Continuous Improvement Manager

**Company**

ICE Western is a known and trusted long-term provider of Custom and high complex HVAC equipment, parts and services. ICE is a high-end manufacturer of Industrial Commercial, Make-Up Air, Heating and Cooling Equipment.

ICE Western is committed to customer service, safety, as well innovation of our products.

**Roles/Requirements**

**Continuous Improvement**
- Work with the General Manager in developing and establishing the continuous improvement program to be rolled out across the organization.
- Establish priority list of projects, key deliverables and timelines for all the CI initiatives.
- Secure and protect information while working on CI projects.
- Develop and improve processes to increase efficiency, productivity and employee engagement.
- Help in the development of the corporate culture and establish positive and safe environment for everyone.
- Organize and lead the planning.
- Facilitate, and coordinate Kaizen and Value Stream Mapping Events.
- Help the General Manager in developing Quality Function, Documentation and Systems.

**Production Leadership**
- Meet with all shop supervisors and General Manager to discuss production goals for the week.
- Organize and improve manufacturing process and flow on shop floor.
- Prepare and attend weekly production meetings with exceptional communication skills.
- Ensure all supervisors are updating production schedule on regular basis.
- Understand and communicate accurately production deadlines and requirements.
- Read and interpret Engineered drawings, prints, and schematics. Familiarize yourself with each job on the shop floor.
- Ensure each Supervisor completed Quality Control Documents.
- You will be responsible to ensure all products leaves in best condition.
- Ensure supervisors Conduct daily Tool box meetings, assigning and adjusting crew tasks to align priorities to meet production deadlines and goals.
- Maintaining a safe, happy and healthy work culture.
- Help to create and maintain a team atmosphere.
- Making sure to keep a clean and safe working environment at the end of shift. Responsible for the maintaining and inspecting all company tools and accounting for missing tools at the end of every shift
- Willing to understand and enforce company procedures and policies

**Qualifications**
- At least 5 years of Manufacturing Leadership Experience
- Lean Manufacturing Certification
- Experience in leading 5S, Kaizen and CI projects
- College or trade school diploma is a MUST
- Computer skills is a MUST
- Flexibility to work longer days and Saturday
- Must have strong conflict resolution skills
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Superior communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills
- Work well under pressure
- Proven ability to effectively finish project to meet our deadlines
- Must be located in Canada

**Benefits**
- Health and Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- RRSP program
- Short
- and Long-Term Disability Program
- Paid Vacation
- Employee assistance program
- Free Parking
- Education and Upgrading Allowance

**Acknowledgement of job description**:I have read and understand the job description regarding my employment with ICE Western Sales Ltd.

**Company COVID-19 Compliance**

ICE Western is taking action to contain COVID-19. We are fulfilling our general obligation or duty to ensure that the health and safety of every person employed in the company is protected while they are working. ICE promotes regular and thorough hand washing, put sanitizing hand rub dispensers in prominent places around the workplace and provide access to places where staff, contractors, and customers can wash their hands with soap and water. Also, we keep the workplace clean and hygienic, promote good respiratory cleanliness and comply with Alberta Health Services’ guidelines to keep our employees safe during COVID-19 pandemic.