Senior Manager, Continuous Improvement – Shoppers Drug Mart – Mississauga, ON

Company: Shoppers Drug Mart

Location: Mississauga, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Wed, 20 Nov 2024 04:29:52 GMT

Job description: , and development and many more perks! Nature and Scope Reporting directly to the Director, Project Management and Continuous… Improvement, the Senior Manager, Continuous Improvement is responsible for rolling out the CI program, providing training, process…

Cementation Canada – Continuous Improvement Specialist – Ontario

Company: Cementation Canada

Location: Ontario

Expected salary:

Job date: Sat, 12 Oct 2024 22:14:44 GMT

Job description: Continuous Improvement SpecialistLocation: Corporate Office: North Bay or Sudbury, ON.Hybrid Work Schedule: Remote Option: Monday & Friday / In-Office: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.Job Type: Full Time, Permanent, 40HRs/WK.Reports To: Performance Manager.Posted: October 7, 2024.About Cementation Canada:You feel passionate about what you do. You made the right decision choosing your career path. The question is, are you in the right place? Is your full potential being realized, are you continuing to develop expertise in your chosen field, and does your passion remain strong? At Cementation, we respect experience; we get excited about potential.Cementation is an underground mine contracting and engineering company. We build mines. Structured to deliver design-build solutions for technically challenging projects, our people build world-class shaft sinking and mine development projects. Our work requires a team approach where respect is expected, and innovation is encouraged as long as safety is not compromised.Being an employer of choice in the mining industry has always been a mainstay of our mission statement, and Cementation is proud to have been selected as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for seven years. Open the door to new opportunities and grow with us. We offer a flexible work environment and support a sustainable life/work balance.General Purpose of This Position:Reporting to the Performance Manager, the Continuous Improvement Specialist will analyze the company’s processes and make continuous improvement recommendations, as well as support and implement continuous improvement strategies related to safety, performance, quality and client satisfaction.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Health and Safety

  • Be aware of any health and safety hazards or infractions and report same to Health and Safety Department.
  • Ensure the measures and procedures prescribed by the applicable Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations are carried out in the workplace.
  • Work in compliance with all Health and Safety rules and regulations for Cementation.

Be a champion for safety, advocating safe behaviour while incorporating safety into continuous improvement deliverables.General Duties and Responsibilities:This description lists the core responsibilities and duties of the position. Additional duties deemed to be within the incumbent’s capabilities, on an as-required basis, may be assigned by management.

  • Collaborate and support projects to implement continuous improvement and short-term interval control processes and projects to optimize productivity and reduce operational costs.
  • Identify and assess opportunities for process enhancements and increased efficiency, always maintaining a firm focus on safety and risk management.
  • Conduct regular performance analyses (daily, weekly, and monthly reports) using key KPI’s that facilitate identification of improvement areas and drives the success of a project.
  • Facilitate workshops, training, and coach teams on continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Champion a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging feedback and promote idea generation among site personnel.
  • Stay updated of industry innovations, processes, and technological advancements to uphold a competitive edge.
  • Support the implementation of innovations and new technologies throughout the company.
  • Implement and support the deployment of data gathering platforms/technologies at sites, ensuring effective utilization of tools for data collection, analysis, and interpretation to drive informed decision-making and Short-Term Interval Control.
  • Regular reviews or health checks to refine improvement processes to ensure ongoing effectiveness and sustainability.
  • Facilitate and document standards, best practices and lessons learned from improvement initiatives to share across the organization.
  • Ensure compliance with industry and local codes, regulations, and client mandates while contributing to the development and refinement of departmental standards.
  • Support other business functions:
  • Business development and tendering activities, aiding the contracting group with estimations.
  • Contribute to the company’s marketing efforts.
  • Provide technical assistance during mining operations and construction phases, collaborating with procurement and ensuring client needs are met.
  • Align decisions with the company’s vision and mission, prioritizing our “best for project” philosophy.
  • Address customer needs, solving problems and building client relationships.
  • Support on-time, on-budget project delivery prioritizing safety.
  • Support the execution of project contracts by maintaining an ethically centric approach in all you do for the benefit of all stakeholders.
  • Monitor and Coach site personnel.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Travel Requirements:

  • This position has the requirement for frequent travel to our project sites and offices.
  • Travel period may range from one day to several weeks.
  • Travel may include international assignments.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • None immediately, but potential future opportunities.

Education and Experience:

  • Engineering Degree or Technician with, or eligible and working towards, a Professional designation.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) or a Certified Cost Professional (CCP) designation, or the ability to demonstrate equivalent experience would be considered an asset.
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant Mining industry experience.
  • Must be in possession of a valid driver’s license.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

  • Having a good foundation of mining knowledge is desirable, but having a strong drive to learn as much as possible is equally desirable.
  • Self-starter who is accountable for their work and able to work efficiently and collaboratively as part of a team as well as independently.
  • Strong analytical and complex problem-solving skills.
  • Able to build and maintain relationships with other departments, site teams, key business partners, and other stakeholders.
  • Effective leadership and influencing ability with operational, technical, and corporate staff.
  • Balanced approach to innovation, disruption, and practicality.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation and organizational skills.
  • Conducts self in a professional manner and is adaptable and flexible to meet the needs of the role.
  • Strong understanding of Microsoft Office, Intermediate Mine Planning (Deswik or similar) and Project Management (Primivera or similar) would be an asset.

Supporting a Diverse and Inclusive Workforce:At Cementation Americas, we believe in diversity and inclusion. We recognize the benefits of a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we strive to provide a work environment that is respectful to all employees. One of our core values as a company is giving employees every opportunity to succeed – this starts with treating everyone with dignity and respect and valuing the unique contribution of every employee.We encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds and candidates for employment will be assessed in a non-discriminatory manner. In addition to career development training, all employees are provided with diversity and inclusion training. As a team, we will continue to grow and learn together.We offer a competitive compensation package for our employees, including a generous group benefits plan, and we are committed to providing training and development for all employees.Cementation Americas has successfully implemented a hybrid work schedule in all our Corporate Offices. All office staff have the option of remote work MON & FRI, while working the balance of the week (TUEs/WED/THURs) in the office.How to Apply:Start your application today by following this link . Alternatively, resumes can be emailed to , or faxed to 705-472-0078. When submitting your resume, please include relevant qualifications including, but not limited to, Ontario Common Core.Thank-you for your interest in Cementation.

Continuous Improvement Manager – Randstad – Concord, ON

Company: Randstad

Location: Concord, ON

Expected salary: $95747 – 110000 per year

Job date: Sat, 09 Nov 2024 05:43:44 GMT

Job description: range for Continuous Improvement Manager between $95,747 and $110,000 CAD annually At our facility in Vaughan you can develop your full… Manager : Provide ongoing guidance, support, and coaching to Line Centric Team (LCT) members and facility’s team members…

Continuous Improvement & Engineering Manager – Plastic Staffing Inc. – Brampton, ON

Company: Plastic Staffing Inc.

Location: Brampton, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:10:38 GMT

Job description: Position Overview: Our client in Brampton, ON seeks a Continuous Improvement & Engineering Manager to lead…, ensure maintenance schedules, and support new product launches. Project Management: Manage capital projects from concept…

Program Assistant (Kitchener Market) PT (Continuous Part-Time) – City of Kitchener – Kitchener, ON

Company: City of Kitchener

Location: Kitchener, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Sat, 19 Oct 2024 02:14:44 GMT

Job description: -building and innovation, with nationally recognized strategies to build its neighbourhoods, its digital infrastructure…. Monitors and tracks operating budget with the market manager on a regular basis through SAP. Programming, Marketing…

McKesson – Continuous Improvement Engineer Intern – Winter 2025 – Brampton, ON

Company: McKesson

Location: Brampton, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Thu, 17 Oct 2024 22:00:50 GMT

Job description: McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care.What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you.Program OverviewMcKesson’s Intern program is 10-12 weeks long, and is designed to provide:

  • A real-life working environment
  • A solid foundation of experience and hopeful offer of full-time employment
  • A cohort experience with other interns
  • Consistent senior leadership exposure and learning experiences

We are looking for candidates who have:

  • Willingness to learn, develop, and contribute in a fun, demanding, fast-paced environment
  • Self-starter that brings both interpersonal skills ability to identify a problem then solve it
  • Passion and enthusiasm for healthcare and our customers’ success

Work Term: Winter 2025Duration: 4 monthsLocation: 8555, Torbram Road Brampton, ON, L6T-5R1Job Summary:
The Continuous Improvement Intern will play a crucial role in supporting our continuous improvement initiatives as part of our Distribution Centre (DC) operations. The intern will actively seek continuous improvement opportunities and define optimal solutions, working closely with the distribution center teams, subcontractors, and other company members. Focusing on increasing value, eliminating waste, reducing costs, and improving service within the DC.Responsibilities:Create Workforce Planning Tool:

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive workforce planning tool to enhance resource allocation and scheduling efficiency.
  • Collaborate with departments leads to understand workforce needs and incorporate them into the planning tool.
  • Ensure the tool is user-friendly and provides accurate, real-time data for decision-making.

Optimize Operational Processes:

  • Analyze current operational processes to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement.
  • Develop continuous improvement roadmaps and report milestones and successes.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to redesign processes, reduce waste, and increase productivity.
  • Implement best practices and standardized procedures to streamline operations.
  • Support communication and change management operations related to distribution optimization and transformation projects.

Support Process Optimization with World-Class Visual Management

  • Design and implement visual management tools and techniques to support process optimization and enhance transparency.
  • Support with the creation of dashboards, visual boards, and other visual aids to communicate key performance indicators (KPIs) and progress towards goals.
  • Contribute to the development of new process training materials and participate in training staff at the DC

Qualifications:

  • Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, Business Management (operations, logistics, supply chain), or a related field.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Knowledge of process improvement methodologies (e.g Lean Six Sigma) is a strong asset
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson’s pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, pleaseOur Base Pay Range for this position$17.69 – $27.74McKesson is an Equal Opportunity EmployerMcKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age or genetic information. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our page.Join us at McKesson!

Project Coordinator, Continuous Improvement – AECON – Courtice, ON

Company: AECON

Location: Courtice, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Fri, 04 Oct 2024 04:14:12 GMT

Job description: , working conditions and impeccably maintained equipment. The Project Coordinator is a vital role within the Continuous… Improvement (CI) team and the overall organization. Under the direction of the CI Director or Manager, this role is responsible…

Celestica – Student Intern, Continuous Improvement – Toronto, ON

Company: Celestica

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Fri, 27 Sep 2024 22:57:58 GMT

Job description: Req ID: 122958
Remote Position: Hybrid
Region: Americas
Country: Canada
State/Province: Ontario
City: Toronto16 Month InternshipCelestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) is a US$7.9 billion global leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions. We bring global expertise and insight at every stage of product development – from the drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services. Through our unrivalled customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in aerospace and defense, communications, enterprise, healthtech, industrial, capital equipment, and smart energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges.Celestica is a high-integrity work environment and when you join Celestica you are a part of a leading global company that enables the world’s best brands, and contributes to our innovative and collaborative solutions that help our customers unlock the potential of the future.Our global network spans 15 countries with 26,000 employees across the Americas, Europe and Asia. At our Toronto headquarters, we are focused on attracting top talent into our organization, including interns from universities and colleges.Celestica’s internship program provides students with valuable development through real-life work experience, exciting projects and networking with industry professionals.Benefits for Students Include:

  • Experience working for one of the largest Canadian global technology companies
  • Possibility of a student casual contract position after completion of internship
  • Possibility of a full-time position after completion of degree
  • Access to Celestica’s development programs and projects
  • Celestica’s Time Off to Volunteer program – two paid days off to volunteer per year
  • Fun intern activities including celebration events and networking
  • Internal recognition programs and rewards for stellar performance

What’s in it for you?

  • Opportunity: Job experience at a large Canadian-based global company
  • Innovation: We look to our employees to implement new ideas and improve the way we do things
  • Collaboration: Students work as part of global teams, enabled by collaborative technology
  • Sustainability: We uphold strong ethics, reduce our impact on the environment and empower employees to give back to the community with two paid days off per year to volunteer
  • Development opportunities: including soft skills courses, innovation projects and mentorship
  • Networking: Strategically build your professional network to advance your career and deepen relationships across your peers and colleagues.
  • Fun: Our interns have the opportunity to participate in fun activities including intern social events, Celestica’s charitable initiatives and our Spirit Week activities

About this OpportunityStudents who excel in this position enjoy problem solving and helping others to succeed. Communication and recognition of Continuous Improvement (CI) successes is central to the position.This role supports our ATS sites and their Continuous Improvement teams and is responsible for developing and sustaining CI standards across the segment, primarily focused in Europe and North America. The Intern will be exposed to Continuous Improvement principles, systems and tools, and will have the opportunity to learn from experienced team members as well as through direct participation in CI activity. The candidate will also support and lead regional CI programs and will have the opportunity to learn about and engage with a variety of sites, customers, and businesses. The Intern in this role will enjoy a varied, stimulating and challenging work environment in a highly motivated team. We are looking for a team player who is able to learn quickly, is self-motivated, and has excellent interpersonal communication abilities.Preferred Skills:

  • Strong understanding of Microsoft Office/Google
  • Strong communication skills, especially written
  • Excellent collaboration, problem solving and teamwork skills
  • Flexible and self-motivated
  • Familiarity with Smartsheet, PowerBI, dashboarding or website design an asset
  • Awareness of Continuous Improvement, Lean and Six Sigma is an asset

Activities:

  • Assist in the governance of the Systematic CI Framework program, including quarterly internal reviews and semi-annual site assessments.
  • Manage CI Recognition programs, including coordinating monthly Best of Site, quarterly Best of Region and semi-annual global Best of Best recognition rewards and associated communications.
  • Coordinate the publication of the quarterly CI Newsletter, including content generation, recognition summaries and other updates.
  • Support appropriate CI reviews, including monthly regional and site meetings.
  • Oversee monthly CI metric reporting.
  • Assist with maintenance and enhancements of the global CI website.
  • Assist with maintenance and enhancements of the Operations Central repository.
  • Potential to participate in process improvement based CI workshops or projects.
  • Potential to assist in the creation and delivery of training materials.
  • This team drives and supports improvement initiatives across the network that may require support and provides opportunities for candidates to take on new responsibilities as determined by business needs and applicant’s capabilities. If applicate, a candidate could take on a greater role in a site improvement initiative or lead/support a broader initiative.

Physical Demands:

  • Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
  • Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
  • Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.

Additional Details:Area: ATS Continuous ImprovementStart Date: May 2025Location: 5140 Yonge St, Toronto, ONVacancies: 1Experience: No formal experience is requiredEducation: Enrollment in a University or College Internship/Co-op program, completing 3rd year of an Engineering, Commerce, Arts & Science or similar programTo apply, please visit www.celestica.com. Please provide a copy of your transcript with your application. Please include your student email address in your application.Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law).At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.