Manager, Continuous Improvement

1 week ago

Toronto, Canada Canada Goose Inc. Full time

Company Description
- Canada Goose isn't like anything else. We’ve built something great, something special - an iconic lifestyle brand with an inspirational and authentic story. At the heart of it is our promise to inspire and enable all people to thrive in the world outside. To Live in the Open. At Canada Goose, you’re part of a movement that belongs to something bigger. One that seeks out the restorative power of nature and is driven by a purpose to keep the planet cold and the people on it warm. We endure any condition, observe every detail, and are building a community that believes in living bravely and coming together to support game-changing people._
- Here, opportunities are everywhere - to try something new, to learn, to do meaningful and impactful work, and they’re yours for the taking._

**Job Description**:
The Manager, Continuous Improvement is responsible for the development, improvement, implementation, and evaluation of processes within the manufacturing area of the business.

**Qualifications**:
**Key Responsibilities**:

- Establish labor standards and resolve questions relating to job utilization and performance
- Present new labour standards to employees and present and defend findings when a rate is questioned
- Recommend methods for improving worker’s efficiency and reducing waste of materials and utilities
- Restructuring job duties, reorganizing workflow, relocating workstations / equipment, and purchasing and inventory of equipment
- Demonstrate leadership by mentoring production staff and promote knowledge transfer between teams
- Be fully competent in Leadtec shop floor control system, and be able to train operators and staff in its use
- Maintain final costing sheets updated for review by the Executive team
- Determine how best to use the work force to achieve maximum productivity
- Provide ongoing recommendations for productivity improvement
- Establish costs and methods for new styles
- Develop, monitor, and improve our manufacturing process ensuring the highest quality and the lowest cost products are produced using Lean Manufacturing
- Develop a curriculum for Lean training and establish a structure in the business to improve the lean knowledge across the business
- Develop and train employees on lean manufacturing tools from management to the staff members across the business
- Maintain Key Product indicator (KPI) executive files with savings for the fiscal year
- Develop new forms of KPI’s to assist in measuring the performance of requested department
- Reports and investigates existing results

**Experience, Education and Designations**:

- Bachelor Degree in Industrial Engineering
- At least 5 years’ experience as an Industrial Engineer in a manufacturing environment
- Apparel manufacturing experience preferred
- Experience in a union environment is an asset
- Lean Black belt Certification with industrial experience

**Knowledge, Skills and Attributes**:

- Excellent communication skills
- Exceptional leadership skills, problem solving abilities
- Strong capabilities in planning, organizing and process control
- Must be familiar with computers and business software such as MS Office, Excel, CAD, and ERP software

**Working Conditions**:

- Manufacturing Environment

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