Factory Operational Excellence Coach

ROCKWOOL Group•Milton, ON

23d•CA$100,000 - CA$120,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a dynamic, resilient, and driven Factory Operational Excellence Coach based in our Milton, ON location to join the Operations team. The Factory Operational Excellence Coach is a key driver of continuous improvement and operational excellence within the factory. This role leads the implementation of the ROCKWOOL Operational Excellence (ROPEX) program, translating strategy into measurable results through Kaizen events, improvement initiatives, and change management. As a trusted change agent, the Coach develops ROPEX capabilities, fosters a culture of continuous improvement, and proactively champions initiatives that deliver sustainable business performance and operational excellence. Ready to help build a better future for generations to come? In an ever-changing, fast paced world, we owe it to ourselves and our future generations to live life responsibly. At ROCKWOOL, we work relentlessly to enrich modern living through our innovative stone wool solutions. Join us and make a difference!

Requirements

Industrial Engineering degree or comparable education.
+3 years’ experience within companies/industries which are suitable for the role e.g. process, industrial or engineering where you have driven changes effectively.
Practical experience with Lean Manufacturing implementations with proven success in results and cultural change.
Strong analytical skills for analyzing problems and proposing corrective actions.
Competent in MS Office (e.g. PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Visio, MS Project).
Practical experience establishing Oobeya Management System for shop floor hourly employees, supervisors, and management.
Demonstrated leadership and change management competencies to drive change.
Solid working experience with systematic problem solving (e.g. A3s, 8Ds).
Lean Six Sigma knowledge and/or certification.
Skilled in training, facilitation, and coaching.
Strong communication skills with ability to adapt communication at all levels in a professional manner.

Responsibilities

Plan, facilitate and train the Factory management team in ROPEX and Leadership workshops together with the OPCO coach and factory HR.
Strategy formulation and deployment. Obeya for management and shift leaders.
Value stream mapping and Improvement weeks. Assist in the actual training workshops.
Leadership (Coaching, Feedback, Situational leadership, Conflict handling, Change management, Standard leader work etc.).
Machine boards & Problem solving, 5S, Standard work, SMED, TPM , Future tools.
Plan and take the lead in the final implementation of the “tools” in the factory after the workshops.
Support and secure the anchoring of ROPEX in the factory, so that ROPEX become a natural part of daily life in the factory, by addressing the need to continue use of ROPEX tools and leadership to reach agreed factory KPI’s and improvements.
Facilitate yearly Strategy and strategy deployment workshops with management.
Participate and give feedback on Factory and shift leader Obeya meetings.
Support and coach the management team in A3 writing and coaching.
Make sure that ROPEX progress is reported in the ROPEX scoreboard by use of the follow up tools
Support and secure that new employees are introduced to and learn about ROPEX in a proper manner, in close co-operation with the local HR Manager.
Create awareness about and flag potential problem issues related to proper implementation of ROPEX in the factory to local factory or OPCO Management and GPR ROPEX Team, if needed.