Continuous Improvement Manager - Milton, Canada.
About The Position
Seeking a strong Continuous Improvement Manager for our Milton, Canada facility. This is an onsite role focused primarily on LEAN process improvement. The Continuous Improvement manager is an integral part of the site leadership team and having the ability to work and influence across all levels of the organization will be critical to the success of this role. This position is responsible for driving a culture of sustainable continuous improvement, operational excellence and delivering on business goals and objectives. They will also provide detailed instruction and guidance on corporate Lean initiatives while executing continuous improvement initiatives. These initiatives will be achieved using various methods such as Value Stream mapping, Kaizen, Waste identification/elimination and other Lean methodologies, tools, and techniques.
Requirements
- Degree in Logistics, Operations Management, Lean Manufacturing, or related field required
- This position requires 3-5 years of Lean experience in logistics, warehousing, or manufacturing
- Provide overall direction, implementation, and continuous improvement of Lean systems infrastructure in all phases of logistics and warehousing operations.
- Candidate must be willing to travel a minimum of 25% of the time.
- Person must have capabilities to manage multiple tasks at the same time.
- Bilingual in English and French
- Lean Knowledge
- Warehouse Management and Transportation Knowledge
- Safety & Security
- Safety Program Experience and Oversight
- Business Management Skills
- Planning - Strategic and/or Tactical
- Quality Management System Knowledge
- Computer Skills
- Microsoft Office - Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, Access, Project
Responsibilities
- Defines requirements for operations and ensures the implementation of Continuous Improvement strategies and initiatives to effectively meet or exceed business requirements & customer expectations
- Assist in facilitating Lean activities, including Kaizen events, Lean training events, standardization implementation, value-stream mapping, and CIR development sessions
- Ensures developmentally productive environment for all employees
- Administers and communicates company policies, goals, strategies, and vision
- Facilitates quality systems, continuous process improvement, and safety initiatives in accordance with Lean thinking throughout the organization
- Responsible for advancing company metrics (safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale)
- Develops, models, and coaches' Lean applications
- Regularly reviews Lean performance expectations with leadership teams across the organization, providing expectations, performance planning, feedback, training & development, and performance discussions
- In addition, the CI Manager will lead the development of a yearly site Continuous Improvement Roadmap to drive standardization and sustainability across the site.
- Performs administrative duties commensurate with the requirements of the organization including data gathering, metrics, reports, and newsletters
- Mentors, coaches, and trains various levels throughout the company
Benefits
- Lineage provides safe, stable, reliable work environments, medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance benefits, RRSP matching and paid time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
