Continuous Improvement Manager

Job Description

Title:

Continuous Improvement Manager

Type:
Full Time

Location:

Bolton, ON

Husky Technologies

TM a company with a strong foundation built on innovation, close customer relationships, a strong sense of community and a unique culture and values. We are looking for people with the inspiration and talent to develop with us as we pursue our ambitious growth strategy.

Husky Technologies

TM offers a wealth of opportunity for personal growth and development. Most importantly, Husky Technologies TM offers an opportunity to work with – and be challenged by – a team of great people. Our success is possible because of the creativity, intelligence and passion of our people around the world and their desire to lead change. At the same time, we are not afraid to expect a lot and strive for leadership in all of our key markets.

We are a company taking on new challenges and for the right people this means exceptional career development opportunities, the chance to be part of a team that is the best in the world at what we do and the experience that comes from working in an environment that demands constant transformation and innovation.

Husky Technologies

TM Canadian manufacturing facilities and global headquarters are located in Bolton, Ontario on a large, beautiful campus located just 20 minutes north of Toronto’s Pearson International Airport. Features include a fitness and wellness center, intramural sports activities, on-site cafeteria, and clean, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities with outstanding safety records. We offer a great work environment and competitive total compensation package, including above market retirement savings plan and market competitive group benefits.

Husky Technologies

TM is an exciting company with tremendous potential. We have a great team and great expectations. If you are attracted to bold goals, believe in uncompromising honesty, support mutual respect, care about environmental responsibility, have a passion for excellence and a desire to make a positive contribution – then we want you to join the Husky Technologies

TM team!

Range: $97,300 - $139,000

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• Deploy the Global Husky production system with associated tools attacking waste via lean methodologies and process improvement plans.
• Maintain BU’s CI data and update website/SharePoint repository
• Prepare and lead monthly and annual CI reports.
• Manage savings tracking and forecasting. Create reports to track and meet yearly CI commitments.
• Actively lead key CI initiatives monthly in high impact areas focusing on process improvements and waste elimination. Emphasis is on Lean methodology, track and report progress on open events.
• Manage VSM to define present state and future states. Develop associated tactical plans
• Manage customer feedback methodology for internal and external customers; set associated improvement targets and plans.
• Assist in root cause methodologies for critical customer situations, production efficiency and lead-time challenges in conjunction with site leadership.
• Ensure BU has a yearly training plan for CI; track individual progress. Schedule needed training.
• Monitor BU KPI performance to identify areas of opportunity. Apply CI to KPI’s using focused approach.
• Participate in BU strategic planning and yearly goal setting
• Ensure visual factory standards are in place and continuously monitored.
• Audit value streams for conformance to CI standards.
• Ensure new hires have a formal introduction to CI during on-boarding period

• Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent experience
• Ideally certified Six Sigma Black Belt with a minimum of 3 years’ experience using Six Sigma – LEAN Methodology principles and practices.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in process reengineering, business consulting and project management.
• Deep understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles, Kaizen, 5S, and Value Stream Mapping.
• Experience with root cause analysis tools (e.g., Fishbone, 5 Whys) and statistical process control (SPC).
• Proven ability to lead change and motivate at all levels within the organization and to deliver business transformation results.
• Proven…