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Continuous Improvement Manager

4 months ago


New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada Stella-Jones Full time

Stella-Jones is North America's leading producer of industrial pressure-treated wood products. Responding to the vital infrastructure needs of our economy, we manufacture and distribute railway ties, utility poles, residential lumber and industrial wood products across the continent. The Company's common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: SJ).

Stella-Jones recruits team members who embody our core values and desire an environment where growth is inspired, dedication is recognized, and achievement is rewarded. Our ever- expanding footprint provides a great prospect for career advancement as we seek to develop our emerging leaders.

Position Summary:

As a Continuous Improvement Manager , you'll play a pivotal role in enhancing organizational performance, specifically keeping Safety and Quality at the forefront. Your mission: To analyze, optimize, and elevate people and processes, ensuring Western Operations is consistently improving how we deliver a better product more safely and more efficiently. You are a driving force for positive change, excellence, and innovation. Your role is essential in shaping a future where every individual, Team and process aligns with our highest standards, helping Western Operations lead the way.

Responsibilities:

  • Process Analysis: Delve into company processes and procedures. Uncover their strengths, weaknesses, and untapped potential. Your analysis will not only identify areas for improvement but will also identify and build on what's working exceptionally well.
  • Strategic Enhancement: Streamline, optimize and standardize workflow processes, setting new benchmarks for efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Issue Investigation: Be the detective who uncovers more than just issues and bottlenecks. Your investigations will lead to new opportunities for growth and innovation in our business processes.
  • Performance Standards: Raise the bar by working with teams of experts to set forward-thinking standards and KPIs. In doing so, you will not only track progress but also inspire and empower managers and teams to achieve and exceed these benchmarks.
  • Staff Monitoring: Inspire the best in human performance and process excellence. Your role involves recognizing potential, encouraging growth, and nurturing a culture where improvement is continuously sought and celebrated.
  • Collaboration: Work harmoniously with other stakeholders. Your collaborative approach will be instrumental in driving productivity, enhancing staff engagement, and embedding a spirit of relentless improvement across the organization.
  • Effective Communication: Your insights and vision are invaluable. Share them openly, fostering a culture of continuous dialogue and feedback, where every voice contributes to our collective progress.
  • Team Leadership: Lead by example, forming dynamic teams for targeted problem-solving and innovation. Your mentorship and leadership will empower team members to embrace and champion new processes, fostering a culture of shared knowledge and continuous learning.
  • Stay Current: Your role is to be a visionary, constantly bringing in fresh perspectives and innovative approaches to keep us ahead of the curve.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

  • A bachelor's degree and 1 year of experience in business administration, project management, or operations. OR,
  • 5+ years of experience in business strategy, project management, operations, or process optimization.
  • 3 years of industry experience or ability to learn quickly.
  • Certification or proficiency with at least one of the following (preferred): Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Change Management, Project Management or Continuous Improvement.

Qualifications:

  • A sharp eye for identifying weak points in processes and organizational structures.
  • A strategic and analytical mindset.
  • A thorough understanding of the latest process enhancement strategies.
  • Confidence in your abilities to lead organizational change.
  • Experience developing employee training programs and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Advance proficiency in Microsoft Suite
  • Strong organizational skills, proactive attitude with exceptional attention to detail
  • Dynamic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
  • Leadership and mentoring skills.
  • An excellent communicator with excellent presentation skills.
  • Capability to multi-task and work under pressure of deadlines
  • Ability to work in a team environment and interface interdepartmentally.

Adverse Working Environment: While working in plant or yard, exposure to noise from operating equipment, extreme temperatures due to being outside, dirt, dust within the yards, hazards created by operating equipment and being near operating equipment, exposure to hazardous material requiring safety adherence and PPE equipment.

As a Stella-Jones employee, you will enjoy access to excellent benefits and incentives, including:

  • Extended health and dental coverage
  • Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D)
  • Short-Term and Long-Term disability coverage
  • Competitive compensation
  • Annual Profit Share Program
  • Retirement program (RRSP) with generous Company match (150% of employee's 4% contribution)
  • Company Share Purchase Program with 10% Company contribution match
  • Career advancement opportunities

Stella-Jones is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, provincial, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Stella-Jones makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. #StellaS

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