Horizon North Hiring for Continuous Improvement Manager- Contract at Edmonton, AB Full Time

WHO ARE WE?

We’ve been serving Canadian clients for over 75 years. The companies that began independently and now form Dexterra Group have an outstanding record of supporting the infrastructure and built assets that play a vital role in our society and helping our clients achieve higher performance and productivity. Powered by passionate people, we bring the right teams with the right skills together – offering both experience and regional expertise so companies can operate their day to day, confidently and successfully.

Job Description

As the Continuous Improvement Manager, you will be working under the direction of the Manager of Operational Support is strategically responsible for directing Continuous Improvement activities that occur WAFES West Division. This position is a 15 Month contract starting in June 2022 until September 2023 based out of Edmonton, Alberta.

You will be responsible for the following duties:
Supervise, coach and mentor CI team, ensuring all Horizon North established policies and procedures are followed.

Develop CI team members by supporting professional development, providing regular feedback to promote the utilization of best practices and completing annual performance reviews.

Lead selected project teams to drive process optimization initiatives by applying continuous improvement, lean, and project management tools in the manufacturing environment.

Collect and analyze information to improve the performance of the department and identify areas for improvement.

Seek out best practices and latest technologies.

Develop processes and solves problems for business units

Provides training and facilitation services where necessary to drive business transformation activities and ensure long term sustainability.

Prepare process work instructions and operating procedures and implement process improvements or changes to the applicable business units

Career Development for CI Team Members

Competencies

Outstanding communication, project management and problem solving skills.

Solid understanding of Continuous Improvement systems and processes.

Business skills to be a credible leader internally and externally.

Proven track record of inspiring and leading teams to levels of highest performance as a result of leadership.

Excellent communication skills (internal and external), including verbal and written; strong presentation skills.

Excellent customer service skills.

Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

Strong management, delegation, planning and leadership skills.

Excellent time management and project management skills.

Strong attention to detail.

Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.

Full working knowledge of all supporting department needs and capabilities.

Discern when inaccurate information is supplied and offer ideas for how to correct it.

Qualifications

Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a Process Analyzing or Continuous Improvement.

A university degree or college diploma in business administration or in a related field.

Experience in Project Management

Operations Management experience would be considered an asset.

Experience leading a team is an asset

Additional Information

Dexterra Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the hiring selection process are available upon request.

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