Continuous Improvement Manager
- Collingwood, ON, Canada
$110,000 to $125,000 CAD / year · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $110,000 to $125,000 CAD / year
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 5+ years of leadership experience in operations or manufacturing
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Drive Performance. Lead Change. Build a Culture of Excellence.
We’re looking for a Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager to lead operational improvement initiatives and drive a culture of problem-solving, accountability, and performance excellence in our 24/7 automotive manufacturing facility.
Perks:
- $110k - 125K
- 20% bonus
- benefits
- pension
- vacation
Location: Collingwood, ON
What You’ll Do:
- Lead plant-wide continuous improvement strategies and initiatives
- Oversee accurate and timely reporting of key manufacturing data
- Manage plant data systems, ensuring data integrity and accessibility
- Lead cross-functional teams in structured problem solving and Lean projects
- Implement and sustain 5S, Kaizen, TPM, Standard Work, and other Lean tools
- Ensure SOP integration and process discipline for all improvement activities
- Optimize MES and SAP use to support efficient and accurate operations
- Mentor staff at all levels in CI tools and techniques
- Support performance monitoring, cost reduction, and KPI tracking
What You Bring:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field
- 5+ years of leadership experience in operations or manufacturing
- Strong background in Lean, CI tools, and cross-functional team leadership
- Hands-on experience with MES, MRP, ERP systems (SAP preferred)
- Ability to lead in a fast-paced, 24/7 production environment
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and data analysis skills
Nice to Have:
- Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification
- Familiarity with IATF 16949 or similar automotive quality standards
Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a forward-thinking team committed to operational excellence, innovation, and continuous learning. Your leadership will directly influence the plant’s performance and culture.
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More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead plant-wide continuous improvement strategies and operational initiatives to drive a culture of excellence in a 24/7 manufacturing environment. Oversee manufacturing data systems and mentor staff in Lean tools to optimize performance and reduce costs.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Operations and over 5 years of leadership experience in manufacturing. Candidates should have strong expertise in Lean tools and experience with MES, MRP, and SAP systems.
Skills
- Continuous Improvement
- Lean Manufacturing
- Problem Solving
- Data Analysis
- Project Management
- SAP
- MES
- MRP
- ERP
- 5S
- Kaizen
- TPM
- Standard Work
- KPI Tracking
- Cross-functional Leadership
- Operational Excellence
Benefits
- Bonus
- Benefits
- Pension
- Vacation
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Manufacturing
- Management & Leadership
- Engineering
Keywords
- Continuous Improvement
- Lean
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- Six Sigma Black Belt
- IATF 16949
- SAP
- MES
- MRP
- ERP
- Kaizen
- 5S
- TPM
- Standard Work
- Automotive Manufacturing
- KPI
- SOP
- Operational Excellence
- Cross-functional Leadership