Continuous Improvement Specialist - Jobs in Scoudouc, NB

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Continuous Improvement SpecialistWe are currently looking for a Continuous Improvement SpecialistThe Continuous Improvement Specialist is responsible for scoping, leading and implementing continuous improvement projects to improve productivity, reduce waste and deliver cost savings. This position will support the business in achieving target performance, working across Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Planning, and Quality Management. This may include facilitating process changes and development, performing assessments and root cause analysis, lessons learned capture, and the application of lean manufacturing and design for production.Duties/Accountabilities

• Leads and delivers improvement projects as assigned including collaboration with relevant partners, communication of progress and results, monitoring effectiveness, and ensuring sustainability.
• Performs assessments, root cause analysis, strategic business analysis, and project planning to prioritize and initiate improvement projects, both internally and in support of other departments.
• Supports the delivery of initiatives led by other departments, in particular high priority projects requiring cross-departmental support.
• Shares and promotes performance improvement methodologies with other employees and managers to develop skillsets and facilitate a continuous improvement culture.
• Supports the development, implementation, and sustainment of the factory’s improvement processes and systems.
• Researches, evaluates, and implements current industry standard methods, procedures, and technology, as relevant to assigned projects.
• Mentors others in the use of process improvement tools and techniques.
• Writes executive summaries, trending cost savings, cost avoidance and capacity increase initiatives.
• Coordinates and owns the implementation of performance improvement activities, collaboration with all employees.
• Collects and analyzes data for determining path forward improvement strategy.

Education and Experience

• Degree in Industrial Engineering or Technology or equivalent technical background and/or experience.
• 3 or more years experience working in a job shop and/or manufacturing environment required.

Skills, Knowledge and Required Proficiencies

• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and facilitation skills.
• High degree of tenacity, self-motivation, and innovation
• Ability to work independently to develop solutions to complex technical problems.
• Excellent analytical skills to gather and analyze/synthesise data, confirming its accuracy and adequacy.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills including the ability to produce and present clear technical specifications, presentations, procedures, and reports.
• Knowledge of process improvement techniques.
• Good understanding of organizational change management.
• Good understanding of project management techniques.
• Good organizational skills including the ability to maintain organization in a changing environment, multi-task and establish priorities.
• PC proficiency required. Advanced knowledge of basic Microsoft Office 2010 software suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of group technology, lean manufacturing, and process analysis tools and methodologies.
• Working knowledge of Computer Aided Design software, document control systems and databases.

West-Wood Industries, Parent Company of Norwood Windows and Doors is a manufacturer of high-end wood windows, doors and components, Aluminum Clad and fiberglass windows, and millwork. Since the birth of West-Wood Industries in 1996, the business has grown & is presently marketing the product in Canada & the US. The demand for high end products is a growing market, so we are always searching for employees with an eye for quality & detail. Our employees are very proud of their work, and we are very proud of them.You can check out our product at: www.norwoodwindows.ca or one of our Youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=gXnj2Wmu_yASo, if you feel that you can contribute & be part of our team; please contact us at your convenience. Please forward your resume to: West-Wood Industries Ltd.Human Resources Dept.249 Parker RoadScoudouc, N.B. E4P 3P8E-mail:Or Fax to: (506) 533-2505We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Application Deadline: 2021-12-06Job Type: PermanentBenefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Scoudouc, NB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you have a Good attitude and near perfect attendance record

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Continuous Improvement in manufacturing environment: 3 years (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)
• Bilingual (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Canadian work visa (required)
• drivers license (required)
• Degree in Industrial Engineering or Technology or equivalent (preferred)

Work remotely:

• No

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