Continuous Improvement Manager Job in Toronto M5h 2C9, Ontario Canada
A Leading International Consumer Goods Manufacturer is looking for a Continuous Improvement Manager.
Reporting directly to the Plant manager, this position provides the opportunity to join a dynamic team focused on productivity improvements, continuous improvement and employee involvement in a unionized environment. The successful candidate will manage/supervise 3 CI Engineers and 2 Black Belts. This person will be a leader who will provide support on the shop floor and help drive sustainability.
As a Continuous Improvement Manager, you have the following responsibilities, but not limited to:
Key Accountabilities
· Plant Champion for Lean Six Sigma
· Develops and updates plant improvement roadmap and gains alignment with Plant Leadership Team
· Develops project pipeline to deliver plant productivity targets
· Tracks and reviews improvement projects weekly with Plant Manager and twice-monthly with Continuous Improvement Director
· Develops site Lean Six Sigma capability
· Supports HR Manager to develop talent pipeline
· Coaches and mentors CI Engineers
· Calls on Lean Team to deliver technical training and mentoring of Black Belts and support to deliver projects
· Supports the HR manager in providing training on continuous improvement to existing / new employees
· Deploys effective Lean foundation elements TPM, standard work, job certification etc.
· Supports Operation Managers to run effective QCDSM meetings, ensuring appropriate use of metrics and data to drive continuous improvement
Experience/Skills Required
· 5 years plus experience using Lean Six Sigma improvement tools
· Is a Black Belt or Lean Master
· BS/MS degree in relevant technical topic
· Ability to work aggressively and effectively with a wide array of plant personnel
· Demonstrated Leadership Skills
o Team leadership
o Change Management
o Communication skills
If you are qualified for this role and feel that it is a good fit for you, please submit your resume to SSRresume@fulcrumsearchscience.com quoting job #12661. Please provide appropriate contact information, including a contact number or e-mail address where you can be reached between 9:00am and 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.