Director of Continuous Improvement

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

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable development is seeking a Director of Continuous Improvement to enhance Lean practices across various plants. This role involves coaching, project management, and frequent travel to ensure operational excellence and alignment with business goals. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in engineering and extensive experience in continuous improvement.

Benefits

Profit sharing plan

Telemedicine

Group insurance

Pension plan with company contributions

Accessible gym space

Annual flexible reimbursement program

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in continuous improvement in manufacturing.
• Certified Lean Green or Black Belt or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Support plants in developing maturity of Lean management model.
• Coach and supervise employees in continuous improvement.
• Define and improve standard operating practices.

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

Welcome to Cascades!

At Cascades, Sustainable Development means Respecting the True Nature of our 10,000 talents. We put you first:

• Flex and connected mode (telecommuting, flexible schedule)
• Profit sharing plan
• Telemedicine, Group insurance and pension plan with company contributions
• Accessible gym space or annual flexible reimbursement program
• Employee assistance program (because we care about the physical and mental health of our people)

At Cascades, you can develop your full potential, sustainably, by applying your expertise within the Packaging team as the Director of Continuous Improvement:

*Please note this position requires frequent travel (around 50%) to various plants in Ontario and to our plant in Lancaster (USA).

As a member of Cascades' Operational Efficiency team, the Director of Continuous Improvement will have the mandate to support a group of plants in their management and development of the maturity of Cascades' Lean management model. They will also provide support in identifying opportunities for improvement, solving complex problems, and managing projects. In addition, the Improvement Director will work closely with the team's other Continuous Improvement Directors to ensure the harmonized development of all Cascades plants and to align a common vision.

• Support the units under your responsibility in their progress with the maturity of Cascades' LEAN Production System.
• Coach, develop, and supervise the site's employees and managers in continuous improvement: loss analysis, problem solving, and more generally on Cascades' LEAN program.
• Promote a culture of excellence and continuous improvement, ensuring alignment with overall business goals as well as detailed local ones.
• Define and improve standard operating practices, manufacturing procedures, and work instructions.
• Participate in the achievement of the action plan of the units under your responsibility by providing support in terms of operational effectiveness.
• Coordinate and support implementation efforts and the monitoring of standard operating practices, manufacturing procedures, and work instructions related to the achievement of the group's objectives.
• Evaluate and propose recommendations and solutions to improve productivity and reduce costs.
• Develop performance indicators, support their implementation, and ensure their follow-up.
• Analyze data and trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support the sustainability of the lean model by contributing to the transfer of knowledge and best practices within the group as well as in the various production units (network development, maturity audits).
• Contribute to the resolution of problems in the units by coordinating and facilitating working sessions in collaboration with the various stakeholders.

Bring out the best in yourself!

Every day, our colleagues choose to respect their true nature by contributing with passion to our mission.

You too, put forward your strengths:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering or operations management (or similar engineering field);
• Have a minimum of 10 years of experience in the field of continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.
• Certified Lean Green or Black Belt or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrate strong communication, engagement, and facilitation skills.
• Experience in an advisory and impact role, rigorous and action-oriented.
• Strong planning and organizational skills, autonomy, and sense of responsibility.
• The position requires frequent travel to various plants in Ontario and Lancaster (USA).
• Proficiency in English and French is an asset.

We look forward to meeting you!

About Cascades

Cascades believes in the success of an inclusive organization that values diversity within its team. All qualified candidates will be considered for this position in a fair manner.

To be part of Cascades is to reveal the full potential of materials, people, and ideas. We have been providing sustainable, innovative, and value-creating solutions in packaging, hygiene, and recovery since 1964. Join 10,000 talents working in a network of almost 70 operating units located in North America.