Job Title: OPEX Leader
Location: Pickering or Kincardine, ON (Hybrid)
Estimated Duration: 12 months
Operational Excellence Leader Opportunity:
As an Operational Excellence Leader, you will be part of the proven team in the Quality and Performance Business Line in the Installed Base Business Unit. Your work will include:
- Under moderate supervision this position is responsible for assisting management in the development of a vision to systematically improve business operations on an on-going basis.
- Responsible for developing a continuous improvement culture using Lean tools in a pragmatic manner to implement timely, value-added change within the business.
- Provide leadership in driving culture changes needed to build support & participation in operational improvement initiatives.
- Drive to increase visibility of operational waste and ineffectiveness with an objective of chartering and implementing actions to address these issues.
Major Duties:
- Conduct Training
- Quality & Continuous Improvement (A3 Problem Solving, Manager in Field, 8D Event Resolution, Visual Management)
- FMEA facilitation
- Workshop Mode (VSM, 5S, Process Mapping, etc.)
- Facilitate / Coach
- Here & Now Meetings, A3 Projects, FMEA (and other Quality Tools), Voice of the Customer, 8D Event Resolution, Visual Management Meetings
- Support Operating Unit Implementation Initiatives
- Master Plan (annual objective) Development and Maintenance
- Digital Transformation (Process Mapping and associated A3s for Digital T.)
- Reporting
- VoC (based on Net Promoter Score), Excel in Quality, FMEA, A3 Progress, Master Plan
- Interface with Global OPEX Network
Education – Bachelor's Degree or experience in lieu of, plus 6 years of relevant experience. Experience in the nuclear industry is considered an asset.
Skills and Knowledge
- Strong working knowledge of PC-based applications (Windows, Minitab, Excel, PowerPoint & simulation software)
- Strong problem identification and resolution skills with emphasis on “root cause” analysis
- Strong written and verbal communications including report development and presentation and facilitation skills
- Proficient technical competency in Lean Six Sigma skills: DMAIC, DFSS, Lean, Kaizen/Work-out, process management, change management and advanced statistical technique
- Aptitude to lead others; experience coaching and delivering training at all levels of the organization
- Knowledge and experience utilizing LEAN problem-solving tools (A3, 8D, Process Mapping)
- Knowledge and experience utilizing LEAN methods (5S, FMEA)
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and management
- Ability to change priorities quickly, lead independently, and work well as part of a team
- Ability to lead change with a servant leadership approach
The pay range that the employer reasonably expects to pay for this position is between and
Our voluntary benefits offering includes medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
Tundra Technical Solutions would like to thank you for the interest you have demonstrated in this opportunity. However, only candidates with the required skills will be contacted.
Tundra Technical Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in our workplace.
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