Continuous Improvement Manager

**Continuous Improvement Manager**

**Requisition ID: 763**
Why Choose IMP Aerospace & Defence:
IMP Aerospace & Defence is not only one of the leading companies in the Aerospace field. But we are also one of the most engaging and equality advocating companies to work for. We believe that regardless of where you work at IMP Aerospace & Defence, you are apart of our ever-growing team. IMP is able to achieve success through this teamwork mindset. That is why at IMP, you are not defined by your role.

**Position Overview**:
The Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for managing the Company's CI program and the supervision of the CI team. The CI Manager will work with the executive team to select and prioritize CI projects, providing status updates and measures showing project success. This position will monitor CI projects and take appropriate action to ensure milestones are being met. They will also provide technical oversight and assistance to the solutions being recommended and implemented.

**What You Will Do**:

- Department supervision including related administrative duties
- Manage, monitor and report on activities related to employee performance and attendance
- Manage, monitor, prioritize, and report on CI projects
- Project Management for CI projects
- Ensure project success measures are developed and recommended solutions are sound.
- Take necessary steps to ensure projects meet their timelines
- Spend a minimum of 25% of time with projects or project tasks you will take responsibility for
- Effective communication with stakeholders throughout the organization to ensure project success

**What You Will Bring**:

- Bachelors of Engineering, Industrial preferred
- Professional Engineer, membership (or eligible) with ENS
- Project Management Professional (PMP) would be an asset
- Minimum of 7 years of Industrial Engineering or Continuous Improvement experience, Aerospace or Manufacturing environment preferred, Unionized environment preferred
- Project Management experience
- Specific experience implementing solutions using Lean, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement tools and methodologies
- Experience in projects involving a technological solution would be an asset
- Strong leadership, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills
- Strong stakeholder management and change management skills
- Experience managing requirements, changes, and documentation for enterprise software systems is preferred
- Experience in developing project charters
- Experience with enterprise software projects is preferred
- Previous management or supervisory experience is preferred
- Demonstrate a personal commitment to IMP Occupational Health, Safety and Environment policies. Continually focusing on your individual safety and the safety of others who may be affected by your work and to fully comply with all Federal Health and Safety Legislation.

Must be eligible to meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Secret Level II Security Clearance through PSPC- Contract Security Program, and Transport Canada RAIC clearance.

**What We Will Do For You**:

- All of IMP's benefits become effective on your first day of work, regardless of your position
- We offer a comprehensive Benefits Package, including RSP Program, Holiday Incentive program (3 additional days off over Christmas), Tuition Reimbursement Program, Long Service Awards, Volunteer Grant Program, Scholarship Program, and more

**IMP is committed to Employment Equity and our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels. We welcome applicants from Aboriginal People, Visible Minority Groups, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self identify on either your cover letter or resume.