Kaizen and Process Improvement Specialist

4 weeks ago

Kitchener Ontario, Waterloo region, Canada BizLink Semiconductor Technology Full time

BizLink elocab Ltd, is a leading manufacturer of custom cables and custom cable systems. We are a high growth company selling to Fortune 500 firms with branches around the globe. We are considered to be a technology leader in providing custom designs and production for demanding cable applications in the Semiconductor, Medical and Industrial markets. Working with high profile clients has allowed us to meet and exceed our customers’ requirements, resulting in more business opportunities. BizLink elocab Ltd. (“BizLink Canada”), is located in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada.

We are looking for a Kaizen and Process Improvement Specialist to join our team.

Excellent Incentive Plan and attractive Benefit Package

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the integration of the KAIZEN Production System in production areas.
  • Responsible to analyze processes and to optimize workflows.
  • Coach and implement continuous improvement and productivity projects.
  • Identify areas of improvement and providing detailed recommendations for process changes and procedural documentation necessities.
  • Guide and support the implementation of management approved recommended measures and initiatives (Policy Deployment), document the workflow (Value Stream Mapping) and follow-up on the workflow to ensure the expected efficiencies are realized.
  • Implement and provide support of KAIZEN and 5S methodology in all areas of production and machine centers.
  • Coordinate and work together with Supervisors, Production and Efficiency Managers and the Operations Manager.
  • Ensure a presence on the shop floor.
  • Establish a common understanding and culture of continuous improvement and structured problem-solving.
  • Standardize our Operational Excellence Solution (Kaizen Production System) based on LEAN and EFQM.
  • Develop and implement suggestions, concepts and strategies for process optimization such as digitalization, Industry 4.0, artificial intelligence and virtual reality.
  • Carrying out audits to determine the level of maturity as the basis for our development.
  • Value creation systems and cross-interface processes.
  • Support the implementation of new solutions and adapted structures based on quality, efficiency, methodology and precise communication.
  • System analysis and development, management of international improvement projects and ensuring the implementation of sustainable customer and company-relevant results.
  • Preparation of high-quality and professional management presentations and detailed documentation of workshops and interviews.
  • Promoting knowledge sharing within and outside the organization.


Your skills:

  • Bachelor degree in engineering or industrial engineering or equivalent and/or 3+ years experience in implementation KAIZEN and Lean/6 Sigma.
  • Minimum of 3 years experience in a production environment.
  • In-depth knowledge of LEAN methods, the EFQM model, digitalization and Industry 4.0 as well an in-depth knowledge and experience in implementing operational excellence projects.
  • Proven successes in consulting and implementing operational excellence projects as well as subsequent implementation/improvement process.
  • Certification in the areas of LEAN, EFQM Excellence Model and Industry 4.0 would be considered an asset.
  • Strong team, communication and presentation skills in an international environment.
  • Hands-on person ready to spend most of the time on the shop floor where value-added is provided coordinating the implementation of the KAIZEN approach.

BizLink elocab Ltd. is a diverse and equal opportunity employer. Please advise our HR representative if workplace accommodation is needed.

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