Lean Continuous Improvement Engineer | 50-80% Travel

Carlisle Construction Materials; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlisle Construction Materials is seeking a driven Continuous Improvement Engineer to support COS initiatives across divisions. You will partner with global teams to drive operational excellence, safety, on-time delivery, and cost management using Lean and continuous improvement methods.

The role focuses on coaching, leading Kaizen events, and sustaining programs like 5S and TPM while aligning with business goals. Travel is substantial and schedule is 8–5, Mon–Fri.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or closely related field.
• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing, operations, or continuous improvement experience.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Lean Certification or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt preferred.
• Strong communication, facilitation, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the division’s COS journey and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Analyze current operations using Value Stream Mapping, gap analysis, and Lean tools.
• Lead and facilitate Kaizen events and improvement initiatives.
• Coach and train employees and leaders on COS principles and Lean methodologies.
• Implement and sustain programs such as 5S, SQDC Visual Management, TPM, and Idea Systems.
• Partner with plant leadership to align operational excellence strategies with business goals.
• Establish measurable standards and ensure sustainability of improvements.
• Mentor plant COS champions and support steering committee activities.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Value Stream Mapping

5S

TPM

Visual Management

Coaching & Leadership

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Carlisle Construction Materials is seeking a driven Continuous Improvement Engineer to support COS initiatives across divisions. You will partner with global teams to drive operational excellence, safety, on-time delivery, and cost management using Lean and continuous improvement methods.

The role focuses on coaching, leading Kaizen events, and sustaining programs like 5S and TPM while aligning with business goals. Travel is substantial and schedule is 8–5, Mon–Fri.