Manufacturing Excellence Leader*Leader en Excellence Manufacturière

Aliaxis; Canada; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

IPEX, the leader in thermoplastic piping systems and part of the Aliaxis family, seeks a Manufacturing Excellence Leader to drive lean initiatives across North America. You will lead 5S, Kaizen, and daily management reviews, develop KPIs, and mentor teams to sustain world-class performance.

The role requires 5–10 years of transformation project experience, a Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering, and solid problem solving; advanced certifications (PM, Lean/Six Sigma) are assets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• PM Certificate is an asset.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma Certification is an asset.
• 5 to 10 years of proven successful experience leading projects of operation transformation.
• Computer skills, including all Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge and experience in manufacturing processes is an asset.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of 5S and lean systems across the plant.
• Develop KPIs and reporting for plant performance.
• Coordinate with each department for shift handover reporting.
• Lead daily management reviews and the weekly/monthly management reviews.
• Implement a Layered Process Audit system.
• Facilitate focused improvement programmes and cost-saving reporting.
• Lead the Kaizen system and implement best ideas.
• Be the lean champion and train lean tools.
• Ensure compliance with global branding standards inside the plant.
• Lead the new product introduction process and coordinate with internal/external functions.
• Share and implement best practices across divisions.
• Support day-to-day plant operations with problem solving and root cause analysis.
• Contribute to Division-wide projects and liaise with key stakeholders.
• Ensure Safety-First culture and deploy HS&E standards.
• Lead Continuous Improvement initiatives with a Quality mindset.

Skills

5S implementation

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Project management

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At IPEX, the leader in thermoplastic piping systems, we are redefining the future of water management and clean energy. As part of the Aliaxis family, we combine global strength with local expertise to tackle the world’s toughest challenges. Guided by our values – We Care, We Dare, We Deliver – we challenge the status quo to make a meaningful impact. If you’re an innovative collaborator ready to make a difference, come join us in shaping a better tomorrow!

Job Summary

To support Operational Excellence Initiatives in our plants, driving divisional and plant KPIs, leading and supporting projects to achieve optimum potential of staff, systems, equipment, machine and site operations, and providing leadership in the implementation and sustainability of corporate lean initiatives and 5S goals.

Responsibilities

Manufacturing Excellence

• Lead the implementation of 5S as per the IPEX standard by designing the systems, planning the implementation and working closely with each department to achieve the plan
• Develop KPIs and systems for communicating manufacturing performance with all levels of the plant
• Collaborate with each department manager to develop information sharing and reporting for the shift handover process
• Develop and then lead the daily management reviews
• Develop and then facilitate the weekly and monthly management reviews
• Develop and implement a Layered Process Audit system
• Facilitate focused improvement programmes to improve plant performance, leading and administering the cost saving reporting that communicates the impact of each improvement
• Lead a Kaizen system that encourages all colleagues to raise improvement ideas, then ensures the best ideas are implemented
• Be the lean champion for the plant, lead training in lean and continuous improvement techniques
• Ensure we meet global branding standards inside the plant
• Lead the new product introduction process within the plant, coordinating with internal and external functions and tracking the internal actions to ensure smooth launch of new products
• Share and implement best practices from across the divisions through working closely with the manufacturing centres of excellence
• Support day-to-day plant operations with problem solving, root cause analysis, and solutions to address operational issues
• Contribute and support implementation of Division wide projects and initiatives through ongoing liaison with key stakeholders

People

• Contribute to improving the plant’s look and feel to make it a better place for or colleagues to work
• Ensure that Group organisational standards for management for Health and Safety, Quality,
• ISO14001, Corporate Policy, Customer Excellence and business values are adhered to during project delivery.
• Responsible for executing manufacturing excellence goals and execution across North America to achieve performance, financial and staff development objectives
• Facilitate, assist, and develop shop floor excellence operations and removes barriers for employees to meet measurable objectives
• Deploys and participates in Gemba walks and coaching employees on 5S / standard work / visual management development/modification/adherence, M.D.I., continuous improvement, flow, and problem solving and other lean methods, techniques and processes.
• Attend to individual mindsets to help foster a culture of change leadership
• Lead the training and development of plant employees in lean tools
• Track and report program progress and communicate with plant leadership

Health, Safety & Environment / Quality

• Ensure a Safety-First culture and support Aliaxis Divisional & Global Safety standards deployment
• Support the implementation of the Divisional HS&E strategy, ensure site accountability and report progress, events and initiatives to Plant Management and Divisional Leadership.
• Lead Continuous Improvement initiatives with a Quality assurance mindset.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or another related technical field
• Project Management Certificate is an asset.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma Certification is an asset.
• 5 to 10 years of Proven successful experience in leading projects of operation transformation, with focus on continuous improvement projects and demonstrated process improvement success.
• Computer skills, including all Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge and experience in manufacturing processes is an asset
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

IPEX is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at [e-mail]