Process Engineering Lead

Purolator Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Purolator Inc. is seeking a Process Engineering Lead to drive process and performance excellence for First and Last Mile operations. You will lead evaluations of processes, systems, and technology and develop routines to ensure quality and safety standards.

The role requires 4+ years in transportation/logistics, Lean Six Sigma training, and strong leadership. You will collaborate with operations and multi-disciplinary teams, delivering on-time, within-budget improvements in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Degree in Industrial Engineering or BS degree in Engineering is preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience in a high availability Transportation/Supply Chain/Network Logistics operation.
• Experience within Courier First and Last Mile is an asset.
• Experience with transportation processes and standard operating procedures.
• Lean/Six Sigma training (Green Belt or above) is preferred.
• Strong leadership, project and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects in an agile approach.
• Problem solver and strategic thinker with a strong work ethic and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work with a high degree of detail and accuracy, consistently meeting deadlines.
• Strong written and oral communications skills; bilingual English/French considered an asset.
• Knowledge in MS applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project).
• Experience with UAT and JIRA.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the evaluation of processes, systems, and technology impacting operations as per the approved business requirement.
• Develop routines and best practices to ensure quality and performance.
• Ensure processes comply with safety and quality standards.
• Meet with operations managers to assess existing processes and document the voice of the customer.
• Lead and manage exploration of process improvement strategies and related activities within First and Last Mile.
• Collaborate with Process Manager – FLM to execute deliverables on time and within budget.
• Lead and conduct lessons learned exercises for continuous improvement of standardized processes.
• Provide the Process Manager with process documents and SOPs.
• Communicate and update project status and activities to stakeholders.
• Provide training and monitoring support to operations for system upgrades.

Skills

Analytical thinker

Strong leadership

Project management

Time management

Communication skills

Lean/Six Sigma

MS Office knowledge

Education

Industrial Engineering

Tools

JIRA

MS Office (Excel/Word/Outlook/PowerPoint/Project)

Job description

It’s not a package. It’s a promise®. As Canada’s leading integrated freight, package, and logistics provider, we’ve been helping promises get where they need to be for more than 60 years. How does the magic happen? It’s not a package. It’s a promise®. As Canada’s leading integrated freight, package, and logistics provider, we’ve been helping promises get where they need to be for more than 60 years. How does the magic happen? The journey starts with you. The places we go, the elements we brave, the promises we deliver – it’s all possible because of our people. So, whether you’re looking to build new skills, make an impact in your community, or inspire your team, we go there for you.

Description

Reporting to the National Manager, Deployment & Integration, the Process Engineering Lead is responsible for leading process and performance excellence programs within the First and Last Mile operations umbrella.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the evaluation of processes, systems, and technology impacting operations as per the approved business requirement
• Develop routines and best practices to ensure quality and performance
• Ensure processes comply with safety and quality standards
• Meet with operations managers to assess existing processes. Document the voice of the customer and assess requirements for first and last mile
• Lead and manage the exploration of process improvement strategies, documentation, data collection, defect management, and take-to-market activities within the first last mile
• Work with the Process Manager – FLM to execute deliverables assigned to complete the project scope on time and within budget
• Lead and conduct lessons learned exercises for continuous improvement of associated standardized processes
• Provide the Process Manager with process documents and standard operating procedures
• Communicate and update project status and activities to all stakeholders
• Provide training and monitoring support to operations for system upgrades

Education

• Degree in Industrial Engineering/BS degree in Engineering graduate considered an asset

Experience

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience in a high availability Transportation/Supply Chain/Network Logistics operation.
• Experience within the Courier First and Last Mile considered an asset
• Experience with transportation processes and standard operating procedures
• Advanced technical skills
• Analytical thinker
• Strong leadership, project, and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects in an agile approach
• Lean/Six Sigma training (Green Belt or above is preferred)
• Problem solver and strategic thinker with a strong work ethic and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work with a high degree of detail and accuracy constantly meeting deadlines
• Strong written and oral communications skills. Bilingual (English/French) considered an asset
• Knowledge in MS applications (i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project)
• Experience with UAT and JIRA

Language Requirement

Proficiency in English is required for this position due to the frequent communications that must be conducted in English with various stakeholders. This requirement is justified by the nature of the responsibilities and operational needs.

POSTING DETAILS

Location: 530 - Corporate

Working Conditions: Office Environment; Warehouse Environment

Reports to: Manager National Deployment and Integration

Purolator is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

We welcome all qualified applicants and provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request.

Purolator complies with Canadian law in all recruitment practices. During pre-screening, we may use an Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool, supported by human oversight, to efficiently manage tasks such as resume screening and candidate matching, enabling our team to connect with qualified candidates faster.

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We recognize that employees and their families are essential to our success. We strive to provide a safe, healthy, and supportive workplace, ensuring the right people have the tools they need to thrive.

Every day at Purolator is an opportunity to connect with colleagues, customers, and communities to make a positive impact. Learn more about our values at www.purolator.com.