Analyst, Continuous Improvement

About the role

Support the CI manager/team in the development of CI (Lean and Six Sigma) vision for one or more customers or departments, and the strategy deployment plans to deliver that strategy. Participate in and lead continuous improvement activities in support of the plan. Build knowledge of the CI fundamentals through training and participating in CI activities. Able to work under moderate supervision.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to and support the execution of the Yearly CI activities plan and ensure that project goals are met
• Participate in the Gemba (Go and See) activities, perform weekly Improvement activities, and provide suggestions to the Kaizen team
• Participate in or lead process improvement based CI workshops (e.g., External Kaizen Workshop, Internal Kaizen Workshop, VSMS)
• Support the delivery of performance results that directly contribute to site and corporate performance
• Perform Root Cause Analysis
• Perform Daily Improvement Activity with area owner
• Support and lead Line Balancing for process improvement
• Identify good practices for possible deployment to other customers/departments
• Support the delivery of CI training, leading specific training topics
• Work to achieve CI for Employees certification

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Basic proficiency in CI
• Knowledge of personal computers and Windows applications
• Knowledge of production operations and operator responsibilities
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously and coordinate multiple, changing deadlines
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Planning
• Problem solving
• Results oriented
• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Initiative
• Flexibility

Physical Demands

Duties of this position are performed in generally good conditions with occasional exposure (10% - 33%) to noise, odours, dust, drafts, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, hazardous substances, etc. Duties may require regular periods of sitting and/or standing and sustained visual concentration on observing operations. Repetitive manual movements (e.g. data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, time studies, assembling workstations/racking, labeling, floor taping, etc., as applicable) are regularly required. Occasional overnight travel is required.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor Degree or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience