Process Improvement Project Lead

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Job Description:

• Lead multiple process improvement projects using structured problem-solving and Lean methodologies to improve operational performance
• Conduct structured assessments of business problems and opportunities including defining problem statements analyzing current state performance and evaluating improvement potential to inform recommendations and ownership
• Collaborate with a broad stakeholder group across operations supply chain and support functions to identify improvement opportunities align on priorities and define project scope
• Partner closely with Process Improvement Analysts to leverage data analytics and reporting to support problem diagnosis quantify opportunities and track project performance
• Analyze operational data to diagnose issues quantify opportunities and track performance against targets
• Facilitate workshops working sessions and project meetings to drive alignment and progress
• Develop and maintain process maps standard work and performance measures to support sustainment of improvements
• Identify and manage risks issues and barriers to successful project delivery
• Collaborate with IT to support system related improvements and ensure alignment between process and technology
• Develop project plans and roadmaps and ensure initiatives are delivered on time and meet defined objectives
• Communicate progress findings and recommendations clearly to stakeholders and Senior Managers

Qualifications:

• Post secondary education in Business Engineering or a related field
• 2-plus years of experience in process improvement continuous improvement or project management roles
• Ability to work effectively in ambiguous environments where problems are not well defined and solutions require exploration structure and iteration
• Ability to influence without direct authority and work effectively in a dynamic environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work with data to inform decisions
• Strong communication facilitation and stakeholder management skills
• Experience using PowerBI to analyze data and support reporting and insights
• Working knowledge of Lean or continuous improvement methodologies
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools particularly Excel and PowerPoint

Note:

• This position is a Monday to Friday role based out of our OEM Remanufacturing facility
• Competitive benefits package
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan and Employee Share Purchase plan (with employer matching components)
• 3 weeks vacation to start (plus flex time)

At Finning we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do notdiscriminate against applicants based on gender identity race national and ethnic origin religion age sexual orientation marital and family status and/or mental or physical Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process please inform your recruiter.