Continuous Improvement Manager

Seeking a strong Continuous Improvement Manager for our Milton, Canada facility. This is an onsite role focused primarily on LEAN process improvement.

The Continuous Improvement manager is an integral part of the site leadership team and having the ability to work and influence across all levels of the organization will be critical to the success of this role. This position is responsible for driving a culture of sustainable continuous improvement, operational excellence and delivering on business goals and objectives. They will also provide detailed instruction and guidance on corporate Lean initiatives while executing continuous improvement initiatives.

These initiatives will be achieved using various methods such as Value Stream mapping, Kaizen, Waste identification/elimination and other Lean methodologies, tools, and techniques.

• Defines requirements for operations and ensures the implementation of Continuous Improvement strategies and initiatives to effectively meet or exceed business requirements and customer expectations.
• Assists in facilitating Lean activities, including Kaizen events, Lean training events, standardization implementation, value‑stream mapping, and CIR development sessions.
• Ensures a developmentally productive environment for all employees.
• Administers and communicates company policies, goals, strategies, and vision.
• Facilitates quality systems, continuous process improvement, and safety initiatives in accordance with Lean thinking throughout the organization.
• Responsible for advancing company metrics (safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale).
• Develops, models, and coaches Lean applications.
• Regularly reviews Lean performance expectations with leadership teams across the organization, providing expectations, performance planning, feedback, training & development, and performance discussions.
• Leads the development of a yearly site Continuous Improvement Roadmap to drive standardization and sustainability across the site.
• Performs administrative duties (data gathering, metrics, reports, newsletters).
• Mentors, coaches, and trains various levels throughout the company.

• Require occasional standing, walking, sitting, use of hands or fingers, handling or feeling objects, tools or controls, reaching with hands and arms, climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, talking and hearing.
• May occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Environment includes both office and warehouse settings with moderate noise and exposure to extreme temperature variations.
• Travel required at a minimum of 25% of the time; extended hours may be required to meet customer needs.

• Degree in Logistics, Operations Management, Lean Manufacturing, or related field.
• 3–5 years of Lean experience in logistics, warehousing, or manufacturing.
• Experience providing overall direction, implementation, and continuous improvement of Lean systems infrastructure throughout logistics and warehousing operations.
• Willingness to travel a minimum of 25% of the time.
• Capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Bilingual in English and French.

• Lean knowledge, warehouse management, and transportation knowledge.
• Safety & security, safety program experience and oversight.
• Business management skills, planning (strategic or tactical).
• Quality management system knowledge.
• Computer skills:
  Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, Access, Project).

We value respect and care about our team members. Working at Lineage is energizing and enjoyable. Lineage provides a safe, stable, reliable work environment, medical, dental and basic life and disability insurance, RRSP matching and paid time off.

Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful harassment and retaliation. Lineage will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability or any other protected status. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all.

If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process.

This posting is for an available vacancy.