Continuous Improvement Lead

Hartmann Canada, Inc.

$80K — $100K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in continuous improvement or process optimization in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong hands-on Lean expertise with a proven track record in administrative processes
  • Deep knowledge of Planning, Customer Service, and Logistics/Inventory processes
  • Experience leading Lean workshops such as Kaizen and value stream mapping
  • Lean certification (Green Belt or higher) is required
  • Ability to influence and collaborate across organizational levels
  • Fluency in English (written and spoken)

Responsibilities

  • Apply Lean methodologies to assess current processes and identify waste
  • Collaborate with Process Owners to find optimization opportunities
  • Facilitate Lean workshops and lead process redesign initiatives
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives aligned with global strategy
  • Monitor KPIs related to process efficiency and Lean performance
  • Lead change management efforts to establish a Lean culture
  • Work with IT to implement digital solutions for efficient workflows

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Annual Variable Compensation
  • Safety Shoe Allowance
  • Professional Career Development opportunities
  • Education Reimbursement & Training
  • Group Health insurance benefits
  • Group Retirement pension plan
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program
Full Job Description
What You'll Do

As our Continuous Improvement Lead, you will:
  • Apply Lean methodologies to map current-state processes, identify administrative waste, and drive sustainable improvements within Planning, Supply Chain and Customer Service
  • Partner with Process Owners and key stakeholders to uncover optimization opportunities and implement best practices
  • Facilitate structured Lean workshops (e.g., value stream mapping, Kaizen events) and lead process redesign initiatives
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives aligned with global business strategy in collaboration with the PEX Steering Committee
  • Monitor and report on KPIs tied to process efficiency and Lean performance, translating insights into actionable improvements
  • Lead change management efforts to adopt and sustain a Lean mindset
  • Collaborate with IT to enable digital solutions that support Lean and efficient workflows
  • Develop and uphold global CI standards, governance frameworks, and Lean best practices
  • Stay current on Lean advancements, digitalization trends, and process excellence methodologies

Your Impact

Your work will directly shape the future of our global operations. By embedding Lean thinking into everyday administrative practices, you'll help build smarter, more efficient administrative processes and a culture focused on continuous improvement across regions.

You'll join a collaborative, international team spanning Europe and North America, reporting to the Head of Global Process Excellence at our Danish headquarters.

What You Bring
  • Strong, hands-on Lean expertise is essential-with a track record of applying Lean principles to deliver measurable results within administrative processes
  • 8+ years of experience in continuous improvement or process optimization within a manufacturing environment
  • Deep knowledge of Planning, Customer Service, and Logistics/Inventory administrative processes is a must
  • Proven experience leading Lean workshops (e.g., Kaizen, value stream mapping) and implementing structured CI frameworks in global settings
  • Lean certification (Green Belt or higher) required
  • Project management experience is a strong advantage
  • Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all organizational levels
  • Experience working in cross-cultural, international teams
  • Solid understanding of ERP systems; exposure to AI, automation, or digital tools is a strong advantage
  • Fluency in English (written and spoken)


Additional Information
  • International travel: approximately 30-45 days per year (primarily within Europe and North America)
  • This is an on-site role based in Brantford, Ontario. Candidates must be located in Canada and within commuting distance to the Brantford office.

What we offer

We offer attractive working conditions and benefits to our employees and their families:
  • Competitive salary
  • Annual Variable Compensation
  • Safety Shoe Allowance
  • Professional Career Development opportunity
  • Education Reimbursement & Training Opportunities
  • Group Health insurance benefits
  • Group Retirement pension plan
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program


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