Continuous Improvement Coordinator

**Continuous Improvement Coordinator**

At STELIA North America, we are offering the opportunity for a career that is out of this world We are looking for someone to join our team in **Lunenburg, NS. **An affiliate of the Airbus Group of Companies, STELIA is a recognized leader in the design, analysis, and development of advanced composite structures for the aeronautic, defense and space markets. Headquartered in Lunenburg, NS, and with a site in Mirabel, QC, we operate more than 150,000 sq feet of facilities that are focused on composite, metal or hybrid sub-assemblies for major aeronautical players and innovating global solutions.

**Role Description**:
The CI Coordinator is responsible for supporting the delivery of process innovation and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple departments. They will play an important role in helping to foster a culture of sustainable change by assisting in the development of a lean and continuous improvement methodology.

**In this role, you will**:

- Work with all departments and employees to identify and develop continuous improvement opportunities.
- Identify, facilitate and implement process improvement projects to improve manufacturing efficiency.
- Identify opportunities for efficiency improvements within existing business processes and work with process owners to streamline processes.
- Assist in the development and implementation of a ‘best-in-class’ continuous improvement strategy.
- Assist with process development and help deliver CI training workshops.
- Assistant in the development of a database documenting CI lessons learned and best practices.
- Assist with and plan key problem-solving workshops, follow through and track actions with owners to ensure effectiveness of countermeasures implemented.
- Lead change initiatives from beginning to completion ensuring conformance with internal processes and procedures.
- Create, standardize and improve operational training processes.
- Assist CI Manager in rollout and communication of Continuous Improvement initiatives.
- Mentor others in process improvement tools and techniques.
- Establish metrics to track progress towards goals and objectives.
- Identify opportunities for improvement through data analysis and research.
- Work with Engineering team to develop and implement new processes that improve performance or efficiency.
- Contribute to 5S initiatives to ensure improvements are sustained and entrenched within the business.
- Support the Internal Corrective Action process by providing teams with tools and guidance for proper and efficient - Corrective Action implementations.

**You have**:

- Required: Post Secondary Technologist diploma or equivalent experience
- Required: 2+ years’ experience of proven continuous improvement (e.g., Lean, VSM, 5S, benchmarking, etc.)
- Asset: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.
- Preferred: 2+ years’ experience in manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge and education of Lean Manufacturing.
- Experience with methods of determining value added and non-value-added time during operations.
- Proficiency in problem solving skills and root cause analysis is essential.
- Must have strong time management skills with emphasis on meeting deadlines.
- Highly energetic and assertive with strong leadership skills.
- Excellent, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Hands on and ability to physically assist with making changes with improvements.
- A self-starter who is productive, takes initiative and seeks opportunities for improvement.
- Strong understanding of data, analytics, computers and MS Office Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

**Level of Authority**:

- Prioritize continuous improvement initiatives to achieve goals.

At STELIA North America, we know our people are our greatest asset. We welcome anyone who is passionate, positive, team oriented, improvement focused, and willing to grow and develop their career. If you join us, you will find an environment that is challenging and rewarding, and a culture that is flexible, inclusive, and welcoming.

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Lunenburg, NS B0J 2C0: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: In person