Operational Excellence Manager - Process Improvement Leader

Canadian Blood Services; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 108,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider is looking for a Regular, Full-time Manager, Operational Excellence in Vancouver. This role focuses on implementing continuous improvement practices and will involve leading workshops, developing initiatives, and enhancing efficiency. Candidates should have at least 10 years in a manufacturing environment, and a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering is required. Attractive benefits include performance awards and comprehensive health plans.

Benefits

Annual performance award up to 10%

Defined benefits pension plan

Comprehensive group health benefits

Qualifications

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or closely related field is required.
• Certification in Lean manufacturing or related field.
• 10 years within a manufacturing or pharmaceutical environment with at least 5 years of Lean/Six Sigma/Continuous Improvement Engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement continuous improvement principles and proven best practices.
• Lead and facilitate process improvement workshops and Kaizen events.
• Provide scorecard reporting to track progress and outcomes.

Skills

Strong relationship‑building and communication skills

Proactive problem‑solving

Expertise in continuous improvement methodologies

Deep knowledge of process improvement tools

Project management proficiency

Effective oral and written communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or related field

Certification in Lean manufacturing

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

A leading health service provider is looking for a Regular, Full-time Manager, Operational Excellence in Vancouver. This role focuses on implementing continuous improvement practices and will involve leading workshops, developing initiatives, and enhancing efficiency. Candidates should have at least 10 years in a manufacturing environment, and a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering is required. Attractive benefits include performance awards and comprehensive health plans.