Continuous Improvement Specialist II

Seaspan ULC; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

Pension plan matching

Health and wellness benefits

On-site gym

Parking included

Shuttle service

Accommodations for accessibility

Job summary

Seaspan ULC is seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist II to scope, lead and implement CI projects across operations, engineering, planning, and supply chain. You will drive lean enterprise and Six Sigma principles to improve safety, quality, cost, and delivery.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, data-based decision making, and sustaining process improvements with mentoring of team members. On-site at 2 Pemberton Avenue, North Vancouver, Canada.

Qualifications

• Formal education in trade, engineering or business, or equivalent technical background.
• 3+ years in continuous improvement with manufacturing exposure.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt with CI project history preferred.
• Strong data analytics and communication skills.
• Knowledge of shipbuilding/heavy manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver improvement projects with stakeholders and track progress.
• Perform root cause analysis and plan CI initiatives across departments.
• Support CI initiatives and share best practices across teams.
• Develop and sustain improvement processes and systems for the shipyard.
• Research industry practices and apply relevant methods and tech.
• Mentor others in process improvement tools and techniques.
• Produce executive summaries and cost-savings reviews.
• Coordinate data-driven performance improvements across departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Predictive analytics

Project management

Effective communication

Problem solving

MS Office proficiency

Leadership and facilitation

Change management

Independent problem solving

Data analysis

Education

Formal trade, engineering or business education; or equivalent technical background

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Job Description

Under the mentorship and coaching of CI leadership and other team members, the Continuous Improvement Specialist II is responsible for scoping, leading, and implementing continuous improvement projects to improve safety, quality, costs, delivery and/or morale. This position will support the business in achieving target performance, working across Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Planning, and Program Management. This may include facilitating process change and development, performing assessments and root cause analysis, lessons learned capture, and the application of lean enterprise and design for Six Sigma.

Under the mentorship and coaching of CI leadership and other team members, the Continuous Improvement Specialist II is responsible for scoping, leading, and implementing continuous improvement projects to improve safety, quality, costs, delivery and/or morale. This position will support the business in achieving target performance, working across Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Planning, and Program Management. This may include facilitating process change and development, performing assessments and root cause analysis, lessons learned capture, and the application of lean enterprise and design for Six Sigma.

Note: Due to business needs, this position is required to be fully on-site based at 2 Pemberton Avenue, North Vancouver.

What You'll Do

• Lead and deliver improvement projects as assigned, through collaboration with relevant stakeholders, including scoping the project, communication of progress and results, monitoring effectiveness, and ensuring sustainability.
• Performs root cause analysis, and project planning to prioritize and initiate improvement projects, both internally and in support of other departments.
• Support colleagues CI initiatives, potentially cross functional.
• Share and promote continuous improvement best practice with other employees and managers to develop skillsets and facilitate a continuous improvement culture.
• Support the development, implementation, and sustainment of the shipyard’s improvement processes and systems.
• Research, evaluate, and implement current industry best practice methods, procedures, and technology, as relevant to assigned projects.
• Mentor and coach others in the use of process improvement tools and techniques
• Write executive summaries, trending cost savings, cost avoidance and capacity increase initiatives.
• Utilizing data-based decisions, coordinate and own the implementation of performance improvement activities within departments, through close collaboration with all employees.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

• Formal trade, engineering or business education; or equivalent technical background.
• 3 or more years post-secondary experience working in a Continuous Improvement related position with a strong interest in manufacturing.
• Prior experience in shipbuilding/heavy manufacturing is desirable.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification, or comparable experience with proven CI project execution history.
• Predictive analytics skills using statistical software and data mining.
• Excellent communication (written and oral), interpersonal, leadership, and facilitation skills.
• Understanding of how to quantify project benefits to the business and relate to the overall business strategy.
• High degree of tenacity, self-motivation, innovation, and critical thinking.
• Ability to work independently to develop solutions to complex technical problems.
• Excellent analytical skills to gather and analyze/synthesise data, confirming its accuracy and adequacy.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills including the ability to produce and present clear technical specifications, presentations, procedures, and reports.
• Knowledge of process improvement techniques
• Project management experience, PMP or Agile certification is an asset.
• Understanding of organizational change management.
• Knowledge of shipbuilding and heavy manufacturing processes.
• Good organizational skills including the ability to maintain organization in a changing environment, multi-task and establish priorities.
• PC proficiency required. Advanced knowledge of basic Microsoft Office 2010 software suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, and process analysis tools and methodologies.
• Working knowledge of document control systems and databases. (Computer Aided Design software knowledge is an asset)
• Ability to generate innovative and simple cost effective solutions

Why You'll Love Working Here

• This is a full-time, permanent position. With multiple operations and long-term projects, Seaspan employees enjoy job stability as we look ahead to build ships for decades to come.
• In addition to an annual bonus and pension plan matching, this role provides you with a very competitive salary in line with the successful candidate’s experience.
• We also provide the best-in-class health and wellness benefits package for this position, including things such as extended health care (i.e. paramedical services for massage therapy, speech therapy, mental health coverage, physiotherapy, and more), dental care, vision care, life insurance, medical leave coverage, parental leave coverage, $500 personal spending account, and an Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• Free on-site gym.
• Parking is included and to assist those that are using transit, we operate a complimentary shuttle bus Monday through Friday with various pick up and drop off points around North Vancouver.

The estimated salary for this position is $84,600 - $103,400. In determining final salary, Seaspan considers many factors including the successful Candidate’s skills and experience as well as position location and internal equity. The final base salary offer will be at the Company’s sole discretion and presented as part of a competitive total compensation package.

About Us

Seaspan Shipyards is one of North America’s most modern shipyards and unique in its ability to provide a complete range of services including new construction, conversion, refit, repair and life-cycle maintenance work for Canada’s Coast Guard and Navy as well as commercial vessels including cruise-ships and deep-sea vessels. Seaspan Shipyards operations include Vancouver Shipyards, Vancouver Drydock and Victoria Shipyards.

To learn more, visit our website: www.seaspan.com

This position may involve defense articles and/or technical data regulated by the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and the U.S. Arms Export Control Act. In compliance with ITAR, the successful candidate will be subject to a security clearance through the Canadian Controlled Goods Program as regulated by the Controlled Goods Regulations and Defense Production Act. The successful candidate will be required to maintain their security clearance throughout their employment in this position.

Seaspan is committed to Employment Equity, supports diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including, women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail] for confidential support. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment.