Kaizen & Continuous Improvement Leader

Pursuit Aerospace; Pointe-Claire; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental insurance

Disability insurance

RRSP match

EAP

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

Pursuit Aerospace in Montreal, Canada seeks a Continuous Improvement Leader (KPO Leader) to drive Kaizen initiatives and implement the Pursuit Production System (PPS). This role focuses on fostering a culture where employees at all levels streamline safety, quality, delivery and cost.

You will partner with site GM and leadership, embed continuous improvement across the organization, and lead Kaizen workshops, training, and sustainment of standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Minimum five years in a manufacturing environment with leadership in Kaizen, Continuous Improvement, Operations, Engineering or Quality.
• Proficiency with Kaizen tools such as 3P, TAKT Time, Standard Work Combination Sheets, Standard WIP and Moonshine.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience leading Kaizen Workshop teams.
• Must be able to communicate in French and English.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a business partner to the site GM and key member of the site leadership team, providing strategic insights and data-driven recommendations to drive business and operational improvements.
• Serves as a change agent, embedding Kaizen and continuous improvement principles across all levels of the organization and ensuring initiatives are aligned with organizational goals and sustained.
• Embraces servant leadership and respect for humanity principles to build collaboration and improve sustainability of process improvements.
• Executes initiatives from Division KPO Director and provides feedback on progress.
• Develops single piece flow lines for high volume/high revenue product lines using Kaizen principles such as standard work, right-sized equipment and check-as-you-go gaging.
• Leads and delivers training and mentorship programs on Kaizen principles and PPS to build a culture of continuous improvement.
• Leads and drives Kaizen workshops and continuous improvement activities, ensuring all relevant stakeholders are involved.
• Incorporates and maintains strict compliance to PPS and developed standards via daily management.
• Ensures accountability for Kaizen Newspaper Action Items, driving follow-through and measurable results.
• Manages and maintains Kaizen resources, training materials, and standard templates to support ongoing improvement efforts.
• Champions the identification, planning, and execution of cost-out initiatives to improve operational efficiency and reduce waste.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Skills

Leadership

Bilingual English/French

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering or related

Tools

3P

TAKT Time

Standard Work Sheets

Standard WIP

Moonshine

MS Office

Job description

Pursuit Aerospace in Montreal, Canada seeks a Continuous Improvement Leader (KPO Leader) to drive Kaizen initiatives and implement the Pursuit Production System (PPS). This role focuses on fostering a culture where employees at all levels streamline safety, quality, delivery and cost.

You will partner with site GM and leadership, embed continuous improvement across the organization, and lead Kaizen workshops, training, and sustainment of standards.