Lean Continuous Improvement Leader

Description

Whatyoullenjoy at INNIO Waukesha:

Innovative Work: Collaborate on advanced manufacturing projects that deliver industryleading products powering global industries.

MissionDriven Team: Join a group of dedicated professionals committed to safety collaboration and continuous improvement. Safety is a top priority with annual reimbursement for safety shoes and prescribed safety glasses provided.

Keep Growing:Access a robust tuition and professional development program as well as internal training and career development opportunities to expand your skills and advance your career.

Health & Wellness:Enjoy medical dental vision and life insurance coverage for you and your family from day one. EAP program and health care spending account available.

WorkLifeBalance & Perks:Benefit from onsitegym access a $300 annual fitness reimbursement program paid personal days and RRSP/TFSA and pension plan matching.

The salary range for this position is$85000 - $125000which will bedeterminedbased on the candidates experience and qualifications.

Reporting to the VP Operations the Lean Leader will be a key team member responsible for driving company-wide initiatives addressing core lean and qualityobjectivesto support broader improvementobjectives. They will support team members within the facility in developing and executing Lean operations plans to reduce in-process inventory lead time cycletimeand to improve process will drive measurable sustainable improvements in directlabourand variable cost productivity with a positive impact on the capacity of the teams and the facility. They willbe responsible fordeveloping a culture ofleanthrough team member training and program development.

EssentialResponsibilities

• Lead the educationsupportand use of Lean tools toidentifyandeliminatewaste within the transactional flow
• Promote 6 Sigma Lean integration by promoting the strength of both methods to achieve business goals
• Work with Lean council to develop culture and cost saving initiatives for the facility
• Partner with functional leads to meet business targets aligned with site metrics
• Define and develop new processes throughout the facility
• Train team members in Lean tools including but not limited to: Value Stream Mapping Takt Time 5S 7 Types of Waste Standard Work Visual Management Changeover Reduction Flow and Pull
• Yearly creation of the Lean Roadmap & Vision for Welland Facility
• Ensure product management customer service and sales team are regularly updated with key improvements
• Lead and be a team member on multiple projects simultaneously within stringent time constraints using discretion and independent judgment with the ability tomaintaina good working relationship with all co-workersstakeholdersand clients

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelors degreefrom an accredited university with a preference in Engineering
• 5 years of lean manufacturing experience
• Proven ability to train and coach new team members to build a culture of Lean
• Experience successfully leading and directing employees who are not direct reports
• Solid Lean continuousimprovementand root cause analysis background with prior process improvement assignments
• Certified Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma
• Familiarity with product Quality and Reliability methodologies including FMEA Causal Effects Analysis 8D 5 Whysetc.
• Excellent written/oral communication and interpersonal skills customer focused enthusiastic

Desired Characteristics

• Team player with proven mentoring and coaching abilitiesdemonstratedability to motivate inspireothersand drive change within the organization to meet team goals/objectives
• Proven facilitation and team leading skills with the ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization
• Ability to work effectively across functions prior experience of developing and leading a team or significant multidisciplinary project
• Strong analytical skills with ability toidentifyand explain critical issues
• Self-directed with the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively with a focus on results
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability tomonitorproject progress through visual management and analytical tools ensuring milestone completion timeline adherence and on-time delivery of key business initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while effectively balancing priorities stakeholder expectations and resource requirements

Competencies

• Lead end-to-end project execution using formal project tracking frameworks and continuous improvement methodologies
• Ensure all projects have complete documentation clearly defined roles and responsibilities and measurable success criteria
• Create andmaintainGantt charts project schedules milestonetrackersand critical path analyses for all major initiatives
• Utilize visual management toolsdashboardsand key performance indicators (KPIs) tomonitorproject progress and drive accountability
• Identifyproject risksbarriersand resource constraints implementing mitigation plans to ensure successful execution
• Provide regular project updates to leadership and stakeholders ensuring alignment with businessobjectivesand expected outcomes
• Evaluate project results against established performance metrics and ensuretimelycompletion and sustainable benefits realization

Accommodations

INNIO is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We willmakereasonableaccommodationsfor the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Pleaseadvisethe Human Resources Department atemailprotectedto ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.

As part of our commitment to innovation and efficiency INNIO utilizes AI technology toassistin theinitialscreening of applicants. All hiring decisions are made with human oversight to ensure fairness context and alignment with our core values.