Operational Excellence Specialist (McClean Lake)

Autism Services; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Autism Services in Canada is seeking an Operational Excellence Specialist for the McClean Lake site to lead the implementation of OE tools, quantify results, and drive continuous improvement.

The role requires 5–10 years experience in Production/OE/consulting, an engineering degree preferred, and eligibility for Professional Engineer registration. Expect a 14-days-in/14-days-out schedule with demanding, long work days.

Qualifications

• Lean or Six Sigma credentials preferred.
• Must be eligible for registration with Technology Professionals Saskatchewan.
• Professional experience of 5–10 years in Production, OE or consulting.
• Engineering degree preferred; for degree holders, eligible for registration as Professional Engineer with APEGS.
• Proficiency with OE tools (5S, MVP, L6S, etc.).
• Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (Excel, SharePoint, Power BI, MS PowerApps, MS Project, Minitab, etc.).
• High sense of accountability and good communication skills.
• Self-motivated and possess excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of OE tools and quantify results (e.g. 5S, problem solving, KPIs, Pareto).
• Effectively facilitate problem solving group sessions
• Identify or create key performance indicators to measure performance
• Engage individuals to promote OE strategies and provide tool support
• Identify customer needs for site groups
• Train, implement and coach use of performance tools
• Improve business flexibility and adaptability based on customer needs
• Generate necessary reports and presentations
• Assist OE Manager with developing and overseeing the OE Program

Skills

Lean/Six Sigma

OE Tools

Data Analysis

Problem Solving

Communication

Organizational Skills

Team Facilitation

Education

Engineering degree

APEGS registration eligibility

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Minitab

Power Apps

SharePoint

Job description

Operational Excellence Specialist (McClean Lake)

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of Operational Excellence tools and techniques, support their ongoing use, and quantify their results (e.g. 5S, problem solving, KPIs, Pareto, Manager-in-the-field, visual management)
• Effectively facilitate problem solving group sessions
• Identify or create key performance indicators which measure performance and drive improvement
• Actively engage with individuals to promote OE strategies, tactics and tools and provide support on tools
• Participate in the identification of customer needs for various site groups
• Train, implement and coach use of performance tools
• Continually improve business flexibility and adaptability based on customer needs
• Generating necessary reports and presentations
• Assist the Operational Excellence (OE) Manager with developing and overseeing the Operational Excellence Program

Skills and Qualifications

• Preference will be given to applicants who possess certifications/credentials in Lean or Six Sigma
• Will have or will immediately obtain and maintain registration with Technology Professionals Saskatchewan
• Professional experience of at least 5 to 10 years in Production, OE or consulting
• A combination of work experience and education will be considered; an Engineering degree is preferred
• o For degree holders, must be eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer with APEGS
• Proficiency with Operational Excellence tools (5S, MVP, L6S, etc.)
• Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (Excel, Sharepoint, Power BI, MS PowerApps, MS Project, Minitab, etc.)
• High sense of accountability and good communication skills
• Self-motivated and possess excellent organizational skills

Work Location & Schedule

• McClean Lake
• 14 days in and 14 days out rotating schedule
• Normally an 11 hour work day, although some activity outside of normal working hours is frequently required