Senior Process Improvement Specialist

Canon Canada Inc.; Brampton; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Process Improvement Specialist to enhance organizational efficiency. In this role, you will lead projects utilizing Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, collaborating with teams to identify and implement process improvements. With a focus on data analysis and performance metrics, you will drive impactful changes that enhance operations. This innovative firm offers a hybrid work environment, comprehensive health benefits, and numerous employee perks, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about operational excellence and teamwork.

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage

Life insurance and wellness programs

Tuition Assistance Program

Discounts on Canon products

Free coffee and snacks

On-site cafeteria

Employee gym and fitness center

Employee referral program

Community involvement

Employee Appreciation Events

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in process improvement and project management.
• Strong analytical skills to assess business requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Analyze data and performance metrics to quantify process inefficiencies.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Process Management

Time Management

Project Management

Education

Post-secondary education in Project Management

Operations Management

Tools

PowerPoint

Visio

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Canon has been at the forefront of digital imaging innovation for more than 80 years. Since 1973, Canon Canada has been the leading provider of consumer, business and professional digital imaging solutions to Canadians.

At Canon Canada, we've established a diverse culture that's made us a respected and successful industry leader. Canon's corporate philosophy is Kyosei: all people, regardless of race, religion or culture, harmoniously living and working together into the future. We have been recognized by Forbes as one of Canada's best employers for diversity.

We are committed to environmental sustainability and have established programs that support our Kyosei philosophy and Environmental Charter. Since 2019, Canon Canada has been named one of Canada's Greenest Employers, an award that recognizes employers leading the way in creating a culture of environmental awareness.

We offer comprehensive health and wellness benefits, learning and development opportunities, recognition programs and other perks. We want your career with us to be a journey, and we provide the tools to help you contribute and succeed from Day 1.

Senior Process Improvement Specialist

• Are you passionate about improving efficiency and operations?
• Do you collaborate with teams to improve processes?
• Have you identified and solved workflow bottlenecks before?

#LIS#

The Senior Process Improvement Specialist reports to the Senior Director, Talent, Communications, and Business Administration. This position will play a critical role in enhancing organizational efficiency and effectiveness by identifying and implementing process improvements at Canon Canada.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading projects using Lean, Sigma, or Total Quality Management (TQM) to drive ongoing process improvements.
• Facilitating meetings and shadowing teams to analyze processes, document workflows, and identify improvement opportunities through optimization, redesign, automation, or technology.
• Collaborating with internal teams and IT to interpret business requirements and develop practical solutions.
• Creating reporting tools to provide senior leadership with project updates, feedback, recommendations, and key metrics.
• Leading the integration of Canon Canada in Canon business practices, overseeing the process improvement team, and facilitating KAIZEN sessions to educate employees on tools and operational excellence.
• Analyzing data, performance metrics and KPIs to quantify process inefficiencies, determine ROI and track improvements.

To Succeed, You Will Need:

• Post-secondary education in Project Management, Operations Management or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience
• Strong analytical skills to assess business requirements and deliver impactful technology solutions
• Expert process management skills to understand, apply, and train others on practical process improvements
• Exceptional time management and multitasking skills to effectively balance multiple tasks and projects with varying scopes and priorities
• Advanced skills in Project Management, PowerPoint, Visio
• Intermediate proficiency with data analysis tools and software to support data-driven decision-making (e.g. Excel, Power BI, Tableau)
• Intermediate knowledge of process improvement methodologies and tools such as Lean, Six Sigma, Human-Centered Design, TQM

Why Join?

HYBRID WORK

• We offer a Hybrid work schedule. You will be in the office Mondays and Wednesdays each week, and can work from home for the remainder of the week (subject to specific business needs requiring office attendance)
• When working from home, a reliable internet connection is required. Remote work is supported with cloud-based applications and collaboration tools

BENEFITS

• Comprehensive health coverage plan that includes medical, dental and vision
• Life insurance, disability, and wellness programs
• Vacation, Paid Personal Time, and Sick days
• Matching RRSP contribution & Profit-Sharing Program
• Tuition Assistance Program for professional continuing education
• Discounts on Canon products, retailers, memberships and more!

EMPLOYEE PERKS

• Free coffee and snacks
• On-site cafeteria and outdoor patio
• Employee gym and fitness center
• Employee referral program
• Inspire Program, online peer-to-peer recognition for redeemable
  points on hundreds of products
• Community involvement
• Employee Appreciation Events

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to supporting and celebrating the diversity in our workforce. While we appreciate all applicant submissions, only those considered to be most qualified will be contacted for further assessment. Canon Canada is proud to provide accommodation(s) during the recruitment process. For applicants requiring accommodation in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired, please contact us at [e-mail] or at 1-855-531-3850 or 905-863-8713. To learn more about Canon Canada, visit careers.canon.ca.