Continuous Improvement Lead

Hartmann Canada Inc•Brant, ON

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Hartmann Canada Inc, a division of Hartmann North America and a world leader in moulded fibre egg cartons, is seeking a Continuous Improvement Lead for its Planning, Supply Chain, and Customer Service departments. This is a new, high-impact global role within the Global Process Excellence (PEX) team, focused on driving continuous improvement initiatives across Europe and North America. The role involves streamlining administrative processes, leveraging Lean principles, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The position reports to the Head of Global Process Excellence at the Danish headquarters.

Requirements

Strong, hands-on Lean expertise with a track record of applying Lean principles to deliver measurable results within administrative processes
8+ years of experience in continuous improvement or process optimization within a manufacturing environment
Deep knowledge of Planning, Customer Service, and Logistics/Inventory administrative processes
Proven experience leading Lean workshops (e.g., Kaizen, value stream mapping) and implementing structured CI frameworks in global settings
Lean certification (Green Belt or higher) required
Fluency in English (written and spoken)

Nice To Haves

Project management experience
Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all organizational levels
Experience working in cross-cultural, international teams
Solid understanding of ERP systems; exposure to AI, automation, or digital tools is a strong advantage

Responsibilities

Apply Lean methodologies to map current-state processes, identify administrative waste, and drive sustainable improvements within Planning, Supply Chain and Customer Service
Partner with Process Owners and key stakeholders to uncover optimization opportunities and implement best practices
Facilitate structured Lean workshops (e.g., value stream mapping, Kaizen events) and lead process redesign initiatives
Drive continuous improvement initiatives aligned with global business strategy in collaboration with the PEX Steering Committee
Monitor and report on KPIs tied to process efficiency and Lean performance, translating insights into actionable improvements
Lead change management efforts to adopt and sustain a Lean mindset
Collaborate with IT to enable digital solutions that support Lean and efficient workflows
Develop and uphold global CI standards, governance frameworks, and Lean best practices
Stay current on Lean advancements, digitalization trends, and process excellence methodologies