Continuous Improvement Specialist - Contract Role

Westlake Chemical; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Vaughan is seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist for a one-year contract role. This position focuses on driving operational excellence through continuous improvement initiatives within the distribution team. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of distribution experience with a minimum of 5 years in continuous improvement, and must be Lean Six Sigma certified. The role requires frequent travel and strong communication skills to enhance the team's performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a Distribution environment.
• At least 5 years in a continuous improvement role in Distribution.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt required, Black Belt preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction.
• Plan and execute continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma.
• Create a culture of improvement by encouraging suggestions.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Process improvement

Project management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

University degree or college diploma

Job description

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.

Westlake Pipe & Fittings, a Westlake company (NYSE:WLK), is the second-largest polyvinyl chloride pipe and fittings manufacturer in North America. With 35 manufacturing and distribution locations, the company supplies gasketed, solvent weld and restrained joint pipes and a wide range of fittings for a diverse list of markets including municipal water and sewer, plumbing, water well, pool and spa, and agricultural and turf irrigation. Westlake Pipe & Fittings is an industry leader in product development with Certa-Lok spline-lock technology and product systems that are focused on building a better foundation. To learn more, visit the website at WestlakePipe.com and follow us on LinkedIn , Facebook and Twitter .

Summary

The Continuous Improvement Specialist (Contract Role) is a member of the distribution team that drives operational excellence through continuous improvement initiatives. They will analyze DC processes and make suggestions on areas of improvement.Working with DC management teams, will drive implementation and sustain improvements. The position is based in Woodbridge, Ontario and will require frequent travel (about 40%). The Continuous Improvement Specialist will report directly to the Manager of Distribution. This is a one-year contract role with the possibility for renewal.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for process improvement, waste, and cost reduction.
• Planning, facilitating and executing continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma methodology.
• Creating a culture of improvement by encouraging suggestions and implementing improvements.
• Ensure DCs deliver world class customer service through operational excellence
• Drive constant improvement in the distribution process
• Ownership of change initiatives from evolution through to project delivery
• Work closely with DCs to provide them with the necessary tools required to operate efficiently and to grow the business profitably
• Create and maintain the foundation for standard work for business processes
• Develop and maintain training materials for processes
• Develop and maintain SOP’s for operational processes
• Complete post implementation reviews to ensure successful delivery and sustainability.
• Conduct all business in accordance with Company policy and procedures
• Ensure that DCs maintain a safe working environment in accordance with Company policies and procedures

Experience & Skills

• Requires a minimum 10 year’s experience in a Distribution environment
• Minimum 5 years work experience in a Distribution continuous improvement environment. i.e. WMS, automation, DC processes, project management
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt required, Black Belt preferred
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S
• Experience in organizational effectiveness and operations management implementing best practices
• Experience in successfully implementing changes in an organization
• Strong communication, active listening and influencing skills
• Proven ability to embrace and encourage teamwork
• Ability to create and implement new directions in an effort to lead the region to achieve its full potential
• Possess effective planning, organizing and delegating skills
• Must be able to commute daily into our Woodbridge, ON facility
• Must be able to travel up to 40% of the time (Once a month, sometimes twice a month)

Education

• University degree or college diploma required

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

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