Continuous Improvement Advisor

**About us**

Hunterwood Technologies is a leading Alberta manufacturer of equipment for the agricultural industry. Established in 1994, the founders believed they could design and manufacture automated agricultural equipment to benefit growing agricultural industries. The company used innovation and engineering to launch into the global hay automation market and has been an expert in mechanical, electrical, automation and hydraulic design and fabrication. Located in Cochrane, Alberta we perform work around the world in forage exporting to regions including Australia, Europe, Africa and the United States. At Hunterwood you will work in a dynamic team-based environment where safety and reliability are critical..

Our work environment includes:

- Growth opportunities
- Wellness programs

Reporting to the Quality Manager, with an indirect line to VP Canadian Operations, the Continuous Improvement Advisor’s primary responsibility is to identify, analyze and drive the completion of initiatives that improve the quality and productivity of Hunterwood’s operations. This role will also support the Quality Manager in developing standards and procedures to support the quality program. Follow-up with key stakeholders to ensure corrective action is implemented effectively to improve company performance is a critical function of the role.

**Duties**:

- Ensure products meet customer expectations and maintain standards for reliability and performance of production;
- Model and promote a culture of continuous improvement within the business;
- Identify and lead initiatives that support the objectives of the design, procurement, and operations teams to improve efficiency, cycle times, and reduce costs;
- Utilize Lean and/or Six Sigma concepts (PDCA, DMAIC) to identify process opportunities, then initiate, execute, and follow-up on sustainable solutions using root-cause analysis;
- Track and manage the status of multiple projects concurrently, and provide regular updates to management on priorities, delays, and issues;
- Identify long-term variance trends and proactively develop goals to reduce variances in design, production, installation, and commissioning of customer deliveries;
- Collaborate across multiple departments to influence, track, and sustain changes that will benefit the business;
- Gathering operational data to support in the development of quality standards, procedures, best practices, and customer training modules;
- Collaborate on Health & Safety initiatives as required;
- Comply with all company and legislative Health, Safety & Environmental requirements, including appropriate PPE, and modeling safe best practices;
- Domestic and extended international travel on an as-required basis, valid passport required; ~10-15%;
- Other Duties as Required.

**Qualifications**:

- Greenbelt, Blackbelt, or equivalent certification in Lean, Six-Sigma, or similar a requirement;
- Post-secondary education in engineering, manufacturing, or other technical fields an asset;
- Organizational skills, multitasking abilities, drive and capacity to work in a fast
- paced environment;
- Highly self-motivated with excellent verbal and written communication skills who can collaborate with and organize initiatives across multiple departments;
- Highly computer literate, capable of working with MS Office;
- Flexibility on work schedules to meet company’s requirements;

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $80,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Cochrane, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma Certification? (required)

Work Location: One location