Regional Continuous Improvement Specialist, QC

Brambles; Côte-Nord-du-Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in operational excellence is seeking a Continuous Improvement Lead. The role involves applying Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to enhance processes and ensure quality across operations. With responsibilities including training teams and facilitating problem-solving initiatives, this position offers a chance to foster a culture of continuous improvement and drive significant value in operational practices. Applicants should have relevant experience and a strong analytical background.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years relevant work experience.
• Worked in a process-driven situation.
• Experience in inventory planning/control and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean and Six Sigma implementation.
• Facilitate Kaizen and CI initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement training programs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project Management

Data analytics

Process improvement

Lean methodologies

Safety Experience

Education

Post Secondary education

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

Lead continuous improvement initiatives across assigned sites or groups using Lean, Six Sigma, and 5S methodologies.

Drive operational excellence by enhancing safety, process efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

Foster a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization.

Key Responsibilities may include :

• Lead the implementation of Lean and Six Sigma principles to improve efficiency, eliminate waste, and enhance quality across the function.
• Facilitate Kaizen and other continuous improvement (CI) initiatives, guiding cross-functional teams to solve complex problems and optimize processes.
• Train and coach operational teams in CI methodologies, promoting effective use of Lean tools to drive improvement efforts.
• Collaborate with Finance and Transformation teams to track cost reductions and performance improvements, documenting measurable impacts.
• Develop and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for CI projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and timely achievement of results.
• Share best practices across the organization, encouraging a collaborative environment to drive operational excellence and continuous learning.
• Conduct regular audits and reviews to ensure compliance with CI initiatives and adherence to Brambles Global OpenX standards.

Major / Key Accountabilities

Drive the implementation of innovative and creative ideas, methods, and process improvements for all CHEP SC / 3rd Party Operations.

Promote operational excellence and a culture of continuous improvement, challenge the status quo persistently.

Serve as a change agent, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and driving actions across various levels of the organization to ensure added value and the effectiveness of implemented processes and tools.

Identify improvement opportunities, develop, and manage improvement plans, and lead improvement initiatives with SC champions and process owners. Identify gaps and design new processes, while improving safety performance metric, reduce waste, and save costs.

Develop analyses and models for projects and continuous improvement of processes, working collaboratively across functions to develop optimal low cost / high value solutions as prioritized by Supply Chain leadership.

Provide robust data analysis focused on cost reductions, process improvements, and strategic initiatives for the Canadian Operations and Supply Chain team.

Drive continuous improvement training program within CHEP / 3PL operations, in collaboration with plant champions and OPEX team, provide training and coaching to employees on lean and continuous improvement methodologies to execute improvement projects.

Analyze data using LEAN Six Sigma statistical data analysis methods.

Conduct problem-solving, root cause analysis, Gemba Walks, KAIZEN events, and CI improvement workshops.

Develop and analyze key performance indicators to monitor and track the impact and benefits of improvements in support of the company's objectives.

Implement and develop necessary procedures, tools, flow charts, templates and online tools and apps.

Assists plants with various operational issues, SAP, Procurement and Coupa.

Qualifications

Post Secondary education

3–5 years relevant work experience

Good analytical skills

Ability to travel to sites

Experience

Worked in a process driven situation where success depends on adherence to deadlines

Inventory planning / control and logistics experience

Data analytics, Operations, Project Management

Safety Experience

Skills and Knowledge

Good working knowledge of MS office (particularly Excel)

Self-motivated and works well under pressure

The ability to maintain a high level of accuracy with a high volume of output

Language

Certification LEAN Six Sigma

Langues

Remote Type

Not Remote

Skills to succeed in the role

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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