Operational Excellence Lead

2 months ago

Thunder Bay, Canada Resolute Forest Products Full time

Focused on both environmental stewardship and financial success, Resolute Forest Products offers promising and fulfilling job opportunities, where motivated individuals have every chance to accelerate their careers. If you are passionate and ready to make a difference, Resolute is the company that will assure you of success.

Our Thunder Bay location in Ontario, Canada is currently seeking talent to fill the position of Operational Excellence Lead - Wood Products Ontario (Atikokan, Ignace & Thunder Bay Sawmills). This job is permanent, full-time.

**Operational Excellence Lead - Wood Products Ontario **(**Atikokan, Ignace & Thunder Bay Sawmills**)**

Resolute is seeking a Operational Excellence Lead - Wood Products Ontario. You will work closely with the Operational Manager and heads of business segments to carry out performance enhancement projects and achieve operational objectives in order to develop more reliable and efficient production and maintenance capabilities. You will also take part in the harmonized digital transformation of facilities.

**What you gain by working with us**:

- Competitive salary and annual bonus incentive plan
- At least three weeks of vacation and three floating holidays; (prorated 1st year)
- Full range of group insurance from the first day of work
- Telemedicine services
- Defined-contribution pension plan with generous employer participation from the first day of work(is it truly from day 1)
- Employee and family assistance program
- Education assistance program
- Health club reimbursement program
- Work Travel Assistance Program
- Referral bonuses
- Relocation assistance to the community of Thunder Bay.
- A workplace based on respect, diversity, and inclusion

**Your responsibilities**:

- Comply with our health, safety, and environmental standards
- Actively contributes to the development of the Resolute Performance System for the wood products division as well as implementing standard operating procedure
- Drive the adoption of best practices for asset management and performance and enable the digital transformation, including establishment of the organizational and support structure to achieve objectives
- Take part in establishing the facilities’ strategic action plans to achieve performance objectives
- Analyze management processes and systems to identify opportunities for performance improvement and develop an action plan
- Implement the management system across the facilities to develop the key management personnel and critical skills across the site by working in collaboration with your peers
- Strengthen the LEAN skills at the site
- Govern the progression of activities in relation to the objectives and report to site leadership and central team
- Benchmark best practices at the facilities and within the industry

**Ideal profile**:

- Bachelor's Degree or Technical Mechanical / Electrical / Process diploma with related industry experience
- Five years of equivalent experience in wood products
- Demonstrated progression in leadership roles with a proven track record of execution and delivering results from continuous improvement
- Experienced supervisor and influential leader
- A self-motivated individual who will work towards Safety & Continuous improvement
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work as part of a team, to communicate with all levels of the organization and to adapt quickly to change
- Strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skills.
- Competent in maintenance process and reliability best practices
- Implemented LEAN, SIX SIGMA, 5S, SMED initiatives
- English speaking with French an asset
- Willingness to travel 30% (mostly Northwest Ontario)
- Advanced computer skills i.e. MS Word, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Good working knowledge of sawmill and planer mill equipment

**Your team**:
Reporting to the Operational Excellence Manager, you will be part of a results-oriented team whose members are encouraged to exceed expectations.

You will view Thunder Bay is naturally home to epic outdoor adventures. In and around the city, there are hundreds of parks and conservation areas ready for you to explore. Find golf, mountain biking, rock climbing, kayaking, angling and sailing opportunities within in walking distance; and Lake Superior - the world’s largest freshwater lake a mere stone’s throw away as well as the pleasures of many winter activities including skiing or snowmobiling. Other notable sites include:

- Fort William Historical Park: This is a recreation of an early 1800s fur trade post
- Sleeping Giant Provincial Park: This park is known for its scenic views and natural wonders
- Mount McKay: You can climb to one of the highest points in the province at this location
- Prince Arthur’s Landing: You can enjoy art galleries, museums, and food at this location
- Terry Fox Memorial: This memorial is dedicated to Terry Fox, a Canadian athlete who ran across Canada to raise money for cancer research

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