Regional Continuous Improvement Specialist

About the Role:

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across assigned sites or groups using Lean, Six Sigma, and 5S methodologies.
• Drive operational excellence by enhancing safety, process efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.F
• oster a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization K

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y Responsibilities may includeLe

• ad the implementation of Lean and Six Sigma principles to improve efficiency, eliminate waste, and enhance quality across the function.Fa
• cilitate Kaizen and other continuous improvement (CI) initiatives, guiding cross-functional teams to solve complex problems and optimize processes.Tra
• in and coach operational teams in CI methodologies, promoting effective use of Lean tools to drive improvement efforts.Coll
• aborate with Finance and Transformation teams to track cost reductions and performance improvements, documenting measurable impacts.Devel
• op and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for CI projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and timely achievement of results.Share
• best practices across the organization, encouraging a collaborative environment to drive operational excellence and continuous learning.Conduct
• regular audits and reviews to ensure compliance with CI initiatives and adherence to Brambles Global OpenX standards Major/K

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y AccountabilitiesDrive th

• e implementation of innovative and creative ideas, methods, and process improvements for all CHEP SC/3rd Party Operations.Promote
• operational excellence and a culture of continuous improvement, challenge the status quo persistently.Serve as
• a change agent, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and driving actions across various levels of the organization to ensure added value and the effectiveness of implemented processes and tools.Identify
• improvement opportunities, develop, and manage improvement plans, and lead improvement initiatives with SC champions and process owners. Identify gaps and design new processes, while improving safety performance metric, reduce waste, and save costs.Develop
• analyses and models for projects and continuous improvement of processes, working collaboratively across functions to develop optimal low cost/high value solutions as prioritized by Supply Chain leadership.Provide
• robust data analysis focused on cost reductions, process improvements, and strategic initiatives for the Canadian Operations and Supply Chain team.Drive co
• ntinuous improvement training program within CHEP / 3PL operations, in collaboration with plant champions and OPEX team, provide training and coaching to employees on lean and continuous improvement methodologies to execute improvement projects.Analyze
• data using LEAN Six Sigma statistical data analysis methods.Conduct
• problem-solving, root cause analysis, Gemba Walks, KAIZEN events, and CI improvement workshops.Develop
• and analyze key performance indicators to monitor and track the impact and benefits of improvements in support of the company's objectives.Implemen
• t and develop necessary procedures, tools, flow charts, templates and online tools and apps.Assists
• plants with various operational issues, SAP, Procurement and Coupa Qualifi

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ationsPost Sec

• ondary education3–5 year
• s relevant work experienceLean Six
• Sigma certificationGood ana
• lytical skillsGood com
• munication skillsAbility
• to travel to sites (~50%; 2-5 sites in region) Experie

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ceWorked i

• n a process driven situation where success depends on adherence to deadlinesInventor
• y planning/control and logistics experienceData ana
• lytics, Operations, Project ManagementSafety E
• xperience Skills

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nd KnowledgeGood wor

• king knowledge of MS office (particularly Excel)Self-mot
• ivated and works well under pressureThe abil
• ity to maintain a high level of accuracy with a high volume of output Languag

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Essentia

• l: English Desirable: French Compens

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tion statement: The sala

ry range for this position is $74,000 to $111,000 CAD per year. Salary ranges provided take into account a wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications, geographic differentials and other business and organizational needs. Therefore, actual amounts offered may be higher or lower than the range provided. If you have questions, please speak to your Talent Acquisition Partner about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy Depende

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t on the position offered, other forms of compensation may be part of a total offering beyond medical & retirement benefits and may include other monetary incentives or business benefits.