Continuous Improvement Manager

gategroup • Mississauga, ON

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better.

Requirements

• University degree in Industrial Engineering, Logistics and Operation Management or related technical discipline required
• Minimum four (4) years’ experience in Lean Manufacturing or related experience as an Industrial Engineer
• Experience in analyzing operations and its cost drivers, material and information flows, productivity, material consumption, and operation expenses
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of Quality, Project Management, Lean and/or Six Sigma concepts and theories
• Hands-on experience implementing Lean in manufacturing and transactional areas
• Strong communication skills in English both verbal and written

Nice To Haves

• Lean Six Sigma green belt certification desirable

Responsibilities

• Contribute in the definition and execution of the overall CI roadmap
• Collect and analyze data and extract meaningful information to understand process KPIs and Unit performance
• Perform diagnostics on major cost drivers, including material, labor, and OOC (other operating costs)
• Perform value stream analysis for the unit
• Lead tangible and measurable improvements of core processes -both operational and transactional- through people engagement at all levels in the unit
• Implement and sustain gateOPEX standardization program focusing on gateOPEX Elements and Core Processes
• Work hands-on with Operations, facilitate unit-wide continuous improvement initiatives, lead relevant projects and kaizen events
• Train Lean manufacturing and promote continuous improvement culture in the unit through in class and/or on the job training for peers and frontline staff
• Identify, develop, promote and share best practices
• Train and coordinate junior resources

Benefits

• Vacation
• RRSP, with company match
• Company sponsored life insurance
• Medical, dental, vision plans
• Voluntary short-term/long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Subsidized hot healthy meals

What This Job Offers

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