Continuous improvement specialist II

Randstad

$75K — $95K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or equivalent experience.
  • 7+ years of experience in continuous improvement and operational excellence.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills, especially in English and French.
  • Experience in Six Sigma, Lean, BPM, and problem solving methodologies.
  • Proficiency in workshop facilitation and training design.

Responsibilities

  • Lead cross-functional continuous improvement projects aligned with strategic goals.
  • Utilize Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to achieve measurable outcomes.
  • Facilitate Kaizen events for process optimization and team engagement.
  • Develop and conduct CI training workshops based on industry best practices.
  • Mentor CI specialists and support management in CI adoption.
  • Monitor project progress and prepare executive-level reporting.
  • Collaborate with teams across multiple global sites to align CI efforts.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model allowing for both onsite and remote work.
  • Opportunity for professional development and training.
  • Influence organizational culture towards continuous improvement.
  • Work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a focus on operational excellence.
  • Access to various CI methodologies and frameworks.
Full Job Description
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Job Description ...

All for building the future of safety and innovation, as a key member of Global Operations Excellence team, the Senior Continuous Improvement (CI) Specialist plays a strategic role in advancing Operational Excellence System and strengthening a culture of continuous improvement. Acting as a senior change agent and culture builder, you will lead high impact improvement initiatives across the organization, influence leaders at multiple levels, and ensure sustainable results.

You will play an active role to elevate the continuous improvement culture and people-driven change accelerator. A strategic thinker, a good communicator to sell new ideas and influence the positive benefits of continuous improvement and innovation; as well as a team player with good priority and stress management.

Advantages
Position Time Type : Full Time

Does the position allow for the worker to be virtual/remote?
Hybrid (a percentage of time can be split between on-site and remote)

Will this resource require CAE site access? If Yes, a Control Goods Certificate will be required. : Yes

Responsibilities
Lead Continuous Improvement Initiatives
• Lead and deliver cross functional CI projects aligned with strategic priorities.
• Apply recognized methodologies and tools including Lean, Six Sigma, PDCA, A3, 8D, BPM, Design Thinking, and Kaizen events to deliver measurable improvements.
• Plan, facilitate, and lead Kaizen events to accelerate problem solving, process optimization, and team engagement.
Training & Facilitation
• Develop, maintain, and facilitate CI training and workshops aligned with high tech industry best practices.
• Design and deliver Kaizen event training, including preparation, facilitation techniques, and post event sustainment.
• Facilitate Kaizen events, problem solving workshops, root cause analyses, and process mapping sessions to empower teams to improve their own processes.

Leadership, Coaching & Mentoring
• Coach and mentor CI specialists, ambassadors, and business teams.
• Support leaders in adopting CI principles, tools, and behaviors.
• Act as a trusted Senior Specialist on operational excellence and transformation topics.
Performance Tracking & Reporting
• Monitor CI project progress, benefits, and KPIs.
• Prepare structured project updates and executive level reporting.
Cross Functional & Global Collaboration
• Collaborate with multiple sites and functions worldwide.
• Influence stakeholders to ensure alignment, engagement, and value delivery.
Agility & Prioritization
• Manage multiple priorities with flexibility and adaptability in a fast paced environment.

Qualifications
Skills Matrix - Top 3 Must Have Skills
-Leadership and communication
-Excellent skills in coaching and strong power of persuasion in English and french
-Relevant experience in workshop facilitation Experience in "Six Sigma", "Lean", Problem Solving Methodology, business process management (BPM) projects and Transformation.

Skills Matrix - Top 3 Nice to Have Skills
1-Certification Six sigma Green/Black Belt
2-Problem Solving competencies
3-Transformation in Manufacturing domain

Education and experience:
• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering (technical or business) or equivalent experience in continuous improvement in a similar role.
• At least 7+ years of professional experience in lean, continuous improvement, operational excellence and/or combined with management, industrial engineering and/or project management.
• Relevant experience in workshop facilitation Experience in "Six Sigma", "Lean", Problem Solving Methodology, business process management (BPM) projects and Transformation.
• Pragmatic approach in its efforts to achieve excellence, flexibility, adaptability, in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work at different organizational levels and support management teams.
• Results oriented.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision. Autonomy in execution and decision-making.
• Excellent skills in coaching and strong power of persuasion.
• Mastery of interpersonal skills: Open and transparent communication, influence, active listening, and collaboration
• Bilingualism (French and English) is required.
• Willingness to travel occasionally internationally.
• Asset: Six Sigma Certification Green/Black Belt, PMP.

Summary
Interested candidates can send their resume to Leslie at [email protected]

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