part in mapping the company’s course, or have an impact on the company’s future, a job at our head office or one of our regional offices is perfect for you!