Continuous Improvement Project Manager

2 weeks ago


Sherwood Park, Canada Blackstone Industrial Services Inc Full time

Blackstone is an innovative service company supporting both reciprocating and centrifugal equipment throughout its lifecycle. Blackstone supplies field services, parts, and repair for a wide range of industrial rotating and static equipment. Blackstone specializes in repair, maintenance, commissioning, turnaround, overhaul, installation, and engineering services for critical rotating equipment and pipeline maintenance.

Founded on the principles of professionalism, experience, and superior customer service, Blackstone provides a service offering that is done right the first time to minimize downtime and that is completed by a team that demonstrates zero-incident safety practices. Our commitment to servicing our clients is the foundation of long-term and respectful working relationships. Our clients choose us for our highly qualified staff, with their deep body of knowledge and value-added work ethic. Our people are the backbone of our success, providing consistent quality and a transparent approach.

Blackstone is proud to be a Métis-owned business corporation recognized by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB), Circle for Aboriginal Relations (CFAR), and Alberta Métis Works.

**Position Summary**

**Responsibilities**
- Lead and manage the continuous improvement efforts for the organization.
- Analyze data to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for improvement.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify areas of improvement, develop and implement plans to address them.
- Create and implement process improvement methodologies to increase efficiency, productivity, and quality.
- Develop improvement projects, identify tools/vendors/partners that are best suited to help Blackstone manage at scale.
- Execute improvement projects in close collaboration with internal stakeholders such as: operations, IT, HR, and marketing.
- Examples include: training platforms, work processes, communication tools, or new software packages.
- Define and implement key performance metrics to track progress and demonstrate success.
- Train and mentor employees on process improvement methodologies, tools, and techniques
- Facilitate process improvement workshops and Kaizen events.
- Develop and maintain project plans, status reports, and other project documentation.
- Monitor and report on project progress to stakeholders, including executive leadership.
- Continuously evaluate and improve project management processes and tools to increase efficiency and effectiveness.

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor's degree in a related field (Business, Engineering, Operations Management, etc.)
- 5+ years of experience in continuous improvement, process improvement, or project management
- Experience with process improvement methodologies and tools
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Proven track record of successfully leading and implementing process improvement initiatives.


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