Process Improvement Lead

Finning • Edmonton, AB

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Process Improvement Lead supports process improvement initiatives within the OEM Remanufacturing facility with a primary focus on the Finning Exchange business. This role leads cross-functional projects aimed at improving operational performance, solving complex problems, and delivering measurable business outcomes. A strong data-driven approach is essential, leveraging analytics and structured problem-solving to identify root causes, evaluate opportunities, and support decision-making. The work often involves navigating ambiguity, where problems and solutions are not clearly defined, requiring the ability to structure issues, explore options, and develop a path forward. Success in the position requires operating in a highly cross-functional environment, influencing outcomes, aligning stakeholders, and driving results without direct authority.

Requirements

• Post secondary education in Business, Engineering, or a related field
• 2-plus years of experience in process improvement, continuous improvement, or project management roles
• Ability to work effectively in ambiguous environments, where problems are not well defined and solutions require exploration, structure, and iteration
• Ability to influence without direct authority and work effectively in a dynamic environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work with data to inform decisions
• Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience using PowerBI to analyze data and support reporting and insights
• Working knowledge of Lean or continuous improvement methodologies
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple process improvement projects using structured problem-solving and Lean methodologies to improve operational performance
• Conduct structured assessments of business problems and opportunities, including defining problem statements, analyzing current state performance, and evaluating improvement potential to inform recommendations and ownership
• Collaborate with a broad stakeholder group across operations, supply chain, and support functions to identify improvement opportunities, align on priorities, and define project scope
• Partner closely with Process Improvement Analysts to leverage data, analytics, and reporting to support problem diagnosis, quantify opportunities, and track project performance
• Analyze operational data to diagnose issues, quantify opportunities, and track performance against targets
• Facilitate workshops, working sessions, and project meetings to drive alignment and progress
• Develop and maintain process maps, standard work, and performance measures to support sustainment of improvements
• Identify and manage risks, issues, and barriers to successful project delivery
• Collaborate with IT to support system related improvements and ensure alignment between process and technology
• Develop project plans and roadmaps, and ensure initiatives are delivered on time and meet defined objectives
• Communicate progress, findings, and recommendations clearly to stakeholders and Senior Managers

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan and Employee Share Purchase plan (with employer matching components)
• 3 weeks' vacation to start (plus flex time)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree