This role leads process improvement and lean implementation across the Combat & Trainer Engines (CTE) Value Stream, championing lean transformation, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and providing lean education, training, and support to the CTE organization.
Compensation
base pay range for this position is $163,300 - 217,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan.
Responsibilities
Partnering with DES and CTE organizational leaders to prioritize and solve problems based on voice of the customer and voice of the process.
Implementing and coaching the Daily Management process, including daily management meetings, genba walks, and Kata coaching cycles.
Championing kaizen and facilitating kaizen events to drive improvements.
Coaching and developing team members at all levels to build lean skills, effective KPIs, action plans, and operating cadences that drive sustainable results.
Delivering step-change performance improvement through execution of Hoshin Kanri improvement priorities and action planning.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college
Develop and drive regional Customs operations strategy, operating model, and governance for supported businesses.
Compensation
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $117,300.00 and $195,500.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.
Responsibilities
Develop and drive strategy including operating model design, governance, and priority setting
Govern service performance; drive root-cause resolution; ensure effective clearance execution
Influence regional Customs decisions, operating practices, and risk mitigation
Identify and lead regional improvement opportunities
Lead customs compliance and broker control activities to strengthen governance and discipline
The Senior Analyst, Continuous Improvement will use and develop Lean knowledge and skills to provide process improvement support to Operations and support teams to enable achievement of business plan objectives and deliver sustainable performance improvements in Safety, People, Quality, Delivery and Cost.
Locations (2)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Compensation
Salary range: $$79,900 – 101,800 CAD annually (commensurate with experience)
Responsibilities
Lead small to medium CI projects to improve workflows, efficiency, and outcomes.
Facilitate RCIP (Rapid Continuous Improvement Process) events and training sessions.
Coach and mentor employees in Lean principles and problem-solving methods.
Analyze data to identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
Support capacity planning, labor forecasting, and operations management processes.
To support operations by monitoring and assisting key rendering processes, performing sampling and documentation, and helping maintain safe, efficient plant performance across all major areas as needed.
Responsibilities
Collects and analyzes hourly samples across all three systems, as well as fat, feather, and blood samples, to monitor process performance and product quality.
Makes or recommends process adjustments based on sample results to maintain optimal operating conditions.
Supports daily plant operations between sampling intervals, assisting in key areas to ensure systems are running efficiently.
Reads, understands, and follows all Standard Work Instructions (S.W.I.) and Training within Industry (T.W.I.), utilizing Lean rules and principles.
Works safely following all Simmons policies and requirements and applicable safety and environmental guidelines.
Lead Alcoa’s Lake Charles operation with end-to-end responsibility for the site, advancing safety, developing an experienced team and shaping the site’s continued competitiveness.
Responsibilities
Lead site-wide EHS strategy
Set and execute the site’s mid- to long-term strategy
Deliver production, quality and customer commitments
Own sustaining and return-seeking capital investments and project execution
Represent Lake Charles with Alcoa, government and community stakeholders
Requirements
University degree in engineering, business or a related field