Continuous Improvement Sr. Specialist

Clutch Technologies Inc.•Mississauga, ON

7h•CA$90,000 - CA$120,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly analytical and hands-on Continuous Improvement Sr. Specialist to support operational efficiency across our production and reconditioning environment. This role plays a critical execution function in building stable, scalable production systems through standardized work, time studies, root cause analysis, and structured documentation. The ideal candidate brings a strong operational excellence mindset, thrives in fast-paced production environments, and is comfortable working directly on the floor to identify inefficiencies and drive measurable performance improvements. This role will partner cross-functionally with operations, production, and leadership teams to support throughput, quality, labor optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations, or related field preferred
2–5+ years of experience in manufacturing, automotive, production, or high-throughput operational environments
Strong foundation in Lean principles, standardized work, time studies, root cause analysis, and process mapping
Advanced spreadsheet and data analysis capabilities with the ability to interpret operational metrics and trends
Extensive understanding of ergonomics principles and health & safety standards
Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and process-driven mindset
Strong observational, documentation, and reporting skills
Comfortable working directly on the production floor in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and collaboration skills across all organizational levels
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and continuous improvement capabilities

Nice To Haves

Lean or Six Sigma certification strongly preferred
Experience conducting time studies and developing labor models highly desirable

Responsibilities

Conduct standardized work audits while maintaining SOP documentation and visual management tools to support operational consistency and scalability.
Perform time studies to validate cycle times, develop labor standards, and optimize labor allocation across production areas.
Lead root cause analysis and structured problem-solving initiatives to address throughput gaps, defect trends, and operational inefficiencies.
Drive Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to improve overall performance.
Support improvements in WIP flow, staging logic, yard movement, and visual management systems.
Simplify and train associates on Lean concepts and continuous improvement methodologies.
Contribute to resource planning and CapEx justification through detailed cost-benefit analysis and operational reporting.
Strengthen defect identification processes, rework tracking, and cross-functional quality feedback loops.
Develop KPI frameworks around throughput, cycle time, First Pass Yield, WIP, and operational performance metrics.
Identify process inefficiencies, throughput gaps, and operational bottlenecks through data-driven analysis.