Continuous Improvement Manager

Building the people that build the world.

CUES is part of the SPX Detection and Measurement platform. It is the worlds leading developer of water wastewater and storm water inspection equipment. With CCTV cameras pre-built vehicles and software for pipeline inspection and rehabilitation we improve the safety and reliability of our water infrastructure systems.

With separate platforms in Detection and Measurement markets as well as HVAC markets SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer more efficient sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework we Reach Identify Strengthen and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. Were a global company of problem solvers collaborators and innovators and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who each make an impact. As the Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager you will lead and champion the continuous improvement initiatives at the Mississauga Ontario facility driving sustainable improvements in safety quality delivery cost productivity and customer value.

This role is responsible for leading the deployment of Lean methodologies identifying opportunities to eliminate waste improving manufacturing processes optimizing system design control costs reducing inventory and increasing operational productivity. The CI Manager will work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to establish priorities develop improvement strategies and ensure that improvements are effectively implemented and sustained.

The CI Manager will collaborate with Manufacturing Quality Assurance Product Engineering Customer Support and Supply Chain to identify opportunities resolve process and technical issues and implement solutions that improve operational performance and customer experience. The role will also support the development of a culture of employee engagement problem-solving accountability and continuous improvement mindset across the organization.

While each day brings new opportunities to SPX your core responsibilities will be:

1. Process Optimization and Operations

• Strong emphasis on process performance flow methods and standards technology and sustainable solutions.
• Lead and deploy the Continuous Improvement system across the facility establishing priorities standards and methodologies that improve safety quality delivery cost productivity and customer value.
• Identify prioritize and lead high-impact improvement initiatives to eliminate waste improve process capability cycle time and financial results.
• Validate operation cycle times and reconcile with costing model.
• Partner with functional leaders to integrate continuous improvement into daily management monitor execution remove barriers and ensure actions are completed with sustainable results.
• Lead Kaizen initiatives including pre-work event execution implementation measurement of results and follow-up to ensure improvements are effectively implemented and maintained.
• Lead and facilitate Value Stream Mapping and other process-analysis tools to evaluate end-to-end processes identify waste constraints bottlenecks and opportunities and establish improvement priorities.
• Build organizational capability in Lean and continuous improvement by coaching leaders supervisors and employees developing problem-solving skills and deploying standardized Lean principles throughout the facility.
• Lead and support the design and implementation of manufacturing processes equipment systems and work cells including automation material flow assembly cells and facility layouts with consideration for safety ergonomics quality efficiency and scalability.
• Establish and monitor performance measures to evaluate the effectiveness and sustainability of improvement initiatives including productivity cost quality lead time inventory capacity and other key operational metrics.

2. Technical Support and Data Analysis

• Establish and maintain data collection and measurement systems that provide accurate timely and reliable information for monitoring process and operational performance.
• Analyze manufacturing and operational data to identify trends performance gaps process variation constraints root causes and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and maintain performance dashboards and reports using relevant operational and financial metrics including productivity throughput scrap downtime OEE quality labour efficiency capacity lead time inventory and cost.
• Lead structured problem-solving and root cause analysis for complex manufacturing and operational issues applying appropriate analytical and statistical tools such as Pareto 5-Why Fishbone PFMEA and other methodologies.
• Evaluate process and equipment performance through technical analysis time studies capacity analysis process mapping and other engineering methods to identify constraints and recommend improvements.
• Support capital equipment and automation initiatives through technical and financial analysis including capacity requirements productivity labour impact utilization payback and return on investment.
• Translate analysis into actionable recommendations and validate results communicating findings risks and expected benefits to leadership while establishing baselines and measuring post-implementation performance to ensure improvements are effective and sustained.

3. Projects and Change Management

• Coordinate and manage projects related to cost savings and process improvement.
• Lead annual cost savings projects by identifying opportunities and executing through process and operational efficiencies.
• Collaborate with leadership to understand production goals provide technical guidance and comprehensive data to assist with decision making.
• Working in cross functional teams to ensure seamless integration of process improvements.
• Coach motivate and lead the teams to institute principles for sustaining the gains of each initiative.
• Participate in other projects assigned that relate to the overall goals of the department and operational plan.
• Participate in Centers of Excellence to Share Best Practices and Continuously Improve the SPX Business System (CI Program).

Preferred Experience Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• 7-10 years of demonstrated application of Lean methodologies and decision making.
• Change management and lean transformation with an understanding of how to build employee engagement and sustain behavioral change.
• Demonstrated success leading cross functional improvements and influence without direct authority.
• Results oriented with a business mindset with ability to teach how to solve problems and improve customer value and business performance.
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing process development equipment automation cell design material flow capacity analysis and facility layout.
• Understanding financial analysis and business fundamentals including cost savings productivity benefits ROI payback and capital investment analysis.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking to interpret complex data identify patterns and determine root cause rather than treating symptoms.
• Knowledge of ERP system scheduling and PFEP.
• Project management skills with prior experience successfully leading and implementing process improvement initiatives
• Ability to define problems establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Problems solving and data analysis skills (8D 5-Whys statistics etc.)
• Experience with CI tools/ events such as kanban material conveyance production flow value stream mapping takt-time analysis standardized work 5S visual management poka-yoke etc.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office applications. Able to develop summary graphs tables pivot tables and other reports using PowerPoint Excel and Word

• Bachelors degree in a related field of study (Engineering Mechanical Engineering Business) is required
• Formal Lean training such as green belt or black belt
• Formal Project Management and Change Management such as PMP
• Financial Acumen
• Automation background would be an asset

• Possible travel that includes visits to other facilities locally for short term.
• Frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger handle or feel; and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision and color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Manufacturing Environment frequently requires use of foot eye and ear protection when in production areas. Must be able to split time between the plant floor and office environment as required.

How we live our culture

Our culture is at the center of what we do and more importantly who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team each of us leads at SPX.

What benefits do we offer

We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:

• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance leadership development programs and recognition programs

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

SPX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decisions on an applicants race color religion age gender or sex national origin ancestry marital status sexual orientation gender identity or any other protected ground. We are committed to an inclusive barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. We are pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with the Disabilites Ace 2005. Should you require accommodation at any time please advise Human Resources or our Talent Acquisition Team.

Compensation Disclosure

• For use by Ontario employers with 25 or more employees for positions with expected compensation of $200000 CAD /year or less.

The expected hourly wage rate for this position is between $90000 and $127300 per year. This range reflects the anticipated compensation for the role based on factors such as qualifications experience and market conditions.

This job posting is for an existing position that is currently vacant.

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