Continuous Improvement Specialist Full Time NEW

Company Description

Be part of AIM’s growing success.

American Iron & Metal Company (AIM) is a recognized global leader in the metal recycling industry, with over 125 locations and 4,000 employees worldwide. We have continued to thrive for the past eight decades thanks to the dedication of our employees and the ongoing trust and support of our customers.

Join the AIM team, a growing team that, over the years, has transformed into a multifaceted company with business divisions that include metal recycling, construction waste recycling, weldment fabrication, demolition and dismantling, and auto recycling. We pride ourselves on doing good for the environment to help create a greener, more sustainable future for everyone.

It’s simple: we do it right. We strive for excellence.

Job Description

As a Continuous Improvement Specialist, you will be part of the Continuous Improvement team, reporting to CI Manager, within the Finance Department. You will play a pivotal role in leading the business transformation mandate of CI, by optimizing multifaceted cross-functional processes, offering recommendations to Finance and other leadership that are instrumental in shaping and advancing the overall business strategy.

What you’re responsible for :

• Analyze current-state processes and implement targeted solutions to optimize key financial and business operations
• Design future-state processes that are efficient, well-controlled and scalable to support business growth
• Perform root-cause analysis to identify risks and drive resolution of complex problems through innovative solutions
• Develop business cases and executive-level presentations to support improvement recommendations to leadership
• Build cross-functional relationships, facilitate workshops and ensure alignment on all CI initiatives
• Develop and implement change management strategies to support adoption of new processes and systems
• Ensure people readiness through training, communication and post go-live support
• Support CI Manager and Director across all project phases (analysis, design, testing, deployment, maintenance)
• Establish and monitor KPIs to measure the success and impact of improvement initiatives

Qualifications

To join our team :

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Project Management or related field (Master’s an asset)
• 7+ years of professional experience, including 3+ years in finance/business transformation and process improvement
• Strong knowledge of accounting and finance operations (month-end close, financial reporting, general ledger)
• Certification in Lean, Six Sigma, Agile or equivalent (asset); consulting experience an asset
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and structured problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and leadership skills
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority
• High proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Visio
• Bilingualism French/English (asset)

Additional Information

What we offer :

• Competitive salary + other benefits
• Group insurance and RRSP program;
• Company-wide events throughout the year (barbecue, Christmas party, etc.);
• Free on-site gym;
• Two on-site cafeterias (subsidized meal program available);
• Dynamic and rewarding work environment – work on high-impact and meaningful projects while having fun!