Continuous Improvement Manager

Annual Hiring Range:

• $X - $X Per Hour/Per Year

Benefits, CAN

• Vacation
• RRSP, with company match
• Company sponsored life insurance
• Medical, dental, vision plans
• Voluntary short-term/long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Subsidized hot healthy meals

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Contribute in the definition and execution of the overall CI roadmap

2. Collect and analyze data and extract meaningful information to understand process KPIs and Unit performance

3. Perform diagnostics on major cost drivers, including material, labor, and OOC (other operating costs)

4. Perform value stream analysis for the unit

5. Lead tangible and measurable improvements of core processes -both operational and transactional- through people engagement at all levels in the unit

6. Implement and sustain gateOPEX standardization program focusing on gateOPEX Elements and Core Processes

7. Work hands-on with Operations, facilitate unit-wide continuous improvement initiatives, lead relevant projects and kaizen events

8. Train Lean manufacturing and promote continuous improvement culture in the unit through in class and/or on the job training for peers and frontline staff

9. Identify, develop, promote and share best practices

10. Train and coordinate junior resources

Qualifications

Education:

University degree in Industrial Engineering, Logistics and Operation Management or related technical discipline required Lean Six Sigma green belt certification desirable

Work Experience:

1. Minimum four (4) years’ experience in Lean Manufacturing or related experience as an Industrial Engineer

2. Experience in analyzing operations and its cost drivers, material and information flows, productivity, material consumption, and operation expenses

3. Demonstrated knowledge and application of Quality, Project Management, Lean and/or Six Sigma concepts and theories

4. Hands-on experience implementing Lean in manufacturing and transactional areas

Language / Communication Skills:  strong communication skills in English both verbal and written

Job Dimensions

Geographic Responsibility: Canada

Type of Employment: Full time

Travel %:  20%   

Exemption Classification: Exempt/Non-Exempt

Internal Relationships:  various teams  

External Relationships:  Contractors, construction vendors, project management firms

Work Environment / Requirements of the Job: Regularly stands, bends, lifts and moves intermittently during shifts.  Must be to lift, pull, push, and move products, equipment, and supplies daily.  There may be physical discomfort due to temperature in production area, coolers, and freezers

Other verbiage:  Normal standing, walking, reaching, lifting, kneeling, climbing of stairs and ladders, driving, and flying as a passenger on commercial airlines

Budget / Revenue Responsibility:  N/A

Organization Structure

Direct Line Manager (Title):  OPEX Director   

Estimated Total Size of Team:  varies  

Demonstrated Values to be Successful in the Position 

Employees at gategroup are expected to live our Values of Excellence, Passion, Responsibility and Respect. To demonstrate these Values, we expect to observe the following from everyone: 
 

Excellence

• We put the customer at the forefront of everything we do, taking time to understand their needs, wishes and desires.
• We constantly learn by giving and receiving feedback, improving from our mistakes and bettering ourselves.

Passion

• Hospitality, in its purest form, comes down to a single, core principle: care. We do everything with thoughtfulness, attention, and care.
• We have a growth mindset, a resilience that makes us determined to bounce back from failures and setbacks.

Responsibility

• We care about what we do, and we understand the impact we have on others and the planet.
• We always look out for each other –creating a safe workplace environment is everyone’s responsibility.

Respect

• Every job matters. We each do our part to ensure our colleagues and our customers succeed in their goals.
• We respect each other’s voices and foster a workplace that supports inclusion and belonging. We are all one gategroup.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.  Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.  In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Candidates will be required to go through a criminal background check.

gategroup is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other ground under applicable law.

Gate Gourmet Canada Inc. is pleased to accommodate applicants who have a disability up to the point of undue hardship during the recruitment, assessment and selection process. Please inform our Recruitment Team if you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process.