Continuous Improvement Specialist

Jones Healthcare Group – Where Innovation Meets Purpose!

This role strengthens how work gets done—safely, efficiently, and with purpose.
It turns data, ideas, and frontline insight into meaningful improvements that last.
It upholds a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous progress.

As a Continuous Improvement Specialist
, you’ll lead the Lean roadmap for our Cartons & Labels business unit. You’ll work shoulder‑to‑shoulder with Operations and cross‑functional partners to improve processes, eliminate waste, strengthen quality and cGMP compliance, and help teams deliver their best work—every day.

• Partner with Operations to troubleshoot production issues using structured problem‑solving techniques.
• Analyze production data and trends to improve safety, uptime, throughput, setup, scrap, and labour efficiency.

• Lead and support the facility’s Lean manufacturing roadmap and CI strategy.
• Facilitate 5S, Kaizen, SMED, TPM, and VSM events to reduce waste and improve flow.
• Champion the CI action items from our daily Gemba walks and drive delivery of measurable, hard‑dollar savings.
• Identify and execute long‑term improvement projects aligned to operational KPIs.

• Analyze workflows and implement best practices that improve process stability and compliance.
• Support the development of equipment procedures for safety, LOTO, TPM, operations, and setup.
• Drive improvements to tooling, equipment, layouts, space utilization, and production rates and waste reduction.

• Monitor, track, and report CI project performance against plan and defined KPIs.
• Prepare trend analysis and insights to assess effectiveness and inform next‑step improvements.
• Provide regular progress updates to the Leadership team.

• Lead cross‑functional teams through root cause analysis, CI projects, and improvement events.
• Develop, standardize, and deliver CI training through classroom and on‑the‑floor coaching.
• Act as a champion for Lean thinking and continuous improvement adoption.

• Post‑secondary diploma or degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or related Engineering field.
• 5+ years of experience leading Continuous Improvement on the production floor.
• Experience in cGMP, pharmaceutical, packaging, automotive, or agri‑food industries.
• Strong working knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Hands‑on experience leading Kaizen, 5S, SMED, DMAIC, VSM, TPM, and root cause analysis events on a weekly basis.
• Proven ability to analyze data and translate insights into action.
• Strong facilitation, coaching, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead projects to completion.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Black Belt certification considered an asset.

At Jones, you’ll be part of a team that’s shaping the future of healthcare packaging with purpose and care. We take pride in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work.

You’ll find opportunities to grow your career,
contribute to meaningful projects, and be part of a company that’s been trusted by brands and healthcare providers for over a century.

Learn more about us here:

We’re offering a competitive compensation in the range of $67,000 – $90,000 per year. Pay will be determined based on factors including job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

• A values‑led culture:
  From the Inside Out:
  Ingenuity, Nimble, Supportive, Inclusive, Driven, Empathetic
• RRSP program – match up to 5% of your earnings
• Comprehensive benefits program
• Healthcare spending account
• Vacation and floater days
• Special local discounts
• Employee and family assistance program
• Referral bonuses
• Education reimbursement program
• Colleague appreciation events
• and more!

This posting is for an existing opportunity within our Cartons & Labels team.

Apply today and make a real difference with our team!

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