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. This role involves contributing to the definition and execution of the overall CI roadmap, collecting and analyzing data to understand process KPIs and Unit performance, and performing diagnostics on major cost drivers. The manager will also perform value stream analysis, lead tangible and measurable improvements of core processes, and implement and sustain the gateOPEX standardization program. This position requires hands-on work with Operations, facilitating continuous improvement initiatives, leading projects and kaizen events, and training staff on Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement culture. The role also involves identifying, developing, promoting, and sharing best practices, as well as training and coordinating junior resources.

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

• Annual Hiring Range: $X - $X Per Hour/Per Year
• 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