Lean Continuous Improvement Leader

Innio; Welland; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual safety shoe reimbursement

Safety glasses provided

Tuition & professional development

On-site gym

Fitness reimbursement

RRSP/TFSA and pension match

Job summary

INNIO is seeking a Lean Leader for the Welland facility to drive company-wide lean initiatives and improve operational performance.

You will develop and execute Lean plans to reduce in‑process inventory, lead time and costs while elevating process quality, reporting to the VP Operations. A Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and engineering degree are required, with strong coaching and project leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university with a preference in Engineering.
• 5+ years of lean manufacturing experience.
• Proven ability to train and coach new team members to build a culture of Lean.
• Experience leading employees who are not direct reports.
• Strong Lean, continuous improvement and root cause analysis background with prior process improvement assignments.
• Certified Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma.
• Familiarity with quality methodologies including FMEA, 8D, 5 Why, etc.
• Excellent written/oral communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead education, support and use of Lean tools to identify and eliminate waste.
• Promote Lean integration to achieve business goals.
• Develop culture and cost-saving initiatives for the facility.
• Partner with functional leads to meet site targets.
• Define and develop new processes across the facility.
• Train team members in Lean tools and methodologies.
• Create Lean Roadmap & Vision for Welland Facility annually.
• Ensure updates to product management, customer service and sales teams on improvements.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma Black Belt

Training & coaching

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

FMEA

Root cause analysis

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

What you’ll enjoy at INNIO Waukesha:

Innovative Work: Collaborate on advanced manufacturing projects that deliver industry-leading products powering global industries.

Mission‑Driven Team: Join a group of dedicated professionals committed to safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Safety is a top priority, with annual reimbursement for safety shoes and prescribed safety glasses provided.

Keep Growing: Access a robust tuition and professional development program, as well as internal training and career development opportunities to expand your skills and advance your career.

Health & Wellness: Enjoy medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage for you and your family from day one. EAP program and health care spending account available.

Work‑Life Balance & Perks: Benefit from on-site gym access, a $300 annual fitness reimbursement program, paid personal days, and RRSP/TFSA and pension plan matching.

The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $125,000 which will bedeterminedbased on the candidate's experience and qualifications.

Reporting to the VP Operations, the Lean Leader will be a key team member responsible for driving company-wide initiatives addressing core lean and qualityobjectivesto support broader improvementobjectives. They will support team members within the facility in developing and executing Lean operations plans to reduce in-process inventory, lead time, cycle time and to improve process quality. They will drive measurable, sustainable improvements in direct labour and variable cost productivity with a positive impact on the capacity of the teams and the facility. They will be responsible for developing a culture of lean through team member training and program development.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead the education, support and use of Lean tools to identify and eliminate waste within the transactional flow
• Promote 6 Sigma Lean integration by promoting the strength of both methods to achieve business goals
• Work with Lean council to develop culture and cost saving initiatives for the facility
• Partner with functional leads to meet business targets aligned with site metrics
• Define and develop new processes throughout the facility
• Train team members in Lean tools including but not limited to: Value Stream Mapping, Takt Time, 5S, 7 Types of Waste, Standard Work, Visual Management, Changeover Reduction, Flow, and Pull
• Yearly creation of the Lean Roadmap & Vision for Welland Facility
• Ensure product management, customer service and sales team are regularly updated with key improvements
• Lead and be a team member on multiple projects simultaneously within stringent time constraints, using discretion and independent judgment with the ability to maintain a good working relationship with all co-workers, stakeholders and clients

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university with a preference in Engineering
• 5+ years of lean manufacturing experience
• Proven ability to train and coach new team members to build a culture of Lean
• Experience successfully leading and directing employees who are not direct reports
• Solid Lean, continuous improvement and root cause analysis background with prior process improvement assignments
• Certified Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma
• Familiarity with product Quality and Reliability methodologies including, FMEA, Causal Effects Analysis, 8D, 5 Why etc.
• Excellent written/oral communication and interpersonal skills, customer focused, enthusiastic

Desired Characteristics

• Team player with proven mentoring and coaching abilities, demonstrated ability to motivate, inspire others and drive change within the organization to meet team goals/objectives
• Proven facilitation and team leading skills with the ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization
• Ability to work effectively across functions, prior experience of developing and leading a team or significant multidisciplinary project
• Strong analytical skills with ability to identify and explain critical issues
• Self-directed with the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively with a focus on results
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to monitor project progress through visual management and analytical tools, ensuring milestone completion, timeline adherence, and on-time delivery of key business initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while effectively balancing priorities, stakeholder expectations and resource requirements

Competencies

• Lead end-to-end project execution using formal project tracking frameworks and continuous improvement methodologies
• Ensure all projects have complete documentation, clearly defined roles and responsibilities, and measurable success criteria
• Create and maintain Gantt charts, project schedules, milestone trackers and critical path analyses for all major initiatives
• Utilize visual management tools, dashboards and key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor project progress and drive accountability
• Identify project risks, barriers and resource constraints, implementing mitigation plans to ensure successful execution
• Provide regular project updates to leadership and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business objectives and expected outcomes
• Evaluate project results against established performance metrics and ensure timely completion and sustainable benefits realization

Accommodations

INNIO is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will make reasonable accommodations for the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Department at [e-mail] to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.

As part of our commitment to innovation and efficiency, INNIO utilizes AI technology to assist in the initial screening of applicants. All hiring decisions are made with human oversight to ensure fairness, context, and alignment with our core values.