Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement Specialist

Samuel, Son & Co.; Markham; On-site; CAD 86,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

SAMACO in Ontario is seeking a Lean Continuous Improvement professional to drive operator development, 5S, and process robustness across the ATC facility. You will partner with cross‑functional teams to implement Kaizens, VSMs, and standard work, embedding CI into daily operations.

Responsibilities include coaching teams in DMAIC/DMADV, using tools like 5S, Poka‑Yoke, SIPOC, and Gemba walks, and ensuring data‑driven improvements with Power BI, SQL, Excel, and JDE systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or a related engineering field.
• Proven experience in continuous improvement roles and should proliferate CI culture with confidence.
• Spearheaded 5S, Idea Management System, Kaizens, L6S Projects.
• Facilitated VSM, Time Study Analysis, SMED, OEE, Scrap & Space Optimization Projects.
• Strong analytical and Problem-Solving skills.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma or other improvement methodologies.
• Lean Six Sigma GB or BB Certification
• Data-driven mindset with proficiency in data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates CI trainings empowering operators about internal CI learning opportunities (5S, Idea Management, 8D, RCA’s, Process Mapping, Kaizens, Gemba).
• Support lead hands, operators and transactional support groups in recovery and preventive actions for rework, setup, and changeovers.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma Methodologies (DMAIC, DMADV).
• Provide lean tools, supplies and guidance to improve effectiveness.
• Reinforce (1)5S; (2)Idea Management; (3)Time Studies; (4)Space optimization; (5)Kaizen; (6)Kanban; (7)Hoshin Kanri; (8)Poka-Yoke; (9)SIPOC; (10)SMED; (11)Obeya; (12)Leader Standard Work; (13)Gemba; (14)Value Stream Mapping.
• Collaborate with Management to prioritize improvement efforts based on data, impact, and feasibility.
• Collaborate with Management, Quality Assurance, Engineering, and other departments to execute and sustain improvements.
• Must be proficient in documentation and data analysis tools including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Power BI, SQL, Tableau, Python, AutoCAD, SolidWorks and JDE systems.
• Lead or co-lead a Lean improvement project with cross-functional teams.
• Review log data and trends to identify recurring issues.
• Communicate improvement progress and status to management.

Skills

5S

Idea Management

8D

RCA

Process Mapping

Kaizens

Gemba

Lean Essentials

Lean Six Sigma

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Visio

Power BI

SQL

Tableau

Python

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

JDE

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or related Engineering field

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

JDE

Job description

SAMACO in Ontario is seeking a Lean Continuous Improvement professional to drive operator development, 5S, and process robustness across the ATC facility. You will partner with cross‑functional teams to implement Kaizens, VSMs, and standard work, embedding CI into daily operations.

Responsibilities include coaching teams in DMAIC/DMADV, using tools like 5S, Poka‑Yoke, SIPOC, and Gemba walks, and ensuring data‑driven improvements with Power BI, SQL, Excel, and JDE systems.