Specialist, Manufacturing ​/ Production, Lean Manufacturing ​/ Six Sigma

Position: 5S Specialist
BWXT Canada Ltd. (BWXT Canada) has over 60 years of expertise and experience in the design, manufacturing, commissioning and service of nuclear power generation equipment. This includes steam generators, nuclear fuel and fuel components, critical plant components, parts and related plant services. BWXT Canada’s subsidiary, BWXT Medical Ltd. (BWXT Medical) provides its customers, who conduct life‑saving medical procedures for patients around the world, the benefit of decades of experience in the development, manufacturing, packaging and delivery of medical isotopes and radiopharmaceuticals.

Headquartered in Cambridge, Ontario, BWXT in Canada has approximately 1,800 employees at locations in Peterborough, Toronto, Arnprior, Brampton, Port Elgin, Owen Sound, Kanata and Oakville, Ontario and Vancouver, British Columbia. BWXT Canada is a subsidiary of BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT).

Position Overview
As our 5S Specialist you will lead the implementation and sustainment of 5S and visual workplace standards across the Cambridge Components facility to support safe, efficient, and well‑organized operations. The role drives employee engagement in workplace organization and continuous improvement practices that enhance operational performance and standardization.

Location
Cambridge, ON

Your Day to Day as our 5S Specialist
Establish and implement workplace organization standards across the facility

Lead the implementation of 5S principles (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) within production and support areas.

Develop and implement workplace organization standards that support safe, efficient, and visually managed work environments.

Partner with production teams to integrate 5S practices into daily operations and standard work.

Sustain adherence to workplace organization standards

Conduct routine 5S audits to evaluate compliance with established standards.

Document audit findings and track corrective actions.

Work with supervisors and team members to address gaps and sustain improvements.

Support operational improvements through workplace organization and visual management

Identify opportunities to improve workflow, space utilization, and material organization.

Participate in improvement initiatives aimed at reducing waste and improving efficiency.

Implement visual management tools such as labeling, shadow boards, and signage.

Build workforce capability in 5S practices

Deliver training and guidance to employees and supervisors on 5S principles and workplace organization standards.

Provide coaching and practical support during implementation activities.

Encourage employee participation and ownership of workplace organization practices.

Monitor and report on 5S program effectiveness

Maintain documentation, visual standards, and reporting tools related to 5S implementation.

Track audit results and improvement progress across the facility.

Provide updates and recommendations to operations leadership on improvement opportunities.

Promote a culture of continuous improvement

Encourage employee engagement in workplace organization initiatives.

Support improvement discussions within production teams.

Reinforce the importance of maintaining organized, efficient work environments.

Required Qualifications

Postsecondary education in Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, Industrial Management, or related field preferred.

5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

Experience implementing 5S or lean manufacturing tools such as kaizen, visual management, or standard work is preferred.

Experience supporting operational improvement initiatives or continuous improvement programs is considered an asset.

Strong understanding of 5S principles and lean manufacturing practices.

Ability to influence cross–functional teams and support change initiatives.

Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.

Effective communication and facilitation skills.

Ability to design and implement visual workplace tools such as shadow boards, labels, and signage.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel and PowerPoint.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a production…