Operational Excellence Leader: Kaizen & Lean Six Sigma

Bombardier Transportation GmbH; Dorval; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans

Retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bombardier is seeking a Permanent Continuous Improvement Specialist to drive operational excellence across its Canadian Aerospace operations. You will lead Kaizen and problem‑solving projects, mentor teams, and embed performance management through standardized processes and data‑driven decisions.

The role requires a university degree and at least 10 years in manufacturing improvement, with fluency in English and French, and a willingness to travel between facilities.

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering, Business Management, or Organizational Development.
• Minimum 10 years of manufacturing experience in continuous improvement, Kaizen and problem solving.
• Strong Lean manufacturing knowledge and change leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, facilitate & coach Kaizen and problem‑solving projects using Lean Six Sigma, DMAIC, FMEA and 8D.
• Develop and implement company‑wide Operational Excellence strategies.
• Influence leadership and manage conflict to drive continuous improvement.
• Lead training strategies with stakeholders to build performance management know‑how.
• Analyze operational data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Promote standardization, KPIs and efficient processes across facilities.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Kaizen

Problem solving

Communication

IT systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

DMAIC

FMEA

8D

Job description

Bombardier is seeking a Permanent Continuous Improvement Specialist to drive operational excellence across its Canadian Aerospace operations. You will lead Kaizen and problem‑solving projects, mentor teams, and embed performance management through standardized processes and data‑driven decisions.

The role requires a university degree and at least 10 years in manufacturing improvement, with fluency in English and French, and a willingness to travel between facilities.