Manager, Continuous Improvement - ON/BC
$96,255–$122,727 year
On-siteMaryville, Tennessee, United States
Job Summary
Lead continuous improvement projects to enhance safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement by deploying Lean tools and methodologies. Analyze data and business processes to identify inefficiencies, then facilitate kaizen events, value stream mapping, and root cause analysis workshops. Train and mentor staff at all levels in Six Sigma principles and problem-solving methods while establishing and tracking key performance indicators. Serve as the primary point of contact for system enhancement requests, collaborating with stakeholders to document needs, maintain a centralized backlog, and prioritize features using data-driven frameworks. Partner with product owners to scope initiatives and align development with strategic objectives. This role reports to the Senior Manager, Continuous Improvement and supports LifeLabs' mission to provide accessible, accurate diagnostic services to over 8 million Canadians.
Required Qualifications
- University degree in Engineering, Business, Science or equivalent
- At least 5-7 years of experience in a similar role
- Has access to a vehicle and valid driver's license
- Proven ability to take strategic direction and objectives and develop and deploy supporting tactical plans, then providing direction and overall team management to execute the plans
- Strong change leadership experience in a high volume, highly complex product/services mix environment with a passion for making significant improvements
- Thorough knowledge of Lean concepts and tools, such as Value Added and Non‐value Added Work, Work Flow, JIT, Jidoka, Visual Management, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Standardized Work, Single Piece Flow, Quality at Source, Poka‐Yoke and Problem Solving and minimum of 5 years of experience deploying the concepts and tools to drive improvements
- Minimum 5 years of experience in leading and facilitating teams to implement new technologies or Continuous Improvement initiatives, such as kaizens, with a proven track record of delivering tangible benefits to the organization
- Related experience in Lean with a proven track record of Lean deployment and driving improvements in a multisite environment
- Proven ability to provide organizational excellence, guidance and tools to drive positive change
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated experience in coaching and motivating teams and individuals, without direct authority, to perform at a high level
- Good understanding of EHS and experience of related Regulatory Compliance
- Must be based out of Burnaby, BC or Etobicoke, ON locations
Desired Qualifications
- Six Sigma experience
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