Continuous Improvement Lead (Hybrid)

Kardium Inc. • Burnaby, BC

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Continuous Improvement team is responsible for the implementation of continuous improvement programs to drive operational excellence across the operations environment. As a Continuous Improvement Engineer, you will lead cross-functional projects from initiation to completion and track project metrics to project targets. This role will deliver assigned projects and work with other stakeholders to achieve desired results in cost saving and efficiency improvements. Please note, this opportunity is a hybrid work arrangement, located in Burnaby, BC.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant discipline (Biomedical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, etc.)
• 10 years of relevant experience in driving operational improvements
• Six Sigma Green Belt Certification (ASQ-CSSGB)
• Highly analytical with the ability to structure and interpret operational data using data analytics tools to support data-driven decision making
• Knowledge and experience with FDA cGMP regulations an asset
• Proven experience and success implementing lean-six sigma and cost reduction
• Strong facilitation and relationship building skills across the organization
• Ability to prioritize, multitask and lead multiple projects simultaneously

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee a portfolio of high-impact, cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing throughput, quality, cost performance, and operational scalability
• Provide leadership, coaching, and technical guidance to CI team members, ensuring consistent application of structured problem-solving methodologies and improvement methodologies
• Own and maintain the continuous improvement roadmap for assigned functional areas, ensuring alignment to business priorities and providing regular updates on progress, risks, and impact
• Drive prioritization of CI resources across reactive operational support and long-term strategic improvement initiatives to maximize overall business impact
• Partner with functional leaders (Production, Supply Chain, Quality, EHS, Facilities, Planning, R&D) and leverage data to analyze operational performance, identify trends, and execute improvement opportunities
• Establish and embed standardized KPI frameworks, visual management systems, and tiered accountability processes to improve operational performance and maturity
• Lead the design and delivery of targeted CI and project management training programs to build problem-solving capability and drive adoption of best practices across functional teams
• Communicate effectively on CI portfolio status, key risks, and business impact to stakeholders at all levels of the organization

Benefits

• Total cash compensation range (base salary + 5% Retirement Savings contribution)
• Kardium’s stock option plan
• Comprehensive medical & dental coverage – for all permanent employees – effective as of Day 1, with no waiting period.
• 3 personal days per year.
• Support for overall well-being (for employees and dependents).
• Career progression and learning support.
• Professional membership support.
• Top up for maternity leave & adoptive leave.
• Benefit coverage for fertility drug treatment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior