Continuous Improvement Specialist - Contract Role at Westlake

Vaughan, Ontario, Canada

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Manufacturing, DistributionIndustries

Minimum 10 years’ experience in a Distribution environment
Minimum 5 years work experience in a Distribution continuous improvement environment (e.g., WMS, automation, DC processes, project management)
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt required, Black Belt preferred
Experience with Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S
Experience in organizational effectiveness and operations management implementing best practices
Experience in successfully implementing changes in an organization
Strong communication, active listening and influencing skills
Proven ability to embrace and encourage teamwork
Ability to create and implement new directions to lead the region to achieve its full potential
Effective planning, organizing and delegating skills
Must be able to commute daily into Woodbridge, ON facility
Must be able to travel up to 40% of the time (once a month, sometimes twice a month)
University degree or college diploma required

Identify opportunities for process improvement, waste, and cost reduction
Plan, facilitate and execute continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma methodology
Create a culture of improvement by encouraging suggestions and implementing improvements
Ensure DCs deliver world class customer service through operational excellence
Drive constant improvement in the distribution process
Take ownership of change initiatives from evolution through to project delivery
Work closely with DCs to provide them with the necessary tools required to operate efficiently and to grow the business profitably
Create and maintain the foundation for standard work for business processes
Develop and maintain training materials for processes
Develop and maintain SOP’s for operational processes
Complete post implementation reviews to ensure successful delivery and sustainability
Conduct all business in accordance with Company policy and procedures
Ensure that DCs maintain a safe working environment in accordance with Company policies and procedures