CI Leader

Job Description

<h3>Job Description</h3><p>Job Description<p><p>Position: CI Leader<p></p><p><strong>Reports To: </strong><strong> </strong>GM/ President</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Direct Reports:</strong><strong> </strong>No Direct Reports<strong> </strong>(influences through coaching and facilitation)</p><p></p><p><strong>Summary</strong></p><p>The CI Leader role is a key position within the organization with responsibility for leading and supporting process improvement efforts within HPG; as well as collaborate with other Precinmac locations. The focus of these improvement efforts is to build organizational capability to deliver process improvements, increase productivity and stakeholder value.</p><p>The CI Leader will be a hands-on team player who works with the departmental leaders to drive action and implementation of process improvements. The CI Leader must be capable of managing outside their area of control.</p><p><strong>Job Responsibilities: </strong></p><p><strong>Continuous Improvement & Lean Deployment</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and support Continuous Improvement initiatives across manufacturing, materials, quality, and support functions using Lean and Six Sigma principles.</li><li>Facilitate problem identification at the point of work and guide teams in applying practical countermeasures rather than theoretical solutions.</li><li>Coach teams through structured problem-solving such as A3 thinking, root cause analysis, standard work, visual management, and Kaizen.</li></ul><p><strong>Capability Building & Coaching</strong></p><ul><li>Coach leaders, supervisors, and team members on Lean fundamentals including 6S, waste identification, flow, standard work, quick changeover, and visual management.</li><li>Develop and deploy simple, practical learning tools such as One Point Lessons (OPLs), huddle content, and hands-on simulations.</li><li>Act as a trusted coach to departmental Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), enabling them to own and sustain improvements.</li></ul><p><strong>Idea Generation & Engagement Systems</strong></p><ul><li>Design and support structured idea generation systems that encourage employee participation and accountability.</li><li>Enable departments to move ideas from concept to implementation by removing barriers, clarifying ownership, and supporting prioritization.</li><li>Partner with leaders to create meaningful recognition and feedback loops that reinforce CI behaviors.</li></ul><p><strong>Huddles, Daily Management & Accountability</strong></p><ul><li>Strengthen daily huddles by embedding problem-solving, learning, and leadership presence.</li><li>Support the development of clear visual metrics tied to site objectives and help teams use them for daily decision-making.</li></ul><ul><li>Coach leaders on how to ask effective questions, recognize wins, and support teams in closing gaps.</li></ul><p><strong>Productivity & Performance Management</strong></p><ul><li>Support the development and ongoing management of the site productivity and CI pipeline.</li><li>Track progress, surface risks, and support countermeasures to ensure initiatives deliver measurable impact.</li></ul><ul><li>Provide concise, actionable updates to senior leadership, focused on learning, outcomes, and next steps.</li></ul><p><strong>Safety & Risk Awareness</strong></p><ul><li>Integrate safety thinking into CI efforts, including near-miss identification, hazard awareness, and proactive risk reduction.</li></ul><ul><li>Support engagement-based safety activities that align with daily operations </li></ul><p><strong>Cross-Functional & External Collaboration</strong></p><ul><li>Work cross-functionally to align improvement efforts with site priorities and constraints.</li></ul><ul><li>Research and adapt best practices suitable for small-to-medium manufacturing environments.</li></ul><p><strong>Other</strong></p><ul><li>Periodic travel may be required for project support or training.</li></ul><ul><li>Perform other duties as assigned that align with continuous improvement and operational excellence.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>Six Sigma certification, Black Belt Preferred </li><li>Previous experience with Six Sigma tools and methodology is a requirement. Strong working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools with the ability to teach and apply them simply and practically.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to implement and teach Lean Methodologies and Operational Excellence:</li><li>Minimum 5 to 8 years of full-time work experience depending on level of responsibility; experience in manufacturing or supply chain and commercial, finance or other transactional functions an asset.</li><li>Strong communication skills. Ability to communicate well (verbal and written) with all levels of the organization, including senior leadership</li><li>Has led and/or coached prior continuous improvement projects. Considered a strong coach on continuous improvement concepts</li><li>Experience in leading complex projects that require strong leadership, initiative, and change management would be an asset</li><li>Experience with change management, leader coaching, and culture-based improvement strongly preferred</li><li>Detailed, precise, and accurate </li></ul></p></p></p>