Manufacturing Excellence Leader***Leader en Excellence Manufacturière

Axis Communications; Canada; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IPEX, a leader in thermoplastic piping systems, seeks an Operational Excellence professional to drive lean initiatives across North American plants and lead 5S, KPI design, and management reviews to elevate plant performance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering, a Project Management certificate, and Lean/Six Sigma credentials, with 5–10 years of transformation project experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of 5S as per the IPEX standard by designing the systems and planning the implementation
• Develop KPIs and systems for communicating manufacturing performance with all levels of the plant
• Collaborate with department managers to develop information sharing and reporting for shift handover
• Develop and lead the daily management reviews
• Develop and facilitate the weekly and monthly management reviews
• Develop and implement a Layered Process Audit system
• Facilitate focused improvement programmes to improve plant performance and lead cost saving reporting
• Lead a Kaizen system to capture and implement improvement ideas
• Be the lean champion for the plant and 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 and coordinate with internal/external functions
• Share and implement best practices from divisions through manufacturing centres of excellence
• Support day-to-day plant operations with problem solving, root cause analysis, and solutions
• Contribute to division-wide projects and initiatives through liaison with key stakeholders

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Project Management Certificate

Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma Certification

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 theimplementation 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 themanufacturing centres of excellence• Support day-to-day plant operations with problem solving, root cause analysis, and solutions toaddress operational issues• Contribute and support implementation of Division wide projects and initiatives through ongoingliaison 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 duringproject delivery.• Responsible for executing manufacturing excellence goals and execution across North America toachieve 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 / visualmanagement development/modification/adherence, M.D.I., continuous improvement, flow, andproblem 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 reportprogress, 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, withfocus 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]