Operations Excellence Specialist

**Take your Career to the next Level with MEVOTECH.**

Join Our Team at Mevotech

Are you ready to elevate your career with a leading North American aftermarket auto parts company? Mevotech is seeking an Operations Excellence Specialist to join our dynamic team.

**About Us**
Mevotech is a trusted leader in the aftermarket auto parts industry, specializing in driveline, steering, and suspension parts. With over 40 years of experience, we're dedicated to engineering excellence, innovation, and delivering exceptional customer experiences. Our commitment to employee wellness and engagement has earned us recognition as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.

**Position Overview**
Reporting to the Director, Operations Excellence, the Operations Excellence Specialist plays a pivotal role in driving operational projects and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the organization. By leveraging Lean Six Sigma principles, analyzing processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams, the Operational Excellence Specialist will contribute to the organization's success by optimizing operations and delivering value to customers.

The Operations Excellence Specialist will be responsible for research and analysis, mapping out workflows, removing waste from low-value activities and processes. They will recommend and implement solutions to increase efficiency, productivity and reduce costs.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Conduct comprehensive evaluations of operational processes to identify areas for improvement.
- Lead and support organizational improvement initiatives by leveraging established business methodologies, including gap analysis, Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA), and Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control (DMAIC), to identify opportunities and drive effective, sustainable change.
- Analyze, Improve & Control using the DMAIC Approach
- Drive project planning, execution, and monitoring activities, while coordinating tasks, resources, and schedules to optimize project efficiency and effectiveness.
- Analyse workflow bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and waste to develop optimization strategies.
- Conduct root cause analysis to identify underlying issues contributing to operational challenges and implement corrective and preventive procedures.
- Implement process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve quality.
- Support Lean Six Sigma projects aimed at improving operational performance.
- Develop and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure operational performance.
- Collaborate with leadership teams on change management initiatives to ensure successful implementation of process improvements.
- Conduct training sessions to build capabilities and foster a culture of continuous learning and engagement.
- Staying up to date with industry trends for best practices

**Ideal Qualifications**
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in process control, continuous improvement, and business optimization, with a proven track record of leading and executing successful continuous improvement initiatives.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, operations management, or a related field. Relevant certifications (e.g., Lean Six Sigma) would be an asset.
- Proven experience in process improvement, Lean Six Sigma, or continuous improvement roles.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data sets and identify improvement opportunities.
- Excellent project management skills, including the ability to plan, execute, and monitor improvement initiatives.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Prior experience with AutoCAD considered an asset
- Driver’s License and expectation to travel to various warehouses.Intermediate skills with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS**
- Primarily office/warehouse with standard working hours; may require additional hours to meet project deadlines or address urgent financial matters.
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment, managing multiple tasks and responsibilities simultaneously.
- Minimal physical demands, primarily involving sitting, using a computer, and other office-related activities.

**Accessibility Accommodations**
Mevotech provides accessibility accommodations during the recruitment process. If you require accommodations, please let us know, and we'll work with you to meet your needs.

Take the next step in your career journey and join us at Mevotech

aooZnqTwxQ