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Director Kaizen Promotion Office

Adi Development Group

Ontario

On-site

CAD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

A leading real estate development firm in Ontario is seeking a Director of Kaizen to spearhead Lean transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in process improvements and operational excellence, driving a culture of continuous improvement across the organization. This high-impact role requires strong leadership skills and a passion for data-driven results. Join a team that values innovation and empowers employees to make a difference.

Benefits

Learning & Development Reimbursement

Competitive Paid Time Off

Competitive Salaries with regular market reviews

Employee Home Ownership Program

Comprehensive benefits including dental, vision

Flexible health, lifestyle, and wellness spending accounts

Online mental health support accessible 24/7

Qualifications

10+ years in construction or manufacturing, preferably as an Industrial Engineer.
Proven expertise in enterprise-wide Lean transformations.

Responsibilities

Lead enterprise-wide Lean transformation, targeting waste elimination.
Train leaders on Lean tools and certify employees in methodologies.
Implement digital tools to improve visibility and automation.

Skills

Lean transformation

Problem-solving methodologies

Operational excellence

Continuous improvement

Data-driven

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Power BI

Adi Development Group is one of Canada’s leading, most innovative real estate development, construction management, and investment companies. With over 4,000 units and $3 billion of built value under development throughout the GTHA, we are on an insurgent mission to re-invent the customer experience and deliver homes faster, better, and more cost-effectively to our customers. As an Adian, you will have the opportunity to shape communities and create lasting landmarks that will be admired for generations. The work you do with Adi will directly impact and positively change the lives of our customers and communities we serve. We champion ownership and encourage all team members to think and act like owners. Adi is committed to developing not only buildings but also the leaders of tomorrow.

Successful Adians care deeply about their work, continuously learn, and develop in their fields. They consider how every decision impacts our customers and strive to deliver an exceptional experience. Our most successful Adians work proactively, value experimentation, and try new ways of working to ensure results.

We support our teammates before being asked, helping each other improve through constructive feedback and empowering performance. Diversity of perspectives is welcomed, and speaking up is encouraged. We challenge each other's thinking respectfully and make decisions collectively. We face adversity, learn, and succeed together.

We are seeking a Director of Kaizen to lead and drive Lean transformation across our organization. This role involves fostering a Kaizen culture, coaching problem-solving methodologies, and embedding operational excellence at all levels.

This is a high-impact role for a Lean expert with a proven track record of process innovations, waste elimination, and productivity improvement. If you thrive in a data-driven, results-oriented environment and are passionate about continuous improvement, we want to hear from you!

What You'll Be Doing

Lead enterprise-wide Lean transformation, targeting waste elimination and productivity improvements
Align Lean initiatives with operational strategy and key performance metrics
Support strategy deployment, facilitate planning, and execute action plans
Manage the Shingijutsu Kaizen program, ensuring compliance and full completion of Kaizen events
Oversee the employee suggestion process
Implement autonomous workflows in office and field environments
Train leaders on Lean tools like takt time, andon escalation, and daily management
Digitize processes leveraging IT systems for efficiency
Train and certify employees in Lean methodologies
Conduct Gemba walks and audits to ensure standard work adherence
Foster a culture of employee engagement in Lean activities
Implement digital tools to improve visibility and automation
Utilize analytics platforms like Power BI to track improvements
Benchmark industry practices through conferences and sharing insights

What You Bring

Engineering degree (Civil, Industrial, Mechanical, or Material Science preferred)
10+ years in construction or manufacturing, preferably as an Industrial Engineer or in continuous improvement
Experience leading Lean implementation at large or multiple sites and in office processes
Proven expertise in enterprise-wide Lean transformations, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Hoshin Kanri
Ability to align Lean with business objectives and drive measurable results
Experience in autonomous workflows in office and field environments
Strong facilitation and coaching skills for senior leaders and teams
Skilled in process digitization, automation, and IT systems for improvement
Change management skills to drive culture shifts
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent certification
Experience with Shingijutsu Kaizen methodologies
Proficiency in digital tools like Power BI and automation software
Construction, real estate, or manufacturing experience highly preferred

Why You'll Love Working Here