Continuous Improvement Specialist
5 months ago
**Job description**:
**Who We Are**
North America’s largest manufacturer and distributor of interior millwork producing and selling interior finishings. We have been steadily growing our footprint and industry leadership for nearly 100 years. Established in 1926, still owned by the founding family, we continue to have the same focus on product excellence and a superior customer experience. We help people transform houses into homes. You’ve probably seen our products in the media featured on tv shows and magazines such as HGTV, Style At Home and House & Home, or by one of our Instagram influencers.
Why should you work for Metrie? With us, you’re more than just a number. We work hard to create a home for our Metrie family where you are empowered to be your best every day. Your contributions matter to us We take pride in our culture of learning, ownership, and one team, and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone.
Watch this video to see why our employees feel like they truly belong here: Metrie's Brand Purpose.
**What You’ll Do**
The Continuous Improvement Specialist is responsible for leading a continuous improvement culture within our Pre-finished Wood Products (PWP) business. Involved in identifying, analyzing and executing operational improvements in the plant, you will partner with the Leadership and Operations teams to identify, lead, manage, and deliver Lean Improvement projects from conception to completion.
- Improve manufacturing safety, quality, service, cost, and delivery lead times
- Develop lean strategies by translating business goals and objectives into actionable projects
- Support and lead the implementation of new machinery, technology, and processes
- Develop, analyze, and report on key metrics (KPI’s) and data to support problem solving
- Identify improvement opportunities (long and short term)
- Develop implement continuous improvement plans
- Actively grow employee engagement by embracing a culture that encourages teamwork, cooperation and continuous improvement
- Teach Lean / CI tools & methodologies
- Facilitate Kaizen/CI Events
- Share your learnings and Kaizens by visiting other Manufacturing businesses (15% travel possibilities)
- Provide leadership and be a Lean voice on the PWP Leadership Team
**Location and Key Relationships**
Based out of our PWP operation in Surrey, you will report directly to Regional Director, Manufacturing. The role works collaboratively with the Plant Manager, other members of the leadership team in PWP, and the Business Improvement Manager for Manufacturing.
**Responsibilities**
- Improve manufacturing safety, quality, service, cost, and delivery lead times
- Develop lean strategies by translating business goals and objectives into actionable projects
- Support and lead the implementation of new machinery, technology, and processes
- Develop, analyze, and report on key metrics (KPI’s) and data to support problem solving
- Identify improvement opportunities (long and short term)
- Develop implement continuous improvement plans
- Actively grow employee engagement by embracing a culture that encourages teamwork, cooperation and continuous improvement
- Teach Lean / CI tools & methodologies
- Facilitate Kaizen/CI Events
- Share your learnings and Kaizens by visiting other Manufacturing businesses (15% travel possibilities)
- Provide leadership and be a Lean voice on the PWP Leadership Team
**Qualifications**
- Bachelor's degree, in Engineering or Operations Management preferred
- 3-7 years of leading business transformation
- Demonstrated strong change management skills and experience required
- Formal Lean and Six Sigma training from an "academy" organization preferred
- Personal experience in leading a variety of Kaizen events
- Proven success designing and meeting KPI goals, including reducing supply chain costs, improving through-put, shortening cycle time and improving inventory turns
- Strong written, verbal, analytical and presentation skills
- Experience in working with a high-performing group of managers
- Project management experience preferred
**What you’ll enjoy**
- Competitive pay range
- Working for a well-established leader in the industry
- Benefits: health, dental and vision
- RRSP and DPSP programs
- In adherence to the principle of pay transparency, we are pleased to disclose the base pay for this full-time position at Metrie. The base pay range for this role is set at $75,000.00 to $90,000.00 CAD annually. It is important to note that this position may also qualify for a profit sharing bonus. The specific base pay within the range will be contingent upon an individual's skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location. Furthermore, it is essential to highlight that our remuneration ranges are established based on the role, level, and location._
- Metrie embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and customers belong. W
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