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Continuous Improvement and Safety Manager
Job in
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Listed on 2026-09-12
Listing for:
Columbia Forest Products
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-12
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Operations Management, Production Manager, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Continuous Improvement and Safety Manager
Job Category:
Operational Leadership
Requisition Number: CONTI
004897
- Posted :
August 7, 2026 - Full-Time
- On-site
- Salary : $80,000 CAD per year
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DescriptionKey Responsibilities
The salary range for this role is 80-85k.
Safety Leadership- Champion a safety-first culture by ensuring compliance with all safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Conduct regular safety audits, observations, and training to reinforce safe work practices.
- Partner with supervisors and employees to proactively identify risks and eliminate hazards.
- Oversee daily production operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets in coordination with the supervisor.
- Monitor key performance metrics (e.g., output, downtime, quality, scrap) and take action to address gaps.
- Drive consistency in work practices through adherence to standard work and operating procedures.
- Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, and efficiency.
- Apply Lean tools such as 5S, standard work, problem solving (A3/5-Why), and visual management systems.
- Facilitate or participate in Kaizen events and improvement projects to optimize processes.
- Support implementation and sustainment of Daily Management Systems (DMS) and performance tracking.
- Engage directly with operators and teams on the shop floor (gemba) to identify and act on improvement opportunities.
- Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and frontline team members to strengthen performance and engagement.
- Promote accountability, teamwork, and adherence to safety and production expectations.
- Support training initiatives, including onboarding, job instruction, and skill development.
- Foster a culture of continuous learning, feedback, and improvement.
Required
- 3–5+ years of experience in manufacturing, production supervision, or operations management
- Demonstrated commitment to safety leadership in an industrial environment
- Experience leading teams in a fast-paced, production setting
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
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