Director of Continuous Improvement

Randstad Canada; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable development is seeking a Director of Continuous Improvement. This role involves enhancing Lean management practices across multiple plants, coaching teams, and driving operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in manufacturing and a strong background in continuous improvement methodologies.

Benefits

Flexible and connected work modes

Profit sharing plan

Telemedicine

Group insurance

Pension plans with company contributions

Accessible gym facilities

Annual flexible reimbursement programs

Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in continuous improvement within manufacturing.
• Certification as Lean Green or Black Belt, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Support units in progressing with LEAN Production System maturity.
• Coach and supervise employees in continuous improvement practices.
• Analyze data to identify improvement opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Engagement

Facilitation

Planning

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering

Bachelor's degree in operations management

Job description

Join Cascades as the Director of Continuous Improvement

At Cascades, we prioritize sustainable development and respect for our talented team of 10,000 employees. We offer:

• Flexible and connected work modes (telecommuting, flexible schedules)
• Profit sharing plan
• Telemedicine, group insurance, and pension plans with company contributions
• Accessible gym facilities or annual flexible reimbursement programs
• Employee assistance programs supporting physical and mental health

We invite you to develop your full potential within our Packaging team as the Director of Continuous Improvement. Please note this role involves frequent travel (~50%) to various plants in Ontario and Lancaster, USA.

As part of Cascades' Operational Efficiency team, your mandate will include supporting multiple plants in advancing their Lean management maturity, identifying improvement opportunities, solving complex problems, and managing projects. You will collaborate closely with other Continuous Improvement Directors to ensure cohesive development across all plants and a unified vision.

1. Support your units in progressing with Cascades' LEAN Production System maturity.
2. Coach, develop, and supervise employees and managers in continuous improvement practices, including loss analysis and problem-solving.
3. Promote a culture of excellence and continuous improvement aligned with business and local goals.
4. Define and enhance standard operating procedures, manufacturing practices, and work instructions.
5. Contribute to operational effectiveness by supporting action plan execution.
6. Coordinate implementation efforts and monitor adherence to standard practices and procedures.
7. Propose recommendations to improve productivity and reduce costs.
8. Develop and track performance indicators.
9. Analyze data to identify improvement opportunities.
10. Support sustainability of the lean model through knowledge transfer and best practices sharing.
11. Facilitate problem resolution through collaborative working sessions with stakeholders.

Bring out your best every day! Our colleagues contribute passionately to our mission, respecting their true nature.

We value your strengths, including:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, operations management, or similar.
• At least 10 years of experience in continuous improvement within manufacturing.
• Certification as Lean Green or Black Belt, or equivalent experience.
• Strong communication, engagement, and facilitation skills.
• Experience in advisory roles, with a rigorous and action-oriented approach.
• Excellent planning, organizational skills, autonomy, and responsibility.
• Willingness to travel frequently to Ontario and Lancaster plants.
• Proficiency in English; French is an asset.

We look forward to meeting you!

About Cascades

Cascades values diversity and inclusion, ensuring fair consideration for all qualified candidates. Since 1964, we have been providing sustainable, innovative, and value-creating solutions across packaging, hygiene, and recovery sectors, with nearly 70 operational units across North America.