Specialist - Schaeffler Production Systems (Aerospace)

Schaeffler; Stratford; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Pension matching contributions (up to

Profit-sharing plan

Employee discount programs

Climate-controlled production areas

Job summary

Schaeffler Aerospace Canada Inc. is seeking a Lean/Operational Excellence professional in Ontario to lead and teach basic to advanced lean tools, interpret KPIs, and drive improvements across production processes.

The role emphasizes global rollout support, collaboration with management, and adherence to safety, quality, and export controls while promoting continual efficiency gains.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Engineering or equivalent
• 1+ year in manufacturing environment
• Lean manufacturing knowledge
• Experience developing and documenting processes (technical/admin)
• Quality systems knowledge
• Strong organizational/time management
• Knowledge of supply chain processes
• Ability to lead implementation projects
• Proactive, driven, goal-oriented

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct implementation of lean tools and methods
• Teach lean tool classes (basic to advanced)
• Interpret KPIs and drive improvements in operations
• Roll out global/regional initiatives and reviews
• Align goals with manager per qualification matrix
• Communicate per company procedures and leadership essentials
• Support policies, guidelines and mission statements
• Ensure compliance with export controls and safety practices
• Adhere to Environmental Management System guidelines and minimize environmental impact
• Identify opportunities for quality improvements and report incidents

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Project leadership

Problem solving

Supply chain knowledge

Process improvement

Education

Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. Does that sound interesting to you? As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.

Our Offering

• Competitive wages – ranges from $70,000 - $90,000 (depending on education and experience);
• Eligible for medical and dental benefits the 1st of the month following date of hire;
• Regular increases, dependent upon performance, until top rate is reached;
• Opportunities for advancement into varying positions with higher pay scales;
• Up to 6% in Pension Matching Contributions, effective 60 days from benefits activation;
• An annual Defined Profit-Sharing Plan (dependent upon company performance);
• Employee Discount programs are available for all employees;
• Clean, bright and climate-controlled production areas;
• This posting is for an existing vacancy;
• AI is not used to review our applicants.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead/ direct implementation of lean tools and methods
• Teach all basic tools and moderate advanced tool classes
• Understand KPIs to interpret, teach and implement changes in operational activities including workshops, problem solving activities, etc.
• Facilitate rollouts of global/ regional initiatives and reviews
• Alignment of goals and tasks with manager to ensure applicable qualification as defined in qualification matrix
• Communicate effectively with all coworkers consistent with company procedures and LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS
• Promote and support company policies, guidelines and mission statements
• Adherence to export control regulations and policies
• Comply with safe work practices: report unsafe working conditions, review any safety issues in operations, report all first aid incidents
• Adherence to Environmental Management System guidelines, legal compliance, minimizing environmental impact, pursuing preventative measures
• Comply with work standards, identify opportunities for quality improvements, and report quality incidents

Your Qualifications

• BS/BA degree, preferably in Engineering or equivalent education with demonstrated competency
• At least 1 year of experience at Schaeffler or in other manufacturing environment
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge
• Experience with developing and documenting processes (technical and administrative)
• Quality Systems knowledge
• Advanced organizational and time management skills
• Knowledge of supply chain processes
• Ability to lead implementation projects and follow up procedures
• Persistent and “driven” motivator, proactive, goal oriented
• Advanced in Microsoft Office Suite

As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves.

Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your application.

www.schaeffler.com/careers

Your Contact

Schaeffler Aerospace Canada Inc.
Jennifer Lois Alexander-Cormier
[phone]
Schaeffler Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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