Project Leader, Continuous Improvement

Job Description

The Continuous Improvement, Project Leader is responsible for managing the continuous improvement efforts for his/her function. As such the incumbent manages the portfolio of improvements, assists in setting priorities, ensures alignment and execution, elaborates, facilitates and takes part in continuous improvement initiatives. As a change agent, he/she fosters an environment that promotes continuous improvement by providing coaching, assistance and expert advice.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Act as the functional champion for continuous improvement through the application and facilitation of Lean & Six Sigma methodologies, including process improvement opportunities identification,
  measurement and analysis, planning, execution and control, while ensuring alignment with the corporate CI program
• Facilitate and organize workshops/problem solving teams to achieve breakthroughs in process
  performance by applying typical Lean techniques (i.e., Value Stream Mapping, Mistake-proofing, 5S, etc.)
• Analyze and continuously review the current processes employed by Velan. Work with the functional
  leadership team to identify & create project plans to continuously improve efficiency, safety, quality,
  costs, capacity and eliminate waste
• Facilitate the functional CI governance process and influences stakeholders to ensure results are achieved
• Act as functional lead for the deployment of the Velan Lean Management System (LMS)
• Collaborate with CI peers at other Velan departments/plants/locations to share best practices and
  establish standardization of initiative implementations across all sites
• Support the functional leadership team in maintaining operational metrics for the site
• Responsible for maintaining all related functional work process SOP’s and processes, including flow and coordination points
• Target, analyze and assess the feasibility and the profitability of improvement initiatives, including the suggestion program
• Determine important control parameters, leading performance indicators, and build practices and
  procedures in order to ensure control of the processes

We offer you:

• A career path, not just a job!
• Competitive base salary, accompanied by an annual performance bonus
• Comprehensive group insurance program, including a telemedicine program
• Group RRSP with employer contribution
• A hybrid work environment and summertime schedule
• Laptop provided
• Reimbursement for annual gym fees and other wellness initiatives
• Free coffee an affordable on-site cafeteria

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, with a preference for Industrial Engineering or Operations Management or equivalent in experience
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt. Black Belt preferred
• Minimum 10 years’ of related experience and 6 in a similar position in a manufacturing environment
• Advanced knowledge of Lean principles and practices
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Project Management
• Good knowledge of MS Project
• Business Process Management System (asset)
• Knowledge of Change Management (ADKAR model) (asset)
• PMP certification (asset)
• Functionally bilingual – written and oral, English and French
• Strong knowledge and experience in the application of Continuous Improvement methods and tools
  such as Lean Concepts, 5S, problem solving, Kaizen, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both French and English, with proven ability to
  listen and communicate effectively with team members at all levels
• Ability to influence others throughout the organization and is comfortable operating from such a
  position
• Ability to work under pressure, autonomously and with little supervision
• Proven ability leading teams to results without direct authority over the team members
• Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills
• Strong execution discipline
• Able to develop and maintain lasting relationships with stakeholders
• Requires occasional travel to our plants in Granby (QC, Canada) and Williston (Vermont, US)